IS 18884 : 2024 — Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects - Guidelines

What is IS 18884 : 2024?

IS 18884 : 2024 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects - Guidelines. It falls under the <strong>Civil Engineering Design and Construction</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 18884 : 2024

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