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BIS Extension Order QCO for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Corrugated Aluminium Sheet)

(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)

(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Corrugated Aluminium Sheet) (Quality Control) Order Extension Order, 2026.

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DATE 11th March, 2026
PLACE New Delhi

BIS Extension Order QCO for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Corrugated Aluminium Sheet)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2026, which came into force on 11th March 2026.

As per this Order, all Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products must comply with the requirements specified under Indian Standard IS 1254:2007. These products are required to bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, the Order provides certain exemptions:

  • Products manufactured domestically for export purposes are exempt from the scope of this Order.
  • Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are required to comply with the applicable Indian Standard with immediate effect, while other enterprises must also ensure compliance as per the specified timeline mentioned in the Order.
  • Import of Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products up to 200 kilograms per year is permitted for research and development (R&D) purposes, subject to the following conditions:
    Such imported products shall not be sold commercially and must be disposed of as scrap.
    The manufacturer must maintain year-wise records of such imports and submit them to the Central Government on official letterhead, duly signed by an authorized signatory.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been designated as the certifying and enforcement authority for these products.

Any person or entity found in violation of the provisions of this Order shall be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

The certification and enforcement authority for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products as specified in this Order is the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Any individual found in violation of the provisions of this Order will face penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Orders & Notifications
Title Issue Date View Order
QCO ORDER 25/09/2023
QCO ORDER 22/03/2024
Amendment Order 25/10/2024
Amendment Order 05/05/2025
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhawan, 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
+91-11-23231903
Implementation Dates

General Implementation

11th March, 2026

Small Enterprises

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Micro Enterprises

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.
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