BIS AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS (PRIMARY ALUMINIUM INGOTS FOR REMELTING) (MINISTRY OF MINES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date: 3rd May, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Primary Aluminium ingots for remelting) Amendment Order, 2024 of (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS Amendment Order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Primary Aluminium ingots for remelting)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Mines has announced the "Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys Amendment Order, 2024" under the Quality Control Order of 2023. This amendment will come into effect on December 1, 2024.

This directive aims to maintain the quality standards of primary aluminium ingots for remelting purposes, with exemptions for items intended for export.

For compliance, these products must adhere to Indian Standard 2590:1987 and display the Standard Mark. This mark is authorized for use only under a license obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-1 outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will supervise the certification and enforcement of these quality standards for aluminum and aluminum alloy ingots and castings.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India).

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: mtd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 1st December 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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