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Reference material for the BIS and ISO standards that govern microirrigation components, plus direct links to the government portals relevant to this work.

BIS & ISO Standards

Microirrigation standards, at a glance

IS 13487

Irrigation Equipment: Emitters — Specification

Governs drip and trickle emitters — flow rate accuracy, the pressure-discharge relationship, manufacturing consistency, clogging resistance, and dimensional requirements. Certification against IS 13487 (the ISI mark) is mandatory for emitters manufactured, imported, or sold in India.

IS 10799

Design, Installation & Performance Evaluation of Microirrigation Systems

Recommendations for the design, installation, and performance evaluation of microirrigation systems, including drip, subsurface, bubbler, and spray irrigation — the primary system-level reference for microirrigation implementation in India.

ISO 9261

Agricultural Irrigation Equipment — Emitters and Emitting Pipe

The international equivalent to IS 13487 — specification and test methods for emitters and emitting pipe, referenced for microirrigation equipment intended for international markets or manufactured to international specification.

This is a general reference, not a substitute for the current published standard or professional advice on your specific compliance requirement.

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