| Product | Asbestos – Cement Pipes and Fittings for Sewerage and Drainage |
| Certification Body | Bureau of Indian Standards |
| Indian Standard | IS 6908:1991 |
| Scope | This standard covers the requirements for asbestos-cement pipes and fittings suitable for use with gravity flow at atmospheric pressure, intended for sewerage and drainage applications. |
| Voluntary/Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Implementation date | 6th September 2024 |
| End-use application | Asbestos-cement pipes and fittings are used in sewerage and drainage systems for their durability and resistance to corrosion and chemicals. They are suitable for underground applications, providing long-lasting performance. However, their use has decreased due to health risks associated with asbestos exposure. |
| Gazette Notification released by | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Download Notification | Asbestos-or-Fibre-Cement-based-products-QCO-2024.pdf (bis.gov.in) |
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, specifically the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, regularly issues Quality Control Orders (QCOs) under the aspect of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to regulate various types of goods imported into or manufactured locally within the country. The objective is to foster a safe and quality-centric environment nationwide.
In line with this objective, a recent QCO has been issued to regulate “Asbestos – Cement Pipes and Fittings for Sewerage and Drainage”. This product falls under the mandatory BIS-ISI Mark certification scheme (Scheme-I of Schedule II), making it mandatory for manufacturers and importers to obtain a valid license by a specified deadline. Failure to comply will lead to the prohibition of importing, manufacturing or selling these goods in the Indian market.
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