BIS QCO for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Wrought Aluminium Wire for Electrical Purposes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a quality control directive named the "Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

It shall become effective six months from its publication in the official gazette. However, for micro and small enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m) of Section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Order will come into force twelve months from publication.

Under the Order, all goods or articles related to Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 2067:1975, specifically focusing on "Wrought Aluminium Wire for Electrical Purposes". These products must bear the Standard Mark and acquire a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, by Scheme-1 outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's essential to note that this Order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes.

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)

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: Effective six months after its publication in the official gazette.
Micro and small enterprises will have a twelve-month grace period from the publication date.