BIS QCO for the Wood-Based Boards(Prelaminated particle boards from wood and other Lignocellulosic material)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the "Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024," which will come into effect from February 11, 2025.

However, for small enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, it will be enforced from May 11, 2025, and for micro-enterprises, from August 11, 2025.

According to this order, Prelaminated particle boards from wood and other Lignocellulosic material must conform to Indian Standard 12823:2015 and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Importantly, this order does not apply to domestically manufactured goods or articles intended for export.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for Prelaminated particle boards from wood and other Lignocellulosic material.

Violations of this order will be subject to punishment under the provisions of 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: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 11th February 2025