BIS Quality Control Order 2024 for Indutech (Webbing Slings)

Introduction to the BIS QCO for Indutech (Webbing Slings)

The Indutech (Quality Control) Order, 2024, has been notified by the Ministry of Textiles in order to regulate the quality as well as safety of Indutech textile products that are generally used for industrial services.

This Order mandates that the notified products must conform to the prescribed Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a licence that has been issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Order applies to products that are manufactured for the domestic market in India and does not apply to goods that are meant exclusively for the purpose of export.

Key changes you should know

1. The Order makes BIS certification mandatory for notified indutech products.
2. Products must conform to the applicable Indian Standard:
   1. IS 15041:2001 for Textiles: Flat woven webbing slings made of man-made fibres for general services.
3. Use of the ISI Mark without a BIS licence is prohibited after enforcement.
4. BIS shall act as the certifying and enforcing authority under this Order.
5. Export-oriented production is exempted from the scope of this Order.

What is the date of implementation?

The Indutech (Quality Control) Order, 2024, shall come into force as follows:

• 1st April, 2025: for general manufacturers
• 1st July, 2025: for Micro and Small Enterprises (domestic production only), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006

Manufacturers must comply with the Order based on their applicable category.

Benefits of this Order for businesses

• Ensures uniform product quality as well as absolute safety of the products being regulated in the market.
• Enhances customer trust and market credibility for businesses.
• Prevents the circulation of sub-standard or unsafe products.
• Creates a beneficial economy for compliant manufacturers.
• Improves market acceptance as well as long-term sustainability for the businesses operating in India.

Now, what to do?

Manufacturers and importers of flat woven webbing slings should:

• Identify whether their product falls under IS 15041:2001.
• Initiate BIS ISI certification well before the enforcement date.
• Ensure testing, documentation, and factory readiness as per BIS norms.
• Avoid last-minute compliance to prevent production or supply disruptions.

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