Draft BIS QCO (Quality Control Order) 2025 for Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Government of India, has issued a draft Quality Control Order for Solvent Cement used for UPVC Pipes.

This order is called the Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

It has been issued under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The Order will come into force six months from the date of its notification in the official e-Gazette.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this draft QCO:

1. Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe must comply with the specified Indian Standard - IS 14182: 1994.
2. The product must bear the ISI Mark under a valid BIS license.
3. Certification will be granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
4. The Order applies to the product listed in the official table of the notification.
5. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority.
6. Any person who violates this Order will be punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

The latest version of the applicable Indian Standard, including amendments issued from time to time, shall apply.

Exemptions to this QCO

This Order shall not apply to:

Goods and articles manufactured domestically for export.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation dates are as follows (from the date of notification in the e-Gazette):

• For general enterprises (other than micro and small enterprises): 6 months
• For small enterprises: 9 months
• For micro enterprises: 12 months

Manufacturers and importers must ensure compliance before the applicable date to continue selling these products in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe should:

• Check whether their product is covered under this QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS 14182: 1994)
• Arrange product testing as per BIS requirements
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Prepare necessary documents and factory details
• Ensure certification is obtained before the applicable deadline

Early compliance will help avoid penalties and ensure smooth business operations.

Brand Liaison provides complete support for BIS certification under the Solvent Cement for UPVC Pipe (Quality Control) Order, 2025, including product mapping, documentation assistance, testing coordination, BIS application filing, and end-to-end compliance support to ensure timely certification.