Jute fibers, which come from the jute plant (Corchorus spp.), are used to make jute agro textiles, which are biodegradable and environmentally benign products. They are available in a variety of forms, such as jute mulch, jute nets, and jute geotextiles. A natural and sustainable substitute for synthetic materials used in agriculture are jute agro textiles. They are especially useful in areas where soil erosion, water conservation, and environmental concerns are pressing problems.
Jute agro textiles promote plant development while also efficiently inhibiting weed growth, offering an integrated approach to agriculture. They lessen the problems caused by weed infestations and foster an atmosphere that encourages healthier and more productive crops. Environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening and agricultural methods are supported by this integrated strategy.
Under IS 17070: 2019, all jute agro textiles used to promote plant development and inhibit weed growth are now required to be part of the ISI Certification Scheme.
This standard specifies specifications for nonwoven jute agro textiles (JAT) that promote plant development and inhibit weed growth.
NOTE - Selection of jute agrotextile shall be decided principally on the topography of the site, the gradient of the slope, annual rainfall, the nature of the soil, type of weeds and plants.
This product cannot be exported, imported, or sold in the Indian consumer market without bearing the ISI Mark.
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.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
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
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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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
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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