BIS Quality Control Order for Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes

On October 17, 2023, theMinistry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued theCopper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This regulation, enacted under theBureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, is aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes, in alignment with Indian Standards.

Key Provisions of the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023

1.Title and Implementation Timeline

Officially titled theCopper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023, the initial timeline was:For large-scale enterprises, the order will be implementedsix months,forsmall enterprises, compliance is required withinnineand formicro enterprises, the implementation timeline wastwelve months.

To provide additional time for compliance, the Ministry issued theCopper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024. The amendment specifies revised implementation timelines for different categories of enterprises:

• Large-scale enterprises: Compliance required byOctober 19, 2024.
• Small enterprises: Compliance required byJanuary 19, 2025.
• Micro enterprises: Compliance required byApril 19, 2025.

2. Mandatory BIS Certification

The order mandates thatCopper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposesconform toIndian StandardIS 613:2000.

·ABIS licenseis required for manufacturers to affix theStandard Mark (ISI Mark)on copper wire rods.

·This regulation doesnot apply to goods manufactured solely for export purposes.

3. Certifying and Enforcement Authority

TheBureau of Indian Standards (BIS)has been designated as the certifying and enforcement authority. BIS will oversee the issuance of licenses and monitor compliance to ensure that only BIS-certified copper wire rods with the Standard Mark are manufactured, imported, or sold in the domestic market.

4. Penalties for Non-Compliance

Any person who violates the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties as specified under theBIS Act, 2016.

This regulatory framework highlights the government’s commitment to improving the quality and reliability of Copper Rods and Bars for Electrical Purposes in India. By mandating conformity toIS 613:2000and extending phased timelines for enterprises, the regulation ensures a balanced approach to quality assurance and industry readiness.

Stay compliant and prepare your business for these important regulatory changes to continue operating within the guidelines of the industry!

Implementation Dates:Date of implementation for Medium & Large-Scale Enterprises: 19thOctober2024

·Date of implementation for Small Enterprises:19thJanuary 2025.

Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: 19thApril 2025.