ISI / BIS Certification for Textiles-Polypropylene (PP)/ High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Sacks for Mail Sorting, Storage, Transport and Distribution

Laminated woven sacks made of polypropylene (PP) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) are specialized materials used in packing that are made by covering woven fabric made of PP or HDPE with another layer of laminate. Strength, durability, and moisture resistance are all improved by the protective layer that is added during the lamination process. It is possible to store and carry items without sacrificing their quality and integrity when you use woven fabric and lamination to create sacks that are resistant to tearing, puncturing, and harsh environmental conditions. For sorting and storing mail goods, particularly parcels or unusually shaped shipments that need extra protection, their sturdy construction and protective lamination are appropriate. Because of their resilience to tearing, these sacks can also be used to move mail items between sorting facilities and distribution hubs.

Under IS standard IS 17399: 2020, all textiles, including polypropylene (PP)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven sacks for mail sorting, storage, transit, and distribution, are required to be certified by ISI.

The primary Indian standard for polypropylene (PP) or high density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven sacks used in sorting, storing, transporting, and distributing mail is IS 17399:2020. This standard outlines the fundamental requirements and specifications that these sacks must fulfil, guaranteeing that characteristics such as strength, resilience, size and resistance to moisture and other important variables satisfy predetermined standards. The dependability and effectiveness of these bags are guaranteed by compliance with IS 17399:2020, protecting mail articles during the whole handling and distribution procedure. In addition to guaranteeing uniformity and quality conformance, this standard also acts as a guide for manufacturers, supporting the integrity and dependability of mail operations in maintaining the state of mail items.

Note: In order to export their goods to the Indian market, foreign producers of polypropylene (PP) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven sacks used for mail sorting, storage, transportation and distribution must first secure the necessary BIS Certification.  

For foreign manufacturers of textiles polypropylene (PP)/high-density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven sacks meant for mail sorting, storage, transportation, and distribution in India the ISI mark certification, overseen by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is crucial. This certification guarantees compliance with the strict quality and safety standards established by BIS and certifies that the bags satisfy particular requirements regarding strength, durability, moisture resistance, and other essential characteristics. The ISI mark is proof positive that these sacks are suitable and dependable for use in mail operations in the Indian market. Additionally, by confirming the sacks' quality and compliance with Indian standards like IS 17399:2020, this certification gives customers, importers, and regulatory agencies trust. This makes it easier for the sacks to be accepted and used for mail processing and distribution.

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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