ISI Certification (BIS) for GEOSYNTHETICS GEOTEXTILES (OR CUSHIONING) MATERIALS-TEXTILES USED AS PROTECTION IS 16090

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Introduction to Indian Standard IS 16090 : 2013;  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection

·       IS 16090 : 2013 cover  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection.

·       This standard specifies requirements for needle punched non-woven geo-textiles used as protection (or cushioning) materials adjacent to (above and/or below) a geo-membrane to protect it from construction and operational damage in typical applications including solid waste landfills and liquid impoundments with varying load, sub-grade and cover sub-grade soil conditions.

·       This standard covers physical, mechanical and endurance properties that must be met, or exceeded by the geo-textile.

·       This is a material purchasing specification and design review of its use for intended applications is recommended. This is not a construction or design specification. Protection (cushioning) of geomembranes is a site specific design issue which should be addressed by the engineers responsible for the site design.

·       This standard is based on the minimum requirements of the geo-textile to provide tensile reinforcement and survivability from installation stress. In general, the geo-textile shall be placed at the proper elevation, location and orientation as detailed on the plans and specification.

·       The design, installation and construction guidelines for such geo-textiles are being published as a separate Indian Standard.

·       IS 16090 : 2013 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection as follows :

(i)           Mass per unit area

(ii)         Trapezoidal Tear Strength

(iii)        CBR Puncture Resistance

(iv)        Maximum UV resistance

(v)          Average thickness at a near 2 kPa

(vi)        Tensile Strength

(vii)       Packing

1.   Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection (IS 16090 : 2013)

·       In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary so to do in the public interest and after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, hereby makes the following Order, namely

Geo Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022.

·       As per the Geo Textiles (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers of Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

3.   Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection to use ISI mark as per IS 16090 : 2013

·       For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)

·       For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

·       Requisites to get the BIS license for  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection

·       Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 16090 : 2013

·       In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

·       Competent Quality Control Personnel

·       Adherence to the BIS guidelines for  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection as per Indian standard IS 16090 : 2013

·       There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

a.   Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

d.   Commercial Details

·       In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.

·       For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.

·       Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

5.   Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

·       To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.

·       ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

·       Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

a.     Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 16090 : 2013:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Geotextile Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection according to according to IS 16090 : 2013.

b.     Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

c.      A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

d.     Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection to sell in Indian Market with our help

§  The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.

§  It is compulsory for  Geosynthetics Geotextiles (or cushioning) materials -textiles used as protection to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.

§  Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.

§  Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.

§  With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.