Polyethylene Material Certification: IS 7328 & BIS Compliance with Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.

Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Order

The Government of India, under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, has made it mandatory for manufacturers of polyethylene materials used in moulding and extrusion to comply with the Indian Standard IS 7328:2020. This enforcement is done through a Quality Control Order (QCO) to ensure product quality, uniformity, and safe usage in industrial applications like packaging, piping, and moulded components.

IS 7328:2020 – Specification Overview

The standard “IS 7328:2020 – Specification for Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion” unifies previous standards for LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE. It governs:

Materials: LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and their compounds

Form: Pellets, granules, or powder

Application: Moulding, extrusion, thermoforming, etc.

Key Parameters:

Density

Melt Flow Index (MFI) / Melt Flow Rate (MFR)

Additional mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties (as required)

BIS Certification under IS 7328:2020

Mandatory Certification:

Polyethylene materials falling under IS 7328 must be BIS-certified to be legally manufactured, stored, or sold in India. This includes the use of the ISI Mark on packaging.

Core Testing Requirements:

1. Type Tests (Product Approval): Density, MFI/MFR
2. Acceptance Tests (Product Identification): Agreed between manufacturer and buyer (e.g., tensile strength,

BIS Certification for Polyethylene (IS 7328:2020)

impact resistance, UV stability)

3. Special Requirements: Color fastness, Carbon black content and dispersion, Food-grade compliance

Packaging & Marking:

Certified products must mention:

Product name and grade

Designation Code (as per 5-block BIS coding format)

Batch no., mfg. date, net mass

Manufacturer’s name/trademark

ISI Standard Mark

Role of Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd. in BIS Certification

Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd., a compliance and quality management solutions provider, plays a crucial role in

supporting manufacturers throughout the BIS certification lifecycle for IS 7328.

1. Pre-Certification Services:

• Gap Analysis
• Testing Advisory
• Material Classification Assistance

2. BIS Application Process:

• Documentation Preparation
• Online Submission
• Regulatory Liaison

3. Inspection & Test Facilitation:

• Pre-Inspection Readiness
• Sample Management

4. Post-Certification Support:

• Marking & Labeling Compliance
• Surveillance Audit Support
• License Renewals & Upgrades

Why Choose Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.?

• Expert Knowledge
• End-to-End Support
• Time-Efficient Process
• Quality-Focused

Strong Regulatory Liaison

Summary

Standard | IS 7328:2020 – Polyethylene for Moulding & Extrusion

Enforcement | Quality Control Order under BIS Act, 2016

Mandatory Tests | Density, MFI/MFR

Certification Body | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Support Partner | Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd.

End Goal | ISI Marked polyethylene material compliant with national standards

 

 

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