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BIS QCO for the Cables (Heavy Duty Electric Cables) - (Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V)

(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)

(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)

Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Cables (Heavy Duty Electric Cables) - (Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V) (Quality Control) Order, 2020.

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DATE 21st January, 2020
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BIS QCO for the Cables (Heavy Duty Electric Cables) - (Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order known as the Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order known as the Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020.

Effective from August 1, 2020, this order applies to Heavy Duty Electric Cables.

Goods or articles of Heavy Duty Electric Cables must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 1554 (Part 1):1988, specifying Specification for PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables Part 1 For Working Voltages up to and Including 1100 V. They should bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, this order does not apply to goods or articles intended for export.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Heavy Duty Electric Cables.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Orders & Notifications
Title Issue Date View Order
QCO Order 21/01/2020
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhawan, 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
+91-11-23231903
Implementation Dates

General Implementation

1st August, 2020

Small Enterprises

-

Micro Enterprises

-

Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.
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