IS 16654 : 2017 — Geosynthetics - Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification

What is IS 16654 : 2017?

IS 16654 : 2017 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Geosynthetics - Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags for coastal and waterways protection - Specification. It falls under the <strong>Textile, Textile Products and Machinery</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Textiles. This standard has mandatory certification requirements — products must bear the ISI Mark before they can be sold in India.

Who needs IS 16654 : 2017 certification?

• Domestic manufacturers producing goods covered by this standard
• Importers bringing such products into India for sale
• Any party affixing the ISI Mark or selling certified products in the Indian market

How to get certified for IS 16654 : 2017

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

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