BIS CERTIFICATION FOR BULLET RESISTANT JACKETS IS 17051

Published Date: March 08, 2025 4 min Read

BIS certification is essential for Bullet Resistant Jackets as per IS 17051:2018. This standard ensures that these jackets meet stringent quality, ballistic resistance, and durability criteria, making them reliable for law enforcement, military, and security personnel. Certification guarantees that the jackets undergo rigorous testing for impact resistance, penetration protection, ergonomic design, and material integrity, ensuring maximum safety in high-risk environments. Compliance with IS 17051:2018 signifies a manufacturer’s commitment to producing high-quality protective gear that enhances operational security and wearer safety.

IS 17051 – Bullet Resistant Jackets

This standard specifies the technical requirements and testing methods for bullet-resistant jackets designed to provide protection against ballistic threats. It defines critical performance parameters such as ballistic resistance levels, multi-hit capability, energy absorption, and material composition to ensure effective protection. The standard also outlines specifications for weight distribution, mobility, comfort, and environmental resistance, ensuring usability in diverse operational conditions. Jackets under IS 17051:2018 must withstand ballistic impact from specified ammunition types while maintaining structural integrity. Testing procedures assess resistance against different threat levels, durability under extreme weather, and compliance with safety norms, making BIS certification essential for manufacturers supplying these protective jackets.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Bullet Resistant Jackets

BIS certification under IS 17051:2018 ensures compliance with national quality and safety standards, enhancing product reliability and market acceptance. For manufacturers, certification provides regulatory approval, a competitive edge, and trust from defense and security agencies. For end users, certified jackets guarantee superior ballistic protection, comfort, and durability, ensuring safety in critical operations. Certification also facilitates procurement approvals for organizations requiring high-quality protective gear.

Key highlights

Product Name	Bullet Resistant Jackets
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 17051 : 2018
Applicable Certification Scheme	Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2
Compliance Requirement	Mandatory
Quality Control Order	Click here
Scope as per Standard	The standard specifies the requirements for Bullet Resistant Jackets, ensuring protection against ballistic threats for military, law enforcement, and security personnel. It outlines the performance criteria, including ballistic resistance, impact absorption, and durability, to ensure effective protection in high-risk situations.

Note

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Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer
Procedure for Foreign Manufacturer

Timeline for BIS Certification

The estimated timeline for obtaining BIS certification under IS 17051:2018 is as follows:

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

Conclusion

BIS certification under IS 17051:2018 is crucial for ensuring the quality, reliability, and effectiveness of bullet-resistant jackets used in military, law enforcement, and security operations. Adhering to this standard enables manufacturers to supply high-performance protective gear that meets industry and regulatory requirements.

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