Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023:
On September 25, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade notified in Gazette Notification S.O. 4240(E) Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order mandates that various Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy products categories must adhere to Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Scope of the QCO
The Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products listed in below table is prescribed in Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023 is now mandated for BIS Scheme – I ISI mark certification.
Indian Standard
IS 7092 (Part 1):1992
Product Name
Aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation purposes -welded tubes
Indian Standard
IS 7092 (Part 2):1987
Product Name
Aluminium alloy tube for irrigation purposes – extruded tube
Indian Standard
IS 5484:1997
Product Name
EC Grade Aluminium Rod produced by Continuous Casting and Rolling
Indian Standard
IS 733:1983
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods and sections (For General Engineering Purposes)
Indian Standard
IS 734:1975
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys, forging stock and forgings for general engineering purposes
Indian Standard
IS 736:1986
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plate for general engineering purposes
Indian Standard
IS 737:2008
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheet and strip for general engineering purposes
Indian Standard
IS 739:1992
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire for general engineering purposes
Indian Standard
IS 740:1977
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes
Indian Standard
IS 5082:1998
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods, tubes, sections, plates and sheets for electrical applications
Indian Standard
IS 16011:2012
Product Name
Aluminium and aluminium alloy foil for pharmaceutical packaging
Indian Standard
IS 17682:2021
Product Name
Aluminium composite panel
Indian Standard
IS 1285:2002
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys- Extruded round tube and hollow sections for general engineering purpose
Indian Standard
IS 2067:1975
Product Name
Wrought Aluminium Wire for Electrical Purposes
Indian Standard
IS 21:1992
Product Name
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for manufacture of utensils
Indian Standard
IS 1254:2007
Product Name
Corrugated Aluminium Sheet
Indian Standard
IS 7902:2001
Product Name
Aluminium alloy forging stock and forgings (Alloy 24345) for aerospace applications
Actors affected by the QCO
Foreign Manufacturers
Foreign manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark on products that comply with the applicable Indian Standards under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
To apply, the manufacturer must appoint an Indian resident as an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). The application process is online, and the overall timeline for obtaining the licence is typically longer—generally around 6 months or more.
Domestic Manufacturers
Domestic manufacturers can obtain a licence to use the Standard Mark through the BIS Product Certification Scheme for products conforming to relevant Indian Standards.
The application process is conducted online, and the typical timeline for obtaining certification is approximately 2–3 months.
Process to obtain BIS Licence
Key Penalties and Legal Consequences
- Fines:Initial offenses carry a fine of no less than ₹1,00,000, while subsequent offences can lead to fines of ₹5,00,000 but may extend up to ten times the value of goods or articles produced or sold or offered to be sold
- Imprisonment:Up to two years for selling, manufacturing, or importing goods without the mandatory ISI mark.
- Seizure and Action:The BIS can conduct raids, seize products without the mark, and initiate legal action.
- Stop-marking/Sales Ban:Authorities can ban the sale of products, order product recalls, and cancel BIS licenses.
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