QCO NOTIFICATION FOR MANDATORY BIS CERTIFICATION OF "NICKEL"

On August 31st, 2023, the Ministry of Mines in India released a crucial directive under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Named as the Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023, this order aims to standardize the quality of nickel powder produced within the country. The order mandates the compulsory use of Standard Mark licensed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and sets the BIS as the certifying and enforcing authority. The Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023 is to come into effect three months after its publication date.

OVERVIEW





How to get BIS certificate?

  1. Documentation process: If you want to obtain BIS certification, you must prepare all necessary documentation before submitting your application.
  2. Application Submission: Once all relevant documents are prepared, the application form and supporting documentation will be submitted to the BIS Portal.
  3. Scrutiny of application: BIS officials will carefully review each and every document and application submitted.
  4. Audit of manufacturing premises: Following scrutiny, BIS will appoint an auditor to audit manufacturing premises. During the inspection of manufacturing facilities, BIS officials will draw a sample and send it to a BIS-approved laboratory for testing.
  5. Sample testing: All samples collected will be tested in a BIS-approved laboratory to ensure that the product meets the requirements of applicable Indian standards.
  6. Grant of BIS Licence: If the product complies with the specified standard, BIS will grant a BIS license to the manufacturer.


CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in

Implementation Dates: --



The order takes effect six months from the date of notification. But there are several compliance deadlines based on the size of the enterprise: nine months for Small Enterprises and twelve months for Micro Enterprises.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards



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