12 Protective Textiles under Compulsory Certification

[Ministry of Textiles Order S.O. 1707(E) dated 10th April, 2023]

S.O. 1707(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement

(1) This Order may be called the Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022.

(2) It shall come into force on the 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Application

This Order shall apply to goods or article specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed to this Order, but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export.

3. Compulsory use of Standard Mark

The goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) thereof and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

4. Certification and enforcement authority

The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule.

5. Penalty for contravention

Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

 

 

Schedule

Sl.No.

Goods or article

Indian Standard (IS)

Title of Indian Standard

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1

Curtains and Drapes

IS 15741 : 2007

Textiles – Resistance to ignition of curtains and drapes - Specification

2

Upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture

IS 15768 : 2008

Textiles - Resistance to ignition of upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture – Specification

3

Protective clothing for firefighters

IS 16890 : 2018

Textiles - Protective Clothing for Firefighters – Specification

4

Protective gloves for firefighters

IS 16874 : 2018

Textiles - Protective Gloves for Firefighters - Specification

5

Protective clothing for industrial workers exposed to heat

IS 15748 : 2022

Textiles - Protective clothing for Industrial workers exposed to heat (excluding firefighters' and welders' clothing)

6

Clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame

IS 15742 : 2007

Textiles - requirements for clothing made of limited flame spread materials and material assemblies affording protection against heat and flame - specification

7

High visibility Warning Clothes

IS 15809 : 2017

High visibility warning clothes - Specification (first revision)

8

Protective Clothing for use in welding and allied processes

IS 16655 : 2017

Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes

9

Tactical 3 point sling

IS 16725 : 2018

Textiles - Tactical 3 point sling universal - Specification

10

Pouch for ammunition and grenades made of disruptive pattern nylon-66

IS 16726 : 2018

Textiles - Pouch for ammunition and grenades made of disruptive pattern nylon 6 6 - Specification

11

Bullet resistant jackets

IS 17051 : 2018

Textiles - Bullet resistant jackets - Performance requirements

12

Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho

IS 17286 : 2019

Textiles - Water-proof multipurpose rain poncho with convertibility as bivouac - Specification

Note : For the purposes of the Schedule, it is clarified that the latest version of Indian Standards established and published by the Bureau from time to time in accordance with the provisions of clause (17) of section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), shall apply from the date of such publication.

[No. 6/1/2021-R&D (Pt.3)]