ISI / BIS Certification for Textiles-Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement

Block bottom valve bags with a polypropylene (PP) weave and lamination are cutting-edge packaging options created for maximum dependability and performance. These specialty sacks are made of PP woven fabric, which guarantees strength and durability. Lamination improves the sacks' resistance to moisture and adds extra protection. The block bottom construction provides stability for stacking and displaying and the included valve or spout makes it easy to pour bulk products like cement in a regulated manner. These sacks are an ideal choice for packing 50 kg cement bags in the construction industry since the valve ensures safe containment of the cement and spill-free handling once it is empty.

Under IS standard IS 16709: 2017, all textiles polypropylene (PP) woven, laminated, block bottom valve sacks for packaging of 50 kg cement are now required to be included in the ISI Certification Scheme.

As an Indian standard designed especially for Polypropylene (PP) woven, laminated, block bottom valve sacks meant to package 50-kilogram cement bags, IS 16709:2017 is very important. This standard gives the critical requirements and specifications that these sacks must fulfill in order for their strength, durability, size, resistance to moisture, and other vital features to fulfill established standards. Adherence to IS 16709:2017 ensures cement transportation and packaging that is both safe and effective, as well as the sacks' dependability and functionality. In addition to providing guidelines for producers, this standard also ensures consistency and quality adherence, which enhances the integrity and dependability of 50 kg cement bag packaging in the construction sector.

Note: In order to export their products to the Indian market, foreign manufacturers of block bottom valve sacks produced from polypropylene (PP) woven, laminated fabric and used for packaging 50 kg of cement must receive the necessary BIS Certification.   

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) oversees the ISI mark certification, which is crucial to foreign manufacturers of polypropylene (PP) woven, laminated, block bottom valve sacks that are used to package 50 kg cement bags for the Indian market. With this certification, BIS's strict quality and safety standards are met, guaranteeing that the bags satisfy requirements for strength, durability, moisture resistance, dimensions, and other essential qualities. By obtaining the ISI mark, these sacks can build confidence in their quality and compliance to Indian standards like IS 16709:2017, which will facilitate their acceptance and use in the Indian construction industry. This trust is given to consumers, importers, and regulatory bodies in India regarding the dependability and suitability of these sacks for cement packaging.

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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•  Expert guidance
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• Cost-effective solutions
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