BIS Extension Order for Polyethylene Woven Sacks (IS 9755:2021, IS 11652:2017, IS 16709:2017 & IS 17399:2020)

Introduction to the BIS Order for Polyethylene Woven Sacks

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently issued an Extension Order for multiple Indian Standards that are applicable to polyethylene and polypropylene woven sacks that are used across fertilizer packaging, cement packaging, as well as logistics applications. These standards play an important role in ensuring strength, durability, as well as absolutely safe handling during the storage, transportation, and distribution of bulk materials.

The recent BIS extension has been introduced in order to ensure continued regulatory oversight while providing industry stakeholders sufficient time to align with compliance requirements under the applicable BIS standards.

Key Highlights of the Extension Order

The Extension Order applies to the following Indian Standards:

1. IS 9755:2021: HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers
2. IS 11652:2017: HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement
3. IS 16709:2017: PP Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement
4. IS 17399:2020: PP/HDPE Laminated Woven Sacks for Mail Sorting, Storage, Transport & Distribution

These standards will continue to remain in force as per the extension, ensuring uninterrupted enforcement of quality, safety, as well as performance requirements for woven sack manufacturers and users.

What is the Date of Implementation?

• This BIS Extension Order will come into force on 6th September 2024.
• All manufacturers, suppliers, as well as users of the above woven sacks, must ensure continued compliance with the applicable Indian Standards beyond this date

Failure to comply after the extension period may result in regulatory action under applicable provisions of the BIS Act.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers as well as suppliers of polyethylene and polypropylene woven sacks should use this extension period in order to review existing BIS licences, update test reports, verify raw material conformity, and ensure ongoing compliance with the relevant IS standards. Any gaps in documentation, testing, or marking requirements should be addressed proactively to avoid disruptions once enforcement continues.

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