Textiles – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging or Filling (Quality Control) Order, 2020 – Complete Guide to BIS Certification
BIS Certification for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks – Everything Manufacturers Need to Know
The Government of India, through the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has notified the Textiles – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging or Filling (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
This Quality Control Order (QCO) makes BIS Certification ISI Mark mandatory for specified HDPE and PP woven sacks used for packaging food grains, sugar, and sand. The objective of the Order is to ensure product quality, durability, safety, and uniform standards across the packaging industry.
Manufacturers intending to manufacture, sell, or supply these notified products in India must obtain a BIS Licence under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
What is the HDPE & PP Woven Sacks (Quality Control) Order, 2020?
The QCO was issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 to mandate compliance with specified Indian Standards for HDPE and PP woven sacks used in packaging and filling applications.
Under this Order:
- Covered products must conform to the applicable Indian Standard.
- Products must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark).
- Certification is granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority.
- Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt.
Implementation Date
| Particular | Details |
| Notification Date | 23 April 2020 |
| Publication in Gazette | 30 April 2020 |
| Effective Date | 180 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (approximately 27 October 2020) |
Products Covered Under the QCO
The Order covers the following products:
1. HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Food Grains
Applicable Standard: IS 14887:2014
2. HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg & 30 kg Food Grains
Applicable Standard: IS 16208:2015
3. HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg / 25 kg Sugar
Applicable Standard: IS 14968:2015
4. HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
Applicable Standard: IS 14252:2015
Who is Required to Obtain BIS Certification?
The following entities are required to comply:
- Indian manufacturers of HDPE woven sacks
- Indian manufacturers of PP woven sacks
- Foreign manufacturers exporting notified woven sacks to India
- OEM manufacturers
- Brand owners manufacturing through third parties
- Manufacturers supplying woven sacks for government procurement
Important: BIS licences are granted only to manufacturers. Importers and traders cannot obtain a BIS manufacturing licence in their own name.
Products Exempted
The following are exempt:
- Products manufactured exclusively for export.
Why is BIS Certification Important?
Obtaining a BIS Licence helps manufacturers:
- Comply with mandatory Indian regulations
- Improve product quality and consistency
- Build customer confidence
- Become eligible for government and institutional procurement
- Expand access to the Indian market
- Avoid legal penalties and business disruption
Step-by-Step BIS Certification Procedure
Step 1 – Product Applicability Assessment
Determine whether your woven sacks fall under one of the notified product categories and identify the applicable Indian Standard.
Step 2 – Documentation Preparation
Prepare the required documentation, including:
- Company registration documents
- Factory licence
- Manufacturing process flow chart
- List of manufacturing machinery
- Quality control plan
- In-house testing equipment details
- Calibration certificates
- Trademark authorization (if applicable)
- Authorized signatory details
Step 3 – Product Testing
Product samples are tested in a BIS-recognized laboratory as per the applicable Indian Standard.
Step 4 – BIS Application Submission
Submit the application with:
- Laboratory test reports
- Technical specifications
- Manufacturing details
- Supporting declarations and documents
Step 5 – Factory Inspection
BIS may conduct a factory inspection to verify:
- Manufacturing capability
- Production process
- Quality management system
- Testing facilities
- Product consistency
Step 6 – Grant of BIS Licence
Upon satisfactory review of the application, test reports, and inspection findings (where applicable), BIS grants the licence authorizing the use of the ISI Mark.
Estimated Timeline
Indian Manufacturers
- Approximately 30–45 working days, subject to complete documentation, successful testing, and BIS processing.
Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)
- Approximately 4–6 months, including application review, factory inspection, and licence issuance.
Documents Required
Typical documents include:
- Factory Registration Certificate
- Business Registration Certificate
- Manufacturing Process Flow Chart
- Machinery List
- Testing Equipment Details
- Calibration Certificates
- Product Drawings
- Technical Specifications
- BIS Laboratory Test Report
- Trademark Authorization (if applicable)
- Authorized Signatory Authorization
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with the QCO may result in:
- Prohibition on manufacturing, selling, or supplying notified products
- Seizure of non-compliant products
- Monetary penalties
- Action under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
- Loss of government procurement opportunities
- Damage to business reputation and market access
How Kar Parivartan Can Help
Kar Parivartan provides complete end-to-end BIS certification support, including:
- Product applicability assessment
- Identification of applicable Indian Standards
- Documentation preparation
- Coordination with BIS-recognized laboratories
- BIS application filing
- Factory inspection support
- BIS query management
- Licence grant assistance
- Renewal and post-certification compliance
Our experienced compliance professionals help both Indian and foreign manufacturers obtain BIS Certification efficiently and smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is BIS Certification mandatory for HDPE and PP woven sacks?
Yes. The notified products must comply with the applicable Indian Standard and bear the ISI Mark under a BIS licence.
2. Which BIS certification scheme applies?
Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
3. Which Indian Standards are applicable?
- IS 14887:2014
- IS 16208:2015
- IS 14968:2015
- IS 14252:2015
4. When did the QCO come into force?
The Order came into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
5. Who can apply for a BIS licence?
Only the manufacturer (Indian or foreign) can apply for a BIS manufacturing licence.
6. Can importers obtain a BIS licence?
No. Importers cannot obtain a manufacturing licence. They can import only products manufactured under a valid BIS licence.
7. Are export products covered?
No. Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt.
8. Is factory inspection mandatory?
Factory inspection may be part of the BIS certification process under Scheme-I.
9. How long does the certification process take?
Typically 30–45 working days for Indian manufacturers and 4–6 months for foreign manufacturers, depending on documentation, testing, and BIS processing.
10. How can Kar Parivartan help?
Kar Parivartan provides complete assistance—from applicability assessment and documentation to testing coordination, BIS application filing, factory inspection support, licence grant, and post-certification compliance.
Why Choose Kar Parivartan?
- Expert BIS consultants
- End-to-end certification support
- Dedicated documentation assistance
- Support for Indian and foreign manufacturers
- Timely project management
- Transparent compliance process
- Ongoing post-licensing guidance
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