BIS QCO for B-Twill Jute Bags – IS 2566:1993

Indian Standard Compliance

BIS QCO for B Twill Jute Bag for Packing Foodgrains

Ministry Of Textiles

IS 2566:1993

06 Jun 2022

6th June, 2022

It is necessary for manufacturers who produce bags for use in packing foodgrains to obtain BIS Certification for B-Twill jute bags. According to IS 2566:1993, the bags have to satisfy the specified requirements regarding construction, dimensions, fabric quality, strength, stitching and other performance criteria. The BIS certification helps to guarantee that B-Twill jute bags are appropriate for the safe handling, storage and transportation of foodgrains.

The 2022 Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order requires that B-Twill jute bags used for packing foodgrains must comply with IS 2566:1993 and makes it mandatory for the covered products to meet the relevant BIS requirements.

IS 2566:1993 – B-Twill Jute Bags for Packing Foodgrains

The standard IS 2566:1993 lays down the requirements for B-Twill jute bags which are used for packing foodgrains of 100 kg, 93 kg and 75 kg. It includes specifications relating to bag dimensions, fabric construction, breaking strength, seam strength, moisture regain, oil content, stitching and freedom from defects.

Key Highlights:

Particulars	Details
Product	B-Twill Jute Bags for Packing Foodgrains
Indian Standard	IS 2566:1993
Certification Scheme	Scheme-I - ISI Mark Scheme
Compliance	Mandatory for products covered by QCO
QCO	Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022
Covered Capacities	100 kg, 93 kg & 75 kg

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS certification facilitates regulatory compliance, guarantees consistent quality, increases market acceptance, ensures reliability of goods, and builds customers’ trust. In addition, it indicates that the producer meets national quality standards for food grain packaging.

BIS Certification Timeline for B-Twill Jute Bags

The exact timeline will vary according to factors including the testing requirements, the readiness of the documentation, the factory's assessment, the product's conformity, and the time needed to deal with any observations or non-conformities.

As an indicative planning estimate:

Applicant Type	Indicative Timeline
Indian Manufacturer	Around 30 - 60 days, depending on testing and BIS assessment
Foreign Manufacturer	Usually longer due to additional FMCS requirements, factory inspection, documentation, and coordination

These timelines are only indicative and not guaranteed periods of processing; the entire process can be lengthened by delays in testing, in the preparation of the documentation, in factory readiness, or in the closure of any non-conformity. Read more also: BIS QCO for A-Twill Jute Bags

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How UMSPCS Helps with BIS Certification for B-Twill Jute Bags

Getting BIS certification is not simply a matter of filing an application; proper coordination is also needed for product requirements, testing, technical documentation, factory readiness, and BIS queries.

UMSPCS, with more than six years' experience in product regulatory compliance and support covering over 600 product compliance requirements, helps companies meet certification requirements by using a systematic and practical method.

Our support can include:

Identification of the applicable BIS standard
Product and compliance assessment
BIS documentation support
Coordination for product testing
Preparation of technical documents
Application filing assistance
Factory inspection preparation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The B-Twill jute bags specified under IS 2566:1993 are included in Scheme-I, this scheme being generally known as the ISI Mark Scheme.

Testing should include checks on dimensions, fabric construction, mass, the number of ends and picks, breaking strength, seam strength, moisture regain, oil content, stitching, hemming, and all other requirements that are specified.

With regard to products falling within the scope of the Jute Bags (Quality Control) Order, 2022, manufacturers are required to comply with the relevant BIS requirements; the Order also includes an exemption for items intended for export.

Foreign manufacturers may apply under the requirements of the relevant Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS), provided that they are eligible with the BIS, have inspections and tests carried out, produce the necessary documentation, and satisfy any other applicable conditions.

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