The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially made it necessary for Steel Wire Ring Net Panels to have the BIS ISI Mark certification. The “Steel Wire Ropes, Strands, Ring Net Panels, Rope Net Panels, and Rolls (Quality Control) Order, 2025” stipulates that these things must now match Indian Standard IS 17745:2016 extremely strictly.
Ring net panels are very important parts that are utilized in slope stabilization, rockfall protection, and many other civil engineering projects. The new QCO makes sure that only panels that are safe and last a long time can be sold in India.
Technical Overview
- Standard: IS 17745:2016 (Steel Wire Ring Net Panels)
- Certification Type: Scheme-I (ISI Mark)
- Regulatory Body: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Key Requirement: To be sold, stored, or brought into the country, products must have the Standard Mark and a valid BIS license.
Compliance Timelines
To make the change proceed as smoothly as possible for the industry, the government has established the following timeframes for everyone to follow:
| Manufacturing Unit Size | Deadline for Compliance |
| Large Scale Manufacturers | 6 Months from date of notification |
| Small Enterprises (MSE) | 9 Months from date of notification |
| Micro Enterprises | 12 Months from date of notification |
Exemption: This QCO does not cover domestic goods made only for export.
Why Compliance is Crucial
The BIS Act, 2016 says that you can’t sell or import Steel Wire Ring Net Panels that aren’t certified after the deadline. This can cause:
- Confiscation of shipments at customs.
- Hefty financial penalties.
- Legal prosecution and brand reputation damage.
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