OVERVIEW

1^st JANUARY 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has issued an order on January 1, 2024, named the "Laboratory Glassware (Quality Control) Order, 2023." This order aims to ensure that goods or articles falling under the category of Laboratory Glassware meet specific quality standards. BIS QCO for the laboratory glassware (single volume pipettes) states that these goods must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned in the provided Table and bear the Standard Mark, signifying compliance with the quality standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards. However, this requirement doesn't apply to goods manufactured domestically for export purposes.

BIS QCO for the laboratory glassware (single volume pipettes) highlights different timelines for the enforcement of these standards based on the scale of enterprises. For micro-enterprises, it becomes effective twelve months from the date of publication, and for small enterprises, it comes into force nine months from the date of publication.

Goods or articles falling under the category of Laboratory Glassware are required to comply with the corresponding Indian Standard 1117:2018 (Single volume pipettes). The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for these goods, ensuring that they meet the specified standards. Non-compliance with the provisions of this order may result in penalties under the relevant provisions.

BIS QCO for the laboratory glassware (single volume pipettes), seeks to regulate the quality of Laboratory Glassware in the interest of public safety and standards. It establishes a framework for conformity to specific standards, with the Bureau of Indian Standards playing a crucial role in certification and enforcement. The phased enforcement timeline takes into account the varying capacities of enterprises.

(Single volume pipettes are laboratory instruments used for precise and specific liquid volume measurements, allowing for accurate dispensing or transferring of fluids in scientific experiments and analyses.)

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QCO - Quality Control Order