BIS QCO for the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Structural plywood - Specification)

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, Structural plywood - Specification must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 10701: 2012 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.

Under this order, all goods or articles pertaining to Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters must conform to the corresponding Indian Standard 10701: 2012 (Structural plywood - Specification) and bear the Standard Mark, which requires a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has been designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Structural plywood - Specification 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: cmd2@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 28th February 2025