BIS QCO for Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes

Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes Quality Control Order (Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes (Quality Control) Order, 2023)

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has recently published a Quality Control Order on 11/12/2023 in the public interest after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS Act, 2016). Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes shall conform to the relevant Indian Standard (IS 2414:2005 and IS 2415:2015 as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 and shall bear the mandatory ISI Mark under a BIS License granted from the Bureau of Indian Standards (ISI Mark Certification).

Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes BIS QCO key points:

1. For Large Scale units, it shall come into force with effect from 6 months from the date of notification.
2. This QCO shall not apply to such goods or article meant for export.
3. BIS shall certify and enforce the concerned manufacturers to use a Standard Mark as the ISI Mark logo on all the products covered under the same QCO.
4. According to BIS Guideline, any person who contravenes the provisions of this QCO shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. (up to Rs. 5 Lakh, imprisonment for up to 1 year term or 5 times annual turnover)