ISI Certification (BIS) for TEXTILES – RESISTANCE TO IGNITION OF CURTAINS AND DRAPES IS 15741 : 2007

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 15741 : 2007; Textiles - Resistance to Ignition

of Curtains and Drapes

IS 15741 : 2007 cover Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and

Drapes

This standard specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of

curtains and drapes used for public places/buildings.

NOTE - The levels of ignition resistance have been set after careful

consideration of the fire risk of the particular end-use environment

involved. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behaviour of curtains

and drapes in a fully developed fire.

Curtains and drapes for domestic use and transport are not covered in this

standard.

IS 15741 : 2007 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the

Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes as follows :

(i) Ignitability

(ii) Durability of fire retardant property

(iii) Toxicity Index

(iv) Visibility due to smoke released on combustion

1. Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of

Curtains and Drapes (IS 15741 : 2007)

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

Protective Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2022.

As per the Protective Textiles (Quality control) order, all the manufacturers

of Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes are

obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

2. Types of Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes covered

under IS 15741 : 2007

Licence is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 15741 : 2007 with the

following scope:

Type/Grade/Variety Polyester/Cotton blended/Any other

material

Length ………mm, Width ……..mm,

Mass…….g/m^2

Hazard Occupancies – Low /

Moderate/ High

3. Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of

Curtains and Drapes to use ISI mark as per IS 15741 : 2007

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)

For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

Requisites to get the BIS license for Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of

Curtains and Drapes

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 15741 : 2007

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of

Curtains and Drapes as per Indian standard IS 15741 : 2007

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

4. Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Textiles - Resistance to

Ignition of Curtains and Drapes as per IS 15741 : 2007 under the Product

Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

For Indian Manufacturers

No. Major Charges Amount Remark

1. BIS Fee Application Fees INR 1000 To be paid in BIS A/c

directly. 20% rebate

on Marking Fee for

Audit Charges INR 7000

License Fee INR 1000

MSME units. Marking Fee Not Defined

2. Testing Charges Sample Test Fee As

Applicable

To be paid into BIS

approved Lab A/c

3. ERCS Service Fee Consultancy &

others

As per actual, (Depending upon the

product and the region of factory)

For the Foreign Manufacturers

No. Major Charges Particulars Amount Remark

1. BIS Fee Application Fees USD 30 To be paid into BIS

A/c directly in USD

(SWIFT). SAARC

countries can pay in

INR with GST@18%

Audit Charges

(consolidated)

USD 3200 to

USD 5900

License Fee USD 30

Marking Fee Not Defined

2. Testing Charges Sample Test Fee As

applicable

To be paid into BIS

approved Lab A/c

3. ERCS Service Fee Consultancy &

other charges

As per actual, (Depending upon the

product and the location of mfg.)

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 15741 : 2007:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Protective

textile Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of

the product Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes

according to according to IS 15741 : 2007.

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.

6. Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains

and Drapes 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 Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes 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.

Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the

market value of the product.