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IS 16655 : 2017

IS 16655 : 2017 — Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes

IS 16655 : 2017 is an Indian Standard titled Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes, classified under Textile, Textile Products and Machinery and administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ministry of Textiles. Certification under this standard is mandatory for manufacturers and importers.

IS Number
IS 16655 : 2017
Year
2017
Status
0
Certification
Mandatory (ISI Mark / QCO)
Ministry
Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ministry of Textiles
Committee
Textiles Protective Clothing
Type
Product Specification

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What is IS 16655 : 2017?

IS 16655 : 2017 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Textiles - Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. It falls under the <strong>Textile, Textile Products and Machinery</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, 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 16655 : 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 16655 : 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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Amendments to IS 16655 : 2017

AmendmentYear
First Amendment2022
Second Amendment2024
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