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

Effective Dates:

• Date of implementation for General (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): October 19, 2024.

• Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: January 19, 2025.

• The implementation date for Micro Enterprises is scheduled for April 19, 2025.

Copper products must comply with Indian Standard IS 10773:1995, which pertains to Wrought Copper Tubes for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Purposes. They are required to display the Standard Mark, obtained through a license from the Bureau, following Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Exceptions

• Micro-enterprises and small enterprises, as outlined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act of 2006 (27 of 2006), are obligated to comply with the designated Indian Standards.

• This order does not apply to goods or articles intended for domestic manufacturing for export purposes

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: cmd2@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates:

• Date of implementation for General (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): October 19, 2024.

• Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: January 19, 2025.

• The implementation date for Micro Enterprises is set for April 19, 2025.