BIS QCO FOR THE LABORATORY GLASSWARE (ONE - MARK VOLUMETRIC FLASKS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 1st January, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Laboratory Glassware (One - Mark volumetric flasks) (Quality Control) Order, 2023 impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers

BIS QCO for the Laboratory Glassware (One - Mark volumetric flasks)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a Quality Control Order named the Laboratory Glassware (Quality Control) Order of 2023.

This regulation becomes effective six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Items categorized as Laboratory Glassware must adhere to Indian Standard 9152012 (One-Mark volumetric flasks) and display the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as specified in Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Products or items containing Pyridine must conform to Indian Standard IS 8058:2018 and display the Standard Mark obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-I as outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The order specifies exemptions, notably excluding domestically manufactured goods or articles intended for export.

Moreover, products meeting these specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the authority responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with this Order

Failure to comply with any provision of this Order may result in penalties under section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

Any updates or modifications to the Indian Standards mentioned in this Order by the Bureau of Indian Standards will apply to this Order starting from the date of publication by the Bureau.

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: 5th Feb, 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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