BIS Extension Order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for manufacture of utensils)

As per this Order, all Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products must comply with the requirements specified under Indian Standard IS 21:1992. 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.

Further, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, shall comply with the applicable Indian Standards as per the specified implementation timeline. The compliance dates differ based on the category of enterprise:

• General Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 December 2026
• Small Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 March 2027
• Micro Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 June 2027

Accordingly, all manufacturers must ensure adherence to the relevant Indian Standards within the timelines prescribed for their respective categories.

• 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.

Title	Issue Date	View Order
QCO order	22/03/2024	View
Amendment order	25/10/2024	View
Amendment order	05/05/2025	View

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)