BIS QCO for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion : Scheme I Update

The Government of India issues the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) mandating the use of the Standard Mark under a License or Certificate of Conformity (CoC). The government made it necessary for various reasons, including public interest, preservation of human and animal health, environmental safety, avoidance of unfair trade practices, and national security.

Overview For BIS QCO for the Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion

We feel obliged to inform you about an important update on the Indian Standard for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Amendment Order 2024, which applies to all existing license holders, new applicants, producers, importers, and product dealers.

The Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Amendment Order 2024 was issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

1. Date of Enforcement :

This Order will become effective from December 24, 2024.

2. Applicability:

It applies to the products manufactured from Polypropylene (PP) materials for moulding and extrusion, omitting those meant for export.

3. Standards Compliance:

The products established from polypropylene (PP) materials for molding and extrusion must comply with the Indian Standard IS 10951:2020.  They are obliged to display the Standard Mark received through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-l in Schedule-ll of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

4. Certification and Enforcement:

The Bureau of Indian Standards will be in charge of certifying and enforcing items or commodities produced from Polypropylene (PP) for moulding and extrusion. Violations of this order shall result in the penalties provided in the applicable Act. 

How BIS Works For Polypropylene Materials for Moulding and Extrusion  :

BIS certification often includes licensing and surveillance BIS Certification Procedure. 

The licensing procedure includes the following steps:

• The manufacturer needs to apply for BIS certification.
• The chemical facility will be examined in advance by a BIS officer.
• Following the assessment, product samples will be tested.
• Following the evaluation, the BIS officer will decide on the outcome.
• The inspecting officer will carry out the surveillance method after the inspection process to conduct a complete evaluation of the plant.

The surveillance technique includes the following steps:

• The inspection body will visit the factory to verify the test results.
• The inspection officer will send the samples to independent laboratories.
• The test report will include commentary or a summary of the complaint regarding the inquiry.
• A report on the performance review will be written.

Following the assessment of the report, the BIS license is issued for Polypropylene Materials for Moulding and Extrusion