Polyethylene Woven Sacks
Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials
Strategic Recommendations for Textiles — HDPE / PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials – IS 16703:2017
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 16703:2017. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials – Specification |
| QCO Coverage | Covered under the Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2023. |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 5180(E), dated 06 December 2023, issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals). |
| Final Enforcement Date | Effective from 03 June 2024 (after expiry of 180 days from publication). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure uniform quality, strength, dimensional stability, and durability of HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging polymer materials, preventing contamination, leakage, and handling failures during storage and transportation. |
| Products Covered | All HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging, storage, handling, and distribution of 25 kg polymer materials for domestic use in India. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured exclusively for export and conforming to foreign buyer specifications are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Polymer & Petrochemical Manufacturers HDPE/PP Woven Sack Manufacturers Plastic Raw Material Distributors Packaging and Logistics Providers. |
| Mandatory Compliance |
Mandatory conformity to IS 16703:2017 ISI Mark under a valid BIS license (Scheme-I) Testing in BIS-recognized laboratories Factory inspection and surveillance by BIS. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders |
Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I Align raw materials, weaving, lamination (if any), and QC systems with IS 16703:2017 Ensure only ISI-marked sacks are supplied for domestic polymer packaging. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | Any future amendments or revisions to IS 16703 issued by BIS shall automatically apply from the date of notification. |
| Legal Framework & Enforcement Authority | Governed by Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying and enforcement authority. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Imprisonment up to 2 years or fine not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10 times the value of goods) or both. Continuing violations attract an additional fine of ₹5,000 per day. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification for HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging 25 kg polymer materials is mandatory from 03 June 2024 to ensure quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safe handling of polymer products. |
| References / Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 5180(E), dated 06 December 2023; BIS Act, 2016; BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 |
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Notification
The product Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) / Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials, covered under IS 16703:2017, has been brought under mandatory quality control through the Quality Control Order, 2023, notified vide S.O. 5180(E) dated 06 December 2023 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The order comes into force after the expiry of 180 days from the date of publication, making compliance mandatory from 03 June 2024 .
Overview
This Quality Control Order mandates that all HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging polymer materials in India must comply with IS 16703:2017. The regulation aims to eliminate substandard packaging that may result in product contamination, bag rupture, moisture ingress, or material loss, thereby ensuring consistency and safety across the polymer and petrochemical supply chain.
Objective & Scope
The objective of the regulation is to protect polymer manufacturers, processors, and downstream users by enforcing standardized quality requirements for woven sacks used in polymer packaging. The scope includes manufacturing, sale, distribution, and storage of such sacks for domestic use, while export-oriented products are excluded.
Products Covered
The order applies to all HDPE and PP woven sacks specifically designed for 25 kg polymer materials, including sacks used at polymer plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
Exemptions Provided
HDPE/PP woven sacks manufactured exclusively for export and complying with foreign buyer specifications are exempt from mandatory BIS certification under this order.
Industries Impacted
The regulation directly impacts polymer and petrochemical manufacturers, woven sack producers, packaging suppliers, logistics operators, and distributors handling polymer raw materials.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Manufacturers and importers must obtain BIS certification under Scheme-I, ensure conformity with IS 16703:2017, affix the ISI Mark, and comply with BIS testing, inspection, and surveillance requirements prior to sale in the Indian market.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliance may lead to imprisonment up to two years, or fine not less than ₹2 lakh, extendable up to ten times the value of goods, or both. Continued violations attract an additional ₹5,000 per day penalty under the BIS Act, 2016.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The order is enforced under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) acting as the certifying and enforcement authority for ensuring compliance.
Conclusion
Compliance with IS 16703:2017 and BIS certification is mandatory from 03 June 2024 for HDPE/PP woven sacks used for packaging 25 kg polymer materials. Timely compliance is essential to ensure uninterrupted business operations and regulatory adherence.
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