IS 17358 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 17358 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 17358
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes – Made from Extruded Polymer Mesh | IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 | ISI mark |
| Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes -made from Mono Filament Yarns and Combination of Tape and Mono Filament Yarns | IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020 | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 17358 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes – Made from Extruded Polymer Mesh | IS 17358 (Part 1):2020 | 0 | — | ₹1,12,000 |
| IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020 Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes -made from Mono Filament Yarns and Combination of Tape and Mono Filament Yarns | IS 17358 (Part 2):2020 | 1 | — | ₹1,12,000 |
Details by part
IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020 Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes – Made from Extruded Polymer Mesh
Editions and amendments of IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 17358 (Part 1):2020 Agro textiles – Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes – Specification Part 1 Fencing nets made from extruded polymer mesh | 31 Jan 2020 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2030 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,12,000 |
| Medium | ₹90,000 |
| Small | ₹56,000 |
| Micro | ₹22,400 |
Unit rate: ₹75 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020
From the BIS product manual for IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:HDPE Granules (1 kg approx.) and Net of Length- 3metres (minimum) and Width
Raw material requirements:
- HDPE used shall conform to Cl. 4 of IS 17358(Part 1):2020 NA – Nets of Each Type, Shape and Mass (GSM) to be tested
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Tests as per clause 5.1, 5.2 and serial number i) to vi) of table 1 to 3of IS
The full type test covers every clause of IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020; the list above is what can be checked on site.
IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020 Fencing Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purposes -made from Mono Filament Yarns and Combination of Tape and Mono Filament Yarns
Editions and amendments of IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 17358 (Part 2):2020 Agro textiles — Fencing nets for agriculture and horticulture purposes — Specification Part 2 Fencing nets made from mono filament yarns and combination of tape and mono filament yarns Amendment - 1 | 31 Jan 2020 | Current, next review 18 Dec 2030 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2025). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,12,000 |
| Medium | ₹90,000 |
| Small | ₹56,000 |
| Micro | ₹22,400 |
Unit rate: ₹75 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020
From the BIS product manual for IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Bursting pressure
The full type test covers every clause of IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020; the list above is what can be checked on site.
Notifying orders
- Agro Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 4248(E), dated 27th September 2023 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 17358
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
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 17358?
Yes, for the 2 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 17358 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 17358 applies to my product?
IS 17358 has 2 parts or editions referenced in BIS orders. Find your product in the table above to see its exact part. Where a product is covered by more than one standard, all of them apply.
How long does ISI mark under IS 17358 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 Agro Textiles
- IS 15907 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Woven Beds for Vermiculture
- IS 16089 Sapling Bags for Growth of Seedling /sapling
- IS 16190 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Lay Flat Tube for Irrigation Purpose
- IS 16202 Woven Ground Covers for Horticulture Application
- IS 16390 Nylon Knitted Seamless Gloves for Tobacco Harvesters
- IS 16513 Insect Nets for Agriculture and Horticulture Purpose
- IS 16627 High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Lay Flat Tube for Use in Mains and Submains of Drip Irrigation System
- IS 16718 Polypropylene Spun Bonded Non—Woven Crop Cover and Fruit Skirting Bags for Agriculture and Horticulture Applications
- IS 17070 Jute Agro Textiles for Growth of Plants and Suppression of Weeds
- IS 17355 Propylene Spun Bonded Non—woven Mulch Mat for Agriculture and Horticulture Applications
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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