ISI / BIS Certification for Geotextiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials

Specialized fabric products known as geotextiles are intended to act as a protective barrier or cushioning layer in a variety of civil engineering and construction applications. These geotextiles are designed to offer several advantages, such as stabilizing soil, preventing erosion, and shielding delicate parts like geomembranes. Geotextiles are frequently used in erosion control to stop soil erosion brought on by water flow or rainfall on slopes or embankments. Geotextiles are used to strengthen the ground for soil stabilization, especially in locations that are susceptible to soil settlement or during road building.

Geotextiles are specialized fabric goods designed to serve as a cushioning layer or protective barrier in a range of construction and civil engineering applications. These geotextiles are intended to provide a number of benefits, including soil stabilization, erosion prevention, and portion protection for sensitive areas like geomembranes.

The Indian Standard IS 16090:2013 lays forth specifications for geotextiles, which are utilized in a variety of civil engineering and construction applications as protective or cushioning fabrics. Adherence to IS 16090:2013 assists producers in creating geotextiles that satisfy certain safety and quality standards, lowering the possibility of accidents and structural failures both during the building process and during the infrastructure's lifetime. Producers that follow these guidelines make sure their goods meet legal requirements, which lowers the possibility of legal problems and liabilities.

Note: Obtaining the required ISI Mark Certification is mandatory for producers of geotextiles used as protective (or cushioning) materials.

An essential component of quality control, ISI certification guarantees the dependability, effectiveness, and longevity of geotextiles, which are essential for supporting and safeguarding environmental and infrastructural projects. By meeting the requirements for fabric composition, permeability, and resistance to environmental conditions, this certification guarantees the long-term dependability and performance of these materials. It confirms that these geotextiles, which stabilize soil, guard against erosion, and cushion infrastructure components, are safe to employ in civil engineering projects.

About ISI / BIS Certification

Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program. 

Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.

Documents Required for ISI / BIS Certification

The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:

• Main Application Form V
• Address Proof of Manufacturing Unit
• Details of Manufacturing Process
• Test Report of products

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Process of ISI / BIS Certification

There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:

• Regular Procedure
• Simplified Procedure 

Regular Procedure

With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.

Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards

• Identifying the applicable Indian Standard
• Establishing in-house testing facilities as per the Standard's requirements

Step 2: Submission of the Application Form

• Preparing an Internal Test Report for the product by the relevant Indian Standard
• Compiling all necessary documents
• Completing the Online Application Form
• Online payment of application fees directly to BIS
• Submitting hard copies of the Application Form with all enclosures to the relevant Branch Office (BO) of BIS

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Simplified Procedure

This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.

Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard

• Identifying the applicable Indian Standard
• Establishing in-house testing facilities to meet the Standard's requirements

Step 2: Sample Testing

• Obtaining the necessary certificate for raw materials (Material Test Certificate - MTC)
• Conducting product sample testing at a BIS-recognized testing laboratory

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ISI Mark Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers

The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:

Step 1: Application

• Compile all the required documents.
• Submit the documents along with the Application Fee.
• An Application Number will be allotted.
• Scrutiny of the Application will be conducted within a specified time frame.​

Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)

• If any documents are missing or there is non-compliance, you will be informed.
• You need to submit a reply within the given timeframe.

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