BIS EXTENSION ORDER FOR COPPER PRODUCTS QUALITY CONTROL (COPPER WIRE RODS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date:25th April, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Extension Order for Copper Products (Copper Wire Rods for Electrical Applications) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an extension order titled the "Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released an extension order named the "Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

Effective Dates:

The effective date for entities other than Micro and Small Enterprises is October 19, 2024.
The implementation date for Small Enterprises is set for January 19, 2025.
The implementation date for Micro Enterprises is scheduled for April 19, 2025.

Copper products must conform to the Indian Standard IS 12444:2020, which specifically addresses copper wire rods for electrical applications. These products are required to display the Standard Mark, obtained through a license from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Exceptions:

Micro and small enterprises, as outlined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), are required to comply with the designated Indian Standards.
This directive excludes goods or articles intended for domestic production for the purpose of export.

Enforcement: The Bureau will act as the certifying and enforcing body for Copper Products.

Penalties:Any individual found violating the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

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:

The effective date for entities other than Micro and Small Enterprises is October 19, 2024.
The implementation date for Small Enterprises is set for January 19, 2025.
The implementation date for Micro Enterprises is scheduled for April 19, 2025.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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