BIS Extension Order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes)
(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 Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes) (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2026.
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BIS Extension Order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rivet stock for general engineering purposes)
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2026, which came into force on 11th March 2026.
As per this Order, all Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products must comply with the requirements specified under Indian Standard IS 740:1977. These products are required to bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
However, the Order provides certain exemptions:
- Products manufactured domestically for export purposes are exempt from the scope of this Order.
Further, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, shall comply with the applicable Indian Standards as per the specified implementation timeline. The compliance dates differ based on the category of enterprise:
- General Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 December 2026
- Small Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 March 2027
- Micro Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory from 01 June 2027
Accordingly, all manufacturers must ensure adherence to the relevant Indian Standards within the timelines prescribed for their respective categories.
- Import of Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products up to 200 kilograms per year is permitted for research and development (R&D) purposes, subject to the following conditions:
- Such imported products shall not be sold commercially and must be disposed of as scrap.
- The manufacturer must maintain year-wise records of such imports and submit them to the Central Government on official letterhead, duly signed by an authorized signatory.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been designated as the certifying and enforcement authority for these products.
Any person or entity found in violation of the provisions of this Order shall be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
The certification and enforcement authority for Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products as specified in this Order is the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Any individual found in violation of the provisions of this Order will face penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO ORDER | 25/09/2023 | |
| QCO ORDER | 22/03/2024 | |
| Amendment Order | 25/10/2024 | |
| Amendment Order | 05/05/2025 |
General Implementation
1st December, 2026
Small Enterprises
1st March, 2027
Micro Enterprises
1st June, 2027
