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 meet the standards outlined in Indian Standard IS 4171:1983, which covers copper rods and bars for general engineering purposes. These items should prominently feature the Standard Mark, indicating compliance with regulations set forth by the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II.

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.

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.