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India sets new quality standards for geotextiles, indutech textiles

05 Oct '24
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India sets new quality standards for geotextiles, indutech textiles
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  • India's Ministry of Textiles has issued new QCOs to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites by setting stringent standards for ropes, cordages, geotextiles, and industrial textiles.
  • These materials are vital for lifting, soil stabilisation, and worker protection.
  • The QCOs, effective from April 2025 with a three-month grace period for SMEs.
India’s Ministry of Textiles has introduced new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency on construction sites. These orders set stringent standards for ropes, cordages, geotextiles, industrial textiles, and critical materials used in construction.

The QCOs target essential construction materials, including ropes and cordages, which are used for lifting, securing, and transporting goods. Geotextiles, vital for soil stabilisation and erosion control, and indutech textiles, crucial for protective clothing and safety gear, will also be held to higher standards. This move is expected to significantly reduce accidents and injuries, safeguarding the workforce and streamlining construction processes, the Ministry of Textiles said in a press release.

The new standards will come into effect on April 1, 2025, with a grace period of three months for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to comply. Inspections and testing will ensure all manufacturers and suppliers meet these safety requirements.

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