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BIS QCO for Fibre ropes Polyester 3 , 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes IS 11066

(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)

(Ministry of Textiles)

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Ropes and Cordages (Fibre ropes- Polyester 3- , 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes) Quality Control Order, 2024.

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DATE 5th June, 2026
PLACE New Delhi

BIS QCO for Fibre ropes Polyester 3 , 4-, 8- and 12- strand ropes IS 11066

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Textiles has issued the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026. It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

For Small and Micro Enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (Act 27 of 2006), the Order will come into force nine months after its publication.

The Order applies to fibre ropes made from polyester, specifically 3-strand, 4-strand, 8-strand, and 12-strand ropes, but does not apply to products intended for export.

These polyester fibre ropes must conform to Indian Standard IS 11066:2022 and must display the Standard Mark, obtained under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will act as the certifying and enforcing authority for these polyester fibre ropes.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Orders & Notifications
Title Issue Date View Order
QCO ORDER 03/10/2024
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhawan, 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
+91-11-23231903
Implementation Dates

General Implementation

5th June, 2026

Small Enterprises

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Micro Enterprises

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.
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