BIS CERTIFICATION FOR POLYPROPYLENE MULTIFILAMENT WOVEN GEOBAGS IS 16654

Published Date: February 20, 2025 4 min Read

BIS certification is essential for Polypropylene Multifilament Woven Geobags as per IS 16654:2017. This standard ensures that geobags meet the necessary quality, strength, and durability requirements for use in applications such as erosion control, riverbank protection, and coastal engineering. Certification guarantees that these geobags undergo stringent testing for tensile strength, seam efficiency, permeability, and UV resistance, ensuring their effectiveness in withstanding environmental challenges and hydraulic forces. Compliance with IS 16654:2017 reflects a manufacturer’s commitment to producing high-quality geobags that align with industry and infrastructure needs.

IS 16654:2017 – Polypropylene Multifilament Woven Geobags

This standard specifies the technical requirements and testing methods for polypropylene multifilament woven geobags used in civil and environmental engineering projects. It defines essential performance parameters such as tensile properties, elongation, puncture resistance, permeability, and resistance to UV radiation and biological degradation. The standard ensures that geobags provide efficient protection against soil erosion, retain sediments effectively, and enhance slope stability. Testing procedures assess mechanical strength, durability, and environmental resilience, ensuring the long-term functionality of geobags under real-world conditions.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Polypropylene Multifilament Woven Geobags

BIS certification under IS 16654:2017 ensures compliance with national quality standards, boosting product reliability and acceptance in the market. For manufacturers, certification enhances credibility, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence. For end users, certified geobags offer assured strength, durability, and permeability, ensuring effective environmental protection and infrastructure stability. Certified products also facilitate smoother project approvals and compliance with government and private-sector infrastructure requirements.

Key highlights

Product Name	Polypropylene Multifilament Woven Geobags
Applicable Indian Standard	IS 16654: 2017
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	This standard specifies the requirements for geobags made from polypropylene (PP) multifilament woven geotextiles, designed for use in coastal and waterway protection applications. These geobags are used in revetments, river training, the construction of groynes, artificial reefs, and other erosion control measures to ensure stability and longevity in hydraulic environments.

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 16654:2017 is as follows:

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

Conclusion

BIS certification under IS 16654:2017 is crucial for ensuring the quality, durability, and performance of polypropylene multifilament woven geobags used in erosion control and infrastructure protection. Adhering to this standard enables manufacturers to provide high-performance geobags that meet regulatory and industry requirements.

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