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IS 16738 : 2018

IS 16738 : 2018 — Positive list of constituents for polypropylene, polyethylene and their copolymers for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals

IS 16738 : 2018 is an Indian Standard titled Positive list of constituents for polypropylene, polyethylene and their copolymers for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, classified under Chemicals, Plastics and their Products including packaging and Environment and administered by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers - Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC). Certification is voluntary.

IS Number
IS 16738 : 2018
Year
2018
Status
0
Certification
Voluntary
Ministry
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers - Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)
Committee
Plastics
Type
Safety Standard

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What is IS 16738 : 2018?

IS 16738 : 2018 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Positive list of constituents for polypropylene, polyethylene and their copolymers for its safe use in contact with foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals. It falls under the <strong>Chemicals, Plastics and their Products including packaging and Environment</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers - Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC). Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 16738 : 2018

  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.

Amendments to IS 16738 : 2018

AmendmentYear
First Amendment2020
Second Amendment2023
Third Amendment2025
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