IS/ISO 6742-2:2015
Retro-reflective Devices
1. Summary about Retro-reflective Devices
Retro-reflective devices are safety products designed to reflect light back toward its source, improving visibility in low-light and night-time conditions. They are widely used in road signs, traffic cones, barricades, vehicles, and personal safety equipment.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Retro-reflective Devices
BIS certification is mandatory because these devices play a direct role in road safety. Poor-quality reflective materials can fail to provide adequate visibility, increasing the risk of accidents.
3. What is BIS Certified for Retro-reflective Devices
BIS certification verifies compliance with Indian Standards covering reflectivity performance, durability, weather resistance, and adhesion. Certification includes product testing and factory inspection.
Tests required for Retro-reflective Devices
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Photometrical requirements | Optional |
| Colorimetric requirements | Optional |
Reflector
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Construction | Required |
| General | Optional |
| Temperature resistance test | Optional |
| Impact test | Optional |
| Moisture resistance test | Optional |
| Resistance to fuels | Optional |
| Resistance to lubricating oils | Optional |
Retro-reflective Tyre
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Form and location | Required |
| General | Optional |
| Temperature resistance test | Optional |
| Impact resistance | Optional |
| Resistance to fuels | Optional |
| Resistance to lubricating oils | Optional |
| Adhesion | Optional |
| Abrasion resistance | Optional |
| Water test | Optional |
Retro-reflective Spokes and Spoke cases
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Construction | Required |
| General | Optional |
| Temperature resistance test | Optional |
| Resistance to fuels | Optional |
| Resistance to lubricating oils | Optional |
| Resistance to corrosion | Optional |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Retro-reflective Devices
- Ensures required visibility and reflectivity levels
- Mandatory for road safety and traffic applications
- Improves durability under outdoor conditions
- Reduces accident risk
- Builds trust with authorities and contractors