Silk Mark, Handloom Mark, GI, zari grades and labelling.
This page is a general guide. Requirements may change; check the relevant authority's current information before relying on them.
| Reference | What it covers | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk Mark | Label of the Silk Mark Organisation of India certifying 100% natural silk (mulberry, tussar, muga, eri) | Certification | |
| Handloom Mark | Mark of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) for fabric woven on a handloom | Certification | |
| Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999 | Protection of regional names such as Kanchipuram silk and Banarasi brocade; GI Registry, Chennai | Law | |
| IS 13673 — zari | Indian Standard for zari and gold/silver thread; real, tested and imitation grades | Indian Standard | |
| Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985 | Reserves listed traditional articles, including korvai and ikat sarees, for handlooms | Law | |
| Textile labelling and the Consumer Protection Act | Fibre content by weight; blends must say "silk blend" or "art silk" | Rule | |
| Export documents | Certificate of origin, Silk Mark endorsement, Central Silk Board inspection certificate, REX / Form A where applicable | Export |