IS 15138 BIS Certification for Jute Bags for Packing 50 Kg Sugar
Jute Bags for Packing 50 Kg Sugar made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15138 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 15138
| Standard | IS 15138:2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jute bags for packing 50 Kg sugar |
| Product covered | Jute Bags for Packing 50 Kg Sugar |
| Category | Jute Bag |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Jute Bags (Quality Control)Order, 2022, S.O. 2601(E), dated 6th June 2022 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 15138
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15138:2024 Textiles - Jute Bags For Packing 50 Kg Sugar - Specification (second revision) | 3 Dec 2024 | Current, next review 31 Dec 2029 |
| IS 15138:2010 Textiles – Jute bags for packing 50 kg sugar – Specification (first revision) | 30 Nov 2010 | Withdrawn 3 Jun 2025 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 15138
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 15138, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹59,000 |
| Medium | ₹48,000 |
| Small | ₹29,500 |
| Micro | ₹11,800 |
Unit rate: ₹18 per tonne. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15138
From the BIS product manual for IS 15138, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2024
ISI licences under IS 15138
BIS records 28 operative licences (28 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in West Bengal (27), Andhra Pradesh (1).
Testing against IS 15138
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 15138 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15138 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 15138
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 15138 cover?
IS 15138:2010: Jute bags for packing 50 Kg sugar. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for jute bags for packing 50 kg sugar.
Is BIS certification under IS 15138 mandatory?
Yes, for jute bags for packing 50 kg sugar, under the Jute Bags (Quality Control)Order, 2022, S.O. 2601(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 15138?
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 15138 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 Jute Bag
- IS 1943 A- Twill Jute Bag
- IS 2566 B-twill Jute Bags for Packing Foodgrains
- IS 12650 Jute Bags for Packing 50 Kg Foodgrains
- IS 16186 Light Weight Jute Sacking Bags for Packing 50 Kg Foodgrains
- IS 16372 Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg 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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