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SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION

FOR CERTIFICATION OF
TARPAULINS MADE FROM HIGH DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE WOVEN FABRIC
ACCORDING TO IS 7903:2011
(FOR INTEGRATED PROCESSES ONLY)

1. Laboratory - A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped and

staffed to carry out the different tests in accordance with the methods given in the Indian
Standards.

2. Test Record - All records of analysis and tests shall be kept in suitable forms
approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

2.1 Copies of any records that may be required by BIS shall be made available at any
time on request.

2.2 Quality Control - It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality

Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the products as envisaged
in this Scheme [See IS 397 (Part 1), IS 397(Part 2) and IS 397 (Part 3)].

2.2.1 The instruments/equipments are required to be brought under calibration control, as

per frequency to be decided depending upon the usage.

2.3 In addition, effort should be made to gradually introduce a Quality Management

System in accordance with IS/ISO 9001:2008

3. Standard Mark The standard mark as give in column (1) of the first schedule of
the licence shall be screen printed with indelible ink or label affixed on each Tarpaulin made
from High density polyethylene woven fabric provided always that the Tarpaulin made from
high density polyethylene woven fabric conform to every requirement of the specification.

4. Marking Each tarpaulin made from high density polyethylene woven fabric shall
also be marked indelibly at one corner on one side either with tag or by printing with the
following information either by stenciling or by affixing a label.

a) Manufactures name & address and Trade Mark;

b) Dimensions (size of tarpaulins) and mass (g/m2);
c) Batch No/Control Unit No.;
d) Month and year of manufacture;
e) Any other information required by the law in force; and
f) Licence No. (CM/L-------------------)

5. Packing The tarpaulins shall be packed as agreed to between the buyer and the
seller
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6. Levels of control The tests and inspection as indicated in Table 1 and at the
levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory
which is covered by this Scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in
accordance with paragraph 2 above. All the production which conforms to the Indian
Standard and covered by this licence shall be marked with the Standard Mark.

7. Control Unit:- For the purpose of this scheme, all tarpaulins made from same batch
of laminated HDPE woven fabric (using same variety of basic fabric) and having same
manufacturing particulars manufactured under similar condition in a day shall constitute a
control unit.

8. Raw Material

8.1 HDPE Tapes - Tapes shall be manufactured from HDPE granules, which shall be
UV stabilized by adding suitable UV stabilizer or carbon black. The tape, if manufactured by
using carbon black shall contain minimum 2.5 percent of carbon black by mass when tested
as per IS 2530 and the finished tarpaulins shall meet the requirements of UV stability &
colour fastness to light as given Table 1 of IS 7903:2011.

8.2 HDPE Fabric - Tarpaulins shall be manufactured from HDPE woven fabric so that
finished tarpaulin meets the requirements given in 5.2, 5.3 and Table 1 of IS 7903:2011.

8.3 Laminating Film - Each tarpaulin shall be laminated as per clause 3.3.1 & 3.3.2 of
IS 7903:2011.

8.4 Eyelets - Used in the manufacture of tarpaulins shall be as specified in clause 3.4 of
IS 7903:2011. Metallic eyelets shall conform to dimensions as per IS 4084:1978.

8.5 Line/Cord Beading - A line/cord beading of minimum of 2.5 mm diameter shall be

provided along the length and width of the tarpaulins.

9. Construction:- Tarpaulins shall be constructed as per clause 4.1 of IS 7903:2011.

9.1 Bonding shall be as per clause 4.2 of IS 7903:2011.

9.2 Fixing of eyelets shall be as per clause 4.3 of IS 7903:2011.

10. Rejection - A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the
rejection of units of Tarpaulins made from High Density Polyethylene Woven fabric which
do not conform to the specification and the method of their disposal. Such material, if packed
in containers, shall in no case be stored together with that conforming to the specification.
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11. Samples - The licensee shall supply, free of charge, the sample or samples required
in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations from his
factory or godown. BIS shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open market.

12. Replacement - Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with the
Standard Mark have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the
goods have not been misused, defective goods or their components shall be replaced or
repaired free of cost by the licensee in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the
warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge conformity
of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with BIS. The firm should have its own
complaint investigation systems as per IS/ISO 10002.

In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the Standard Mark, or claim being
filed by the consumer against BIS Standard Mark and not "conforming to" their relevant
Indian Standard, entire liability arising out of such non conforming product shall be of
licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases.

13. Stop Marking - The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to
BIS, if at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of the product to
the specification or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as
soon as the defects are removed under intimation to BIS.

The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by BIS for any
reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission by BIS. The information
regarding resumption of marking shall also be sent to BIS.

14. Production Data - The licensee shall send to BIS as per the to be attached to be
authenticated by a Chartered Accountant or by the manufacturer by giving an affidavit
/undertaking, a statement of quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade
value thereof end of each operative year of the licence.
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IS 7903:2011
TARPAULINS MADE FROM HIGH DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE WOVEN FABRIC
(FOR INTEGRATED PROCESSES ONLY)
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 6 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)
Test Details Levels of Control
Clause Requirements Test Method No. of Samples Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference
3.1 HDPE tape 3.1 IS 5 Every 8 hours
7903:2011
3.2 HDPE fabric 3.2 -do- -do- -do-
3.3 Laminating film 3.3 -do- -do- -do-
3.4 Eyelets 3.4 -do- 32 Each Control Note-I
Unit/Each
consignment
3.5 Line/Cord Beading 3.5 -do- 3 -do- -do-
4.1 Construction 4.1 -do- Every Tarpaulin
4.2 Bonding 4.2 -do- -do-
4.3 Fixing of Eyelets 4.3 -do- -do-
5.1 &
Table 1
i) Mass IS 1964 Two Each Control Unit
ii) Breaking strength before UV exposure IS 1969 3 -do-
iii) Elongation at break -do- -do- -do-
iv) Retention of breaking strength after IS 13162 -do- Once in three months
UV exposure (Part 2)
v) Welded seam strength before UV IS 1969 -do- Each Control Unit
exposure
vi) Retention of Welded seam strength IS 13162 -do- Once in three months
after UV exposure (Part 2)
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IS 7903:2011
TARPAULINS MADE FROM HIGH DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE WOVEN FABRIC
(FOR INTEGRATED PROCESSES ONLY)
TABLE 1 LEVELS OF CONTROL
(Para 6 of the Scheme of Testing and Inspection)
Test Details Levels of Control
Clause Requirements Test Method No. of Samples Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference
vii) Tongue tear strength IS 14293 2 Each Control Unit
viii) Puncture Resistance Annex B IS 7903 2 -do-
ix) Colour fasters to light (for coloured IS 2454 1 Once in six months Note-II
tarpaulins)
5.2 Dimension & Mass 5.2 IS 7903 5 Each Control Unit
5.3 Water proofness 5.3 IS 7903 3 Each Control Unit

Note I: If material component is purchased, conformity of the purchased lot (Consignment) to IS 7903 shall be established either by
supplier test certificate/in-house testing of each lot. Record(s) of such certificate (s)/test shall be maintained.

Note II: In the first instance samples for each colour and shade shall be drawn and tested in an independent laboratory or in their own
laboratory in case facilities exist. These colours and shades only shall be marked which confirm to the relevant requirement of the
secification. After words an undertaking to the effect that there shall be no change in brand of the colour used, colour shade and
processing conditions may be obtained. However, 2 samples drawn from each colour and shade shall be get tested once a year in an
independent laboratory.
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