BIS Extension Order for Copper Products Quality Control (Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications) (MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY)
(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)
(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Extension Order for Copper Products (Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
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BIS Extension Order for Copper Products Quality Control (Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications) (MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an extension order titled the "Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024."
Effective Dates:
- Date of implementation for General (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): October 19, 2024.
- Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: January 19, 2025.
- Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: April 19, 2025.
Goods or articles of Copper Products must adhere to Indian Standard IS 12444:2020 (Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications). They should bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Exceptions:
- Micro enterprises and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), must conform to the specified Indian Standards.
- This order does not apply to goods or articles intended for domestic manufacturing for export purposes.
The Bureau will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for Copper Products.
Any person violating the provisions of this order shall face punishment under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
BIS CERTIFICATION FOR COPPER WIRE RODS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS AS PER IS 12444:2020
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO ORDER | 17/10/2023 |
General Implementation
19th October, 2024
Small Enterprises
19th January, 2025
Micro Enterprises
19th April, 2025
