BIS Quality Control Order for Plywood for General Purposes

Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024

On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This regulation, enacted under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, supersedes the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2023, except for actions already undertaken under the previous order.

Key Provisions of the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024

1. Title and Implementation Timeline

Officially titled the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024, the regulation mandates phased implementation based on the size of the enterprise:

• For all enterprises: The order will come into effect from February 28, 2025.
• For small enterprises: Compliance is required starting May 28, 2025.
• For micro enterprises: The deadline for compliance is extended to August 28, 2025.
1. Mandatory BIS Certification

The regulation mandates that Plywood for general purposes must conform to Indian Standard IS 303:1989.

• Manufacturers must obtain a BIS license to affix the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) on their products.
• This requirement does not apply to goods manufactured solely for export purposes.
2. Certifying and Enforcement Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been designated as the certifying and enforcement authority. BIS will oversee the certification process and ensure that only compliant products are manufactured, imported, or sold in the domestic market.

4. Penalties for Non-Compliance

Any person who contravenes the provisions of this order will face penalties as specified under the BIS Act, 2016.

This order underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring the quality, durability, and safety of plywood and wooden flush door shutters in India. By mandating adherence to IS 303:1989 and providing a phased timeline for compliance, it seeks to balance consumer protection with industry readiness.

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

BIS Certification for Plywood for General Purposes IS 303: 1989