QCO 2023 - Detailed Information

The Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023 was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 25 September 2023 in the public interest, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

As per this order, wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy wire for general engineering purposes must comply with Indian Standard IS 739:1992. Manufacturers are required to obtain a valid BIS license and ensure that their products bear the mandatory ISI Standard Mark in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Key Provisions of Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Wire for General Engineering Purposes QCO

Implementation Timeline:

• Large enterprises: Effective after 6 months from the date of notification
• Small enterprises: Effective after 9 months
• Micro enterprises: Effective after 12 months

Also Read Process to obtain ISI mark for Indian Manufactueres 

Also read Process to obtain BIS certification for Foreign Manufactueres 

Mandatory Certification:

All applicable products must conform to IS 739 and carry the ISI mark under a valid BIS license.

Export Exemption:

This order does not apply to products manufactured exclusively for export purposes.

Certification Authority:

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the designated authority for certification and enforcement.

Penalty for Non-Compliance:

Any violation of this order is punishable under the provisions of the BIS Act, which may include fines up to ₹5 lakh, imprisonment up to 1 year, or both, depending on the severity of the offence.