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THIS IS THE RECENT UPDATE FOR ALL EXISTING LICENSE HOLDERS, NEW APPLICANTS, MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, AND PRODUCT SELLERS FROM THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE). IT SPECIFICALLY PERTAINS TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS QUALITY CONTROL ORDER (BIS QCO) FOR THE COPPER PRODUCTS (COPPER RODS AND BARS FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES).
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, specifically the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has issued an order in New Delhi on April 25th, 2024. This order, known as the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, is designed to ensure the quality of copper products in the public's interest. It will take effect six months from its publication in the Official Gazette. The order states that goods listed in the Table must meet the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned and display the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau.
According to BIS QCO for the copper products (copper rods and bars for electrical purposes) it's important to note that this order doesn't apply to goods made domestically for export. Micro-enterprises need to comply within twelve months, and small enterprises within nine months from the publication date. The Bureau is assigned as the authority to certify and enforce compliance for the specified goods. Violating this order will result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, emphasizing the government's commitment to maintaining quality standards in the copper product industry for the benefit of the public. In a nutshell the BIS Quality Control Order (QCO) for Copper Products specifically targets Copper Rods and Bars intended for electrical purposes.
TABLE
Goods or articles
|
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
Copper Products |
12444:2020 |
Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications |
613:2000 |
Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes |
|
1897:2008 |
Copper strip for electrical purposes |
|
4171:1983 |
Copper rods and bars for general engineering purposes |
|
1545: 1994 |
Solid drawn copper and copper alloy tubes for condensers and heat exchangers |
|
2501: 1995 |
Solid drawn copper tubes for general engineering purposes |
|
14810: 2000 |
Copper Tubes for plumbing- Specification |
|
10773:1995 |
Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Purposes |
|
4412:1981
|
Copper wires for general engineering purposes |
If you want to know more about the BIS QCO for the copper products (copper rods and bars for electrical purposes), you can contact our certificate agent or customer support.
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: mtd@bis.org.in
Implementation Date: 19th October 2024
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Attachment1: QCO ORDER | View | Download |