Overview:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a latest amendment to the Quality Control Order (QCO) applicable to High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 50 kg cement. As per the recent Gazette notification, the implementation date of the order has been extended to 6 October 2026.
This amendment has been notified under the Quality Control Order, 2026, and is limited to a revision of the enforcement timeline only. There are no changes to the scope of products, applicable Indian Standards, or BIS certification requirements. Mandatory compliance will become effective from the revised date.
The update is relevant for manufacturers, importers, and suppliers involved in the production and supply of cement packaging woven sacks, who should take note of the extended timeline and plan their BIS compliance activities accordingly.
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Key Highlights of the BIS Amendment
- Issued by: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Implemented by: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Notification Date: 5 January 2026
- Order Type: Quality Control Order (QCO) – Amendment
- Applicable Products: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks
- Usage: Packaging of 50 kg of cement
- Nature of Amendment: Extension of implementation date
- Revised Effective Date: 6 October 2026
- Certification Requirement: BIS certification is mandatory after the effective date
- Change in Standards/Scope: No change (timeline extension only)
Products Covered Under This Update
This BIS amendment applies to High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks used specifically for packaging of 50 kg cement. These products fall under the notified Quality Control Orders and are required to comply with BIS standards once the order comes into force.
The update covers cement packaging woven sacks manufactured, imported, or supplied in India, irrespective of whether they are produced for domestic use or commercial distribution. The scope of products remains unchanged under this amendment, with only the implementation timeline being revised.
Read the Official BIS Notification on QCO Amendment for Cement Packaging Woven Sacks
This is the official Gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), regarding the amendment to the Quality Control Order (QCO) for HDPE and PP woven sacks used for packaging of 50 kg cement.
The notification specifies the revised implementation date, confirms that the scope of products and applicable standards remain unchanged, and outlines the regulatory framework under which mandatory BIS compliance will apply. Stakeholders are advised to carefully review the notification to understand the applicability, compliance timeline, and obligations under the BIS Quality Control Order.
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