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Order titled the Geotextiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024, issued under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 16 read with Section 17 and sub-section (3) of Section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, mandating compulsory Standard Mark certification for specified geotextile products, effective 1st April 2025.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Textiles issued this Order dated 3rd October 2024 (S.O. 4332(E)), in exercise of powers under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 16 read with Section 17 and sub-section (3) of Section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, titled the Geotextiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024, coming into force on 1st April 2025. The Order applies to goods or articles specified in column (2) of the annexed Schedule, excluding goods meant for export. Such goods must conform to the corresponding Indian Standard in column (3) and bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; the Bureau of Indian Standards is designated the certifying and enforcing authority. The Schedule specifies "Geosynthetics Synthetic Polymer Rope Gabions for Coastal and Waterways Protection" as the covered good, corresponding to Indian Standard IS 17880:2022 ("Geosynthetics -- Synthetic Polymer Rope Gabions for Coastal and Waterways Protection -- Specification"). The Order clarifies that the latest version of Indian Standards established under clause (17) of Section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 applies from the date of publication. The Order (F.No. 6/1/2021-R&D (Pt.6)) is signed by Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-04102024-257694 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3973] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024/ASVINA 11, 1946 6431 GI/2024 MINISTRY OF TEXTILES Order New Delhi, the 3rd October, 2024. S.O. 4332(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Geotextiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024. (2) This order shall come into force on 1st April, 2025. 2. Application. – This Order shall apply to goods or article specified in column (2) of the Schedule annexed to this Order, but shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export. 3. Compulsory use of Standard Mark. – The goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (3) thereof and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. 4. Certifying and enforcement authority. – The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority in respect of the goods or article specified in column (2) of the said Schedule. SCHEDULE +---------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Sl. No. | Goods or article | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard | | | | (IS) | | | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | +=========+===================================================================================================+=====================+====================================================================================================+ | 1 | Geosynthetics Synthetic Polymer Rope Gabions for Coastal and Waterways Protection | IS 17880:2022 | Geosynthetics — Synthetic Polymer RopeGabions for Coastal and Waterways Protection — Specification | +---------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Note: For the purposes of the Schedule, it is clarified that the latest version of Indian Standards established and published by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time in accordance with the provisions of clause (17) of section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), shall apply from the date of such publication. [F.No. 6/1/2021-R&D (Pt.6)] RAJEEV SAXENA, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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