IS 14887 BIS Certification for Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 Kilogram Foodgrains
Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 Kilogram Foodgrains made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 14887 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 14887
| Standard | IS 14887:2014 |
|---|---|
| Title | Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for packaging of 50 kilogram Foodgrains |
| Product covered | Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 Kilogram Foodgrains |
| Category | Woven Sacks |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | The Textiles-High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene woven sacks for packaging or filling (quality control) Order, 2020, S.O. 1403(E), dated 23rd April, 2020 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 14887
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 14887:2014 Textiles - High density polyethylene (HDPE)/polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 50 kg food grains - Specification (first revision) | 30 Jun 2014 | Current, next review 31 Oct 2028 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2007), Second Amendment (2016), Third Amendment (2017), Fourth Amendment (2021), Fifth Amendment (2025). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 14887
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 14887, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹82,000 |
| Medium | ₹66,000 |
| Small | ₹41,000 |
| Micro | ₹16,400 |
Unit rate: ₹150 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
ISI licences under IS 14887
BIS records 101 operative licences (104 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (28), West Bengal (16), Uttar Pradesh (13), Rajasthan (12), Madhya Pradesh (6).
Testing against IS 14887
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 14887 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 14887 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 14887
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 14887 cover?
IS 14887:2014: Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for packaging of 50 kilogram Foodgrains. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for textiles –High density polyethylene (HDPE)/ polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 50 kilogram foodgrains.
Is BIS certification under IS 14887 mandatory?
Yes, for textiles –High density polyethylene (HDPE)/ polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 50 kilogram foodgrains, under the The Textiles-High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene woven sacks for packaging or filling (quality control) Order, 2020, S.O. 1403(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 14887?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 14887 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Woven Sacks
- IS 14252 Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
- IS 14968 Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging 50 Kilogram /25 Kilogram Sugar
- IS 16208 Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging 10 Kilogram, 15 Kilogram, 20 Kilogram, 25 Kilogram, and 30 Kilogram Foodgrains
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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