Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022:
On April 10, 2023, the Ministry of Textiles notified in letter S.O. 1706(E) Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022. This order mandates the listed Geo Textiles included in Scope of the QCO below must adhere to Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Scope of the QCO
The Geo Textiles listed in below table is prescribed under Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022 is now mandated for BIS Scheme – I ISI mark certification.
Indian Standard
IS 15351
Product Name
Geotextiles – Laminated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Geomembrane for Water Proof Lining – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 15909
Product Name
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16654
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Needle punched non-woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16653
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Polypropylene Multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 14715 (part1)
Product Name
Jute Geotextiles Part 1 Strengthening of Sub Grade in Roads – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 14715 (part 2)
Product Name
Jute Geotextiles Part 2 Control of Bank Erosion in Rivers and Waterways – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 15869
Product Name
Textiles – Open weave coir bhoovastra – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16391
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geotextiles Used in Sub Grade Separation in Pavement Structures – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16393
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geotextiles Used in Subsurface Drainage Application – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16362
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geotextiles Used in Subgrade Stabilisation in Pavement structures – specification
Indian Standard
IS 16352
Product Name
Geosynthetics – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for Lining – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16090
Product Name
Geosynthetics Geo-textiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 16392
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geotextiles for permanent erosion control in hard armor systems – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 17371
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geogrids for flexible pavements – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 17372
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Polymeric strip or geostrip used as soil reinforcement in retaining structures – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 17373
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geogrids used in reinforced soil retaining structures
Indian Standard
IS 17374
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Reinforced HDPE membrane for effluents and chemical resistance lining – Specification
Indian Standard
IS 17483 (part 1)
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geocells – Specification Part 1 Load Bearing Application
Indian Standard
IS 17483 (Part 2)
Product Name
Geosynthetics – Geocells – Specification Part 2 Slope Erosion Protection Application
Actors affected by the QCO
Foreign Manufacturers
Foreign manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark on products that comply with the applicable Indian Standards under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
To apply, the manufacturer must appoint an Indian resident as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). The application process is online, and the overall timeline for obtaining the licence is typically longer—generally around 6 months or more.
Domestic Manufacturers
Domestic manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark through the BIS Product Certification Scheme for products conforming to relevant Indian Standards.
The application process is conducted online, and the typical timeline for obtaining certification is approximately 2–3 months.
Process to obtain BIS Licence
Key Penalties and Legal Consequences
- Fines:Initial offenses carry a fine of no less than ₹1,00,000, while subsequent offences can lead to fines of ₹5,00,000 but may extend up to ten times the value of goods or articles produced or sold or offered to be sold
- Imprisonment:Up to two years for selling, manufacturing, or importing goods without the mandatory ISI mark.
- Seizure and Action:The BIS can conduct raids, seize products without the mark, and initiate legal action.
- Stop-marking/Sales Ban:Authorities can ban the sale of products, order product recalls, and cancel BIS licenses.
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