BIS QCO for the Medical Textiles (Shoe covers)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Medical Textiles (Shoe covers) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
BIS QCO for the Medical Textiles (Shoe covers)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Textiles has issued a Quality Control Order named "Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023," set to be effective from 1st April 2024, with a later implementation date of 1st October 2024 for Small and Micro Enterprises (SME).
This order applies specifically to goods or articles like Shoe covers, excluding those intended for export.
For compliance, Shoe covers must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 17349:2020 and display the Standard Mark through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme – I of Schedule – II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Shoe covers as outlined in this Order.
Violation of the provisions of this Order is subject to punishment in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in
Implementation Dates: 1st April 2024
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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