Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Ferrules for Water Services.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has issued a new Quality Control Order for ferrules used in water services. This QCO is called the "Water Meters and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
As per this quality control order the manufacturers and suppliers of ferrules for water services must ensure their products conform to Indian Standard IS 2692:1989. These ferrules must bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a license from the BIS, following Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The order does not apply to goods manufactured for export.
The order will come into effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. For small enterprises, the order will come into effect nine months after publication. For micro enterprises, the order will come into effect twelve months after publication.
The BIS will be responsible for certifying and enforcing these standards. Anyone who does not comply with this order will face penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 5th
December 2024.
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email : med@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates : 5th September 2024
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