On 5 January 2026, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers notified three separate amendment orders under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. These amendments address quality control requirements for different categories of textile-based plastic woven sacks used in cement packaging and mail movement. The first amendment covers HDPE and Polypropylene woven sacks meant for packaging 50 kg cement. The second amendment applies to Polypropylene woven, laminated, block bottom valve sacks used for 50 kg cement packaging. The third amendment relates to Polypropylene and HDPE laminated woven sacks used for mail sorting, storage, transport, and distribution.
The key change across all three orders is the extension of the enforcement date. Earlier, these quality control requirements were scheduled to take effect sooner. The amended orders now clearly state that mandatory compliance will begin on 6 October 2026. This revised timeline applies to HDPE and PP woven sacks for 50 kg cement packaging, PP woven laminated block bottom valve sacks for cement, and PP/HDPE laminated woven sacks used for mail sorting, storage, transport, and distribution.
The extension supports manufacturers by providing additional time to align production processes with BIS standards. It also helps avoid supply disruptions in the cement and logistics sectors. These amendments reflect the government’s balanced approach to public interest, quality assurance, and ease of compliance. Once enforced, BIS certification will remain compulsory to ensure product safety, durability, and consistent quality across regulated textile packaging products.