Compulsory quality norms for asbestos cement products; Made in India
23 May 2024
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The government has introduced compulsory quality standards for asbestos or fibre cement-based products to limit the influx of inferior goods and promote domestic manufacturing. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notification titled 'Asbestos or Fibre Cement based Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024' on March 6, establishing that products must bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark to be produced, sold, traded, imported, or stocked.
The order will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. To support small and micro industries and ensure smooth compliance with the quality control order (QCO), concessions have been provided in terms of deadlines.
Small industries have been granted an additional nine months, while micro industries have been given an additional 12 months to meet the standards. Violation of the BIS Act can lead to imprisonment for up to two years or a minimum fine of Rs 2 lakh for the first offence.
The DPIIT is actively undertaking initiatives, including the development of QCOs, to enhance awareness of quality standards among both users and manufacturers. Mandatory QCOs play a crucial role in preventing the import of sub-standard products, curbing unfair trade practices, and ensuring consumer safety and environmental protection. Previously, similar orders have been issued for various goods, such as smart meters, welding rods, cookware, fire extinguishers, ceiling fans, and gas stoves.
(Source: Economic Times)
The government has introduced compulsory quality standards for asbestos or fibre cement-based products to limit the influx of inferior goods and promote domestic manufacturing. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notification titled 'Asbestos or Fibre Cement based Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024' on March 6, establishing that products must bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark to be produced, sold, traded, imported, or stocked. The order will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. To support small and micro industries and ensure smooth compliance with the quality control order (QCO), concessions have been provided in terms of deadlines. Small industries have been granted an additional nine months, while micro industries have been given an additional 12 months to meet the standards. Violation of the BIS Act can lead to imprisonment for up to two years or a minimum fine of Rs 2 lakh for the first offence. The DPIIT is actively undertaking initiatives, including the development of QCOs, to enhance awareness of quality standards among both users and manufacturers. Mandatory QCOs play a crucial role in preventing the import of sub-standard products, curbing unfair trade practices, and ensuring consumer safety and environmental protection. Previously, similar orders have been issued for various goods, such as smart meters, welding rods, cookware, fire extinguishers, ceiling fans, and gas stoves.
(Source: Economic Times)
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