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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 SPORTS GOODS (BARBELL SET).
24TH AUGUST 2023
The Indian Government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued an order called the Sports Goods (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order, effective six months from its publication, requires specific goods listed in Table-1 and Table-2 to adhere to Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark. According to the BIS QCO for the sports goods (barbell set) exemptions are provided for goods manufactured domestically for export, micro and small enterprise, and those specified in Table-2, with varying timelines.
Moreover, it is important to note that this Order does not apply to goods or items that comply with the Indian Standard 4630:2022 for Barbell sets. This exemption will remain in effect until eighteen months have passed from the date of the issuance of this notification.
As per BIS QCO for the sports goods (barbell set) sports goods must meet the Indian Standard 4630:2022 (Barbell set). The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for the mentioned goods.
(Sports goods (barbell set) refers to equipment designed for weightlifting and strength training, typically consisting of a bar and weighted plates used for various exercises to build muscle and enhance physical fitness.)
TABLE -1
Goods or articles |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
(3)
|
Sports goods |
2463:2022 |
Rings used in gymnastics |
4386:2022 |
Putting shots |
|
5460:2022 |
Soft balls |
|
12425:2022 |
Steeplechase Hurdles |
|
4630:2022 |
Barbell set |
TABLE- 2
Goods or articles |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
(3)
|
Sports goods |
415:2022 |
Shuttlecocks |
4385:2022 |
Throwing Hammers |
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: cmd2@bis.org.in
Implementation Date: 24th February 2024
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