Viscose Staple Fibers’ (VSF) BIS certification guarantees adherence to Indian Standard IS 17266:2019, which outlines fiber length, fineness, strength, and elongation, therefore defining conformity. Effective March 29, 2023 BIS certification is required for manufacturing, importing, and selling VSF in India under the Viscose Staple Fibers (Quality Control) Order. Applications for the certification procedure comprise factory inspections, product testing, and acceptance for the ISI Mark. It is good for one year and needs to be renewed if one wants ongoing compliance. Penalties under the BIS Act, 2016 can follow from non-compliance. For VSF producers and suppliers working in India, BIS certification guarantees consumer safety, product quality, and market credibility, therefore ensuring their relevance.
Viscose Staple Fibres
17266:2019BIS certification ensures VSF complies with IS 17266:2019, maintaining quality, safety, and mandatory ISI marking for manufacturing, importing, and selling in India.
Yes, as per the Viscose Staple Fibres (Quality Control) Order, 2022, BIS certification is mandatory from March 29, 2023.
The certification is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Non-compliance can lead to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016 and restrictions on product sales.
Apply through the BIS portal, undergo factory inspection, product testing, and obtain the ISI mark upon approval.
