IS 16372:2015
Jute bags for packing up to 30 Kg foodgrains
1. Summary about Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg Foodgrains
These jute bags are used for packaging foodgrains in quantities up to 30 kg. They are suitable for retail distribution, storage, and transportation where smaller pack sizes are required.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg Foodgrains
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure consistent quality, adequate strength, and food-safe handling across varying bag sizes.
3. What is BIS Certified for Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg Foodgrains
BIS certification verifies compliance with Indian Standards covering fabric construction, tensile strength, bag dimensions, and stitching quality.
Tests required for Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg Foodgrains
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Construction | Required |
| Seam | Required |
| Safety Stitch | Required |
| Hemming at the Mouth | Required |
| Freedom from Defects | Required |
Requirements for Jute Bag
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Required |
| Dimensions | Required |
| Ends and Picks | Required |
| Corrected Mass per bag | Required |
| Average breaking strength of sacking | Required |
| Average seam strength | Required |
| Moisture regain | Required |
| Oil content on dry de- oiled material | Required |
Requirements for packed bales
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Total number of bags per bale | Required |
| Number of bags per bundle | Required |
| Contract mass of a bale | Required |
| Corrected net mass of a bale | Required |
| Contract moisture regain | Required |
Additional Requirements for Labelling as Environment Friendly Products (optional)
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Non-halogenated hydrocarbon | Required |
| Pesticides (Sum parameter) and Banned Pesticides | Required |
| pH of aqueous extract | Required |
| Coupled amines from azo-dyes (Sum parameters) | Required |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Jute Bags for Packing up to 30 Kg Foodgrains
- Ensures uniform quality across pack sizes
- Mandatory for regulated foodgrain supply
- Reduces bag failure during handling
- Improves storage and transport safety
- Enhances buyer confidence