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BIS QCO FOR THE WOOD-BASED BOARDS (PARTICLE BOARDS OF WOOD AND OTHER LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIALS (MEDIUM DENSITY) FOR GENERAL PURPOSES)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date 12th March, 2024
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Wood-Based Boards (Particle boards of wood and other lignocellulosic materials (medium density) for general purposes) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
BIS QCO for the Wood-Based Boards (Particle boards of wood and other lignocellulosic materials (medium density) for general purposes)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the "Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2024," scheduled to take effect starting February 11, 2025.
However, for small enterprises defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, enforcement will begin on May 11, 2025, and for micro-enterprises, on August 11, 2025.
According to this order, Particle boards made from wood and other lignocellulosic materials (medium density) for general purposes must comply with Indian Standard 3087:2005 and display the Standard Mark, obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Scheme-1 as outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
It's crucial to note that this order excludes domestically manufactured goods or articles intended for export from its scope.
The Bureau of Indian Standards will oversee the certification and enforcement for Particle boards made from wood and other lignocellulosic materials (medium density) for general purposes.
Individuals found violating the provisions of this order will face penalties in accordance with the relevant legislation.
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: ced@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates: 11th February 2025
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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