In a groundbreaking move, DPIIT introduced a Quality Control Order (QCO) on October 17, 2023, making ISI Mark mandatory for Drums and Tins under the BIS-ISI scheme effective from April 17, 2024.   

The ISI Mark is mandatory on the following types of drums and tins:  

1. Bitumen Drums

2. Large Open Drums

3. Large Drums with Fixed Ends – Grade A

4. Large Drums with Fixed Ends – Grade B

5. Steel Drums (Galvanized and Ungalvanized)

6. Square Tins designed for Solid Products

7. Square Tins with a capacity of 15 Kilograms or Liters, specifically for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils, and Bakery Shortenings

 Note- This directive does not extend to items containing powdered, semi-solid, or liquid materials when imported into India. 

The enforcement dates for micro and small enterprises are as follows: 

🔰 Small Enterprises: 17 July 2024  

🔰 Micro Enterprises: 17 October 2024  

For detailed information, you can refer to the official notification.

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