This order is designed to regulate the quality standards for goods or articles, specifically Bullet resistant jackets, excluding those intended for export.

In adherence to the stipulated standards, the goods or articles, as defined by IS 17051 : 2018 (Textiles - Bullet resistant jackets - Performance requirements), must conform to the corresponding Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark. Manufacturers are required to obtain a license from the Bureau, following Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau is designated as both the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified goods or articles, namely Bullet resistant jackets.

Any individual found in violation of this order will face penalties in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

This regulatory framework aims to ensure the safety and quality of Protective Textiles, specifically Bullet resistant jackets, in the market, emphasizing compliance with established standards for the benefit of consumers and industry stakeholders alike.

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