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IS 9755 BIS Certification for Textiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers

Textiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 9755 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.

About IS 9755

StandardIS 9755 : 2021
TitleTextiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers
Product coveredTextiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers
CategoryPolyethylene Woven Sacks
SchemeISI mark licence (Scheme-I)
Notified underTextiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 5177(E), dated 06th December 2023 · Order PDF

Editions and amendments of IS 9755

EditionPublishedStatus
IS 9755:2021
Textiles - High density polyethylene (HDPE)/polypropylene(pp)woven sacks for packing fertilizers - Specification (sixth revision)
31 Mar 2021Current, next review 31 May 2030
IS 9755:2016
Textiles – High density polyethylene (HDPE)/ polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packing fertilizers – Specification (fifth revision)
Withdrawn 10 Aug 2023

No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.

Marking fee for IS 9755

BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 9755, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:

Unit sizeMinimum marking fee (per year)
Large₹1,20,000
Medium₹96,000
Small₹60,000
Micro₹24,000

Unit rate: ₹50 per mt. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.

Sampling and key tests for IS 9755

From the BIS product manual for IS 9755, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:

Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:

  • Linear density of tape
  • Tenacity of tape
  • Elongation of tape
  • Thickness of tape
  • Width of tape
  • Tests for Bottom Seam
  • Lamination Mass
  • Lamination Overhang
  • Liner Thickness
  • Dimensions
  • Ends per dm
  • Picks per dm
  • Mass of Fabric
  • Breaking strength of bottom seam
  • Drop Impact strength test

The full type test covers every clause of IS 9755; the list above is what can be checked on site.

ISI licences under IS 9755

BIS records 80 operative licences (85 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Gujarat (24), West Bengal (13), Uttar Pradesh (9), Andhra Pradesh (4), Daman & Diu (3).

Testing against IS 9755

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 9755 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 9755 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 9755

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.

  1. Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
  2. Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
  3. Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
  4. BIS factory inspection and sample verification
  5. 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 9755 cover?

IS 9755 : 2021: Textiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for Textiles—High density polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging fertilizers.

Is BIS certification under IS 9755 mandatory?

Yes, for Textiles—High density polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging fertilizers, under the Textiles—High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) /Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging Fertilizers (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 5177(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 9755?

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 9755 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 Polyethylene Woven Sacks

  • IS 11652 Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement
  • IS 16703 Textiles — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 25 kg Polymer Materials
  • IS 16709 Textiles — Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement
  • IS 17399 Textiles — Polypropylene (PP)/ High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Sacks for Mail Sorting, Storage, Transport and Distribution

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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