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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 ASBESTOS OR FIBRE CEMENT BASED PRODUCTS (SHALLOW CORRUGATED ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEETS).
6th March 2024
The Indian Government, specifically the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has introduced a new rule called the Asbestos or Fibre Cement based Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This rule, authorized by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, allows the Central Government to regulate things in the best interest of the public.
The order has two key aspects. Firstly, it mentions that certain products listed in a table must follow specific Indian Standards mentioned in the same table. Additionally, these products need to have a special mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, which can be obtained through a license as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
According to the BIS QCO for the asbestos or fibre cement based products (shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets) this rule does not apply to products made in India but intended for export. Also, small enterprises, defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, have a nine-month grace period from the date of the rule's announcement. Micro enterprises have an even longer grace period of twelve months.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is in charge of ensuring that the products meet the required standards and enforcing these rules. If anyone violates these rules, they can be penalized under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. As per BIS QCO for the asbestos or fibre cement-based products (shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets) this order mandates that such products must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 13008:1990, specifically focusing on (Shallow Corrugated Asbestos Cement Sheets).
In short, the Asbestos or Fibre Cement based Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, is a set of regulations ensuring that certain products follow specific standards, and the Bureau of Indian Standards oversees and enforces these regulations.
TABLE
Goods or articles
|
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
Asbestos or Fibre Cement based Products |
459:1992 |
Corrugated and Semi - Corrugated Asbestos Cement Sheets |
1592:2003 |
Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipes and Joints |
|
2096:1992 |
Asbestos Cement Flat Sheets |
|
2098:1997 |
Asbestos Cement Building Boards |
|
6908:1991 |
Asbestos - Cement Pipes and Fittings for Sewerage and Drainage |
|
13000:1990 |
Silica-Asbestos-Cement Flat Sheets |
|
8870:1978 |
Asbestos Cement Cable Conduits and Troughs |
|
9627:1980 |
Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipes (Light Duty) |
|
13008:1990 |
Shallow Corrugated Asbestos Cement Sheets |
|
14862:2000 |
Fibre Cement Flat Sheets |
|
14871:2000 |
Fibre Reinforced Cement Products – Long Corrugated or Asymmetrical Section Sheets and Fittings for Roofing and Cladding |
If you want to know more about BIS QCO for the asbestos or fibre cement based products (shallow corrugated asbestos cement sheets), you can contact our certificate agent or customer support.
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: 06 September 2024
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Attachment1: QCO ORDER | View | Download |