The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, which will come into effect on 1st April 2025.
As per this notification, goods or articles listed in the below table must comply with the corresponding Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) by Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Exemptions
- Export Products: The provisions of this order shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.
- R&D Imports: Goods or articles imported for research and development purposes, up to 200 kilograms annually, are exempted under the following conditions:
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- These items must not be sold commercially and must be disposed of as scrap.
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- Manufacturers must maintain year-wise records of such imports and submit the details to the Central Government on official letterhead, duly signed by an authorized signatory.
Enforcement Authority
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certifying and enforcement authority for all goods and articles specified in the table.
Penalties
Any individual or entity found violating the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties as prescribed under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Timeline
The order will be implemented in a phased manner as follows:
- General Enterprises: 1st April, 2025
- Small Enterprises: 1st July, 2025
- Micro Enterprises: 1st October, 2025
This initiative aims to ensure the quality and safety of aluminium and aluminium alloy products while supporting innovation and adhering to international standards.
Table
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S.No |
Indian Standard |
Title of Indian Standard |
| 1. | 7092(Part1):1992 | Aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation purposes –welded tubes |
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2. |
7092(Part2):1987 | Aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation purposes –welded tubes |
| 3. | 5484:1997 | Electrical conductor grade aluminium rod produced by continuous casting and rolling |
| 4. | 733:1983 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods and sections (for general engineering purposes) |
| 5. | 734:1975 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys, forging stock and forgings for general engineering purposes |
| 6. | 736:1986 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plates for general engineering purposes |
| 7. | 737:2008 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets and strips for general engineering purposes |
| 8. | 739:1992 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire for general engineering purposes |
| 9. | 740:1977 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes |
| 10. | 5082:1998 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods, tubes, sections, plates and sheets for electrical appliances |
| 11. | 16011:2012 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy foil for pharmaceutical packaging |
| 12. | 17682:2021 | Aluminium composite panel |
| 13. | 1285:2002 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys – extruded round tube and hollow section for general engineering purpose |
| 14. | 2067:1975 | Wrought aluminium wire for electrical purposes |
| 15. | 21:1992 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for the manufacture of utensils |
| 16. | 1254:2007 | Corrugated aluminium sheet |
| 17. | 7902:2001 | Aluminium alloy forging stock and forgings (alloy 24343) for aerospace appliances |
For more information, you can refer to the official notification issued by the government: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024
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