BIS QCO for the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Plywood for general purposes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently issued a Quality Control Order titled the "Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

This order will take effect from the 28th of February, 2025.

However, for small enterprises defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, it will come into force from the 28th of May, 2025, and for micro enterprises, it will be applicable from the 28th of August, 2025.

According to the order, Plywood for general purposes must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 303:1989 and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. It's important to note that this order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has been designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Plywood for general purposes as specified in this order.

Any individual found contravening 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)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: [email protected]

Implementation Dates: 28th February 2025