BIS Quality Control Order 2023 for Laboratory Glassware

Introduction to the BIS QCO of Laboratory Glassware

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has published the Laboratory Glassware (Quality Control) Order, 2023 under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the authority that mandates certification for laboratory glassware. BIS maintains the safety, quality, and performance of the products that are regulated in the Indian market.

The BIS certification of laboratory glassware is mandatory under the Laboratory Glassware (Quality Control) Order, 2023, to ensure the quality of the products, their compliance with the Indian Standards, and their usefulness in laboratories. The products subject to this order need to have the BIS Standard Mark in Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Products that fall under the QCO

Note: For all products, the latest version of the Indian Standard, including amendments notified by BIS, shall apply.

Key Provisions of the Laboratory Glassware QCO, 2023

• All the laboratory glassware mentioned above should be certified under BIS.
• The products ought to be of the most recent version of the applicable Indian Standard.
• The certification required is the BIS certification that is acquired under Scheme-I.
• This does not apply to goods manufactured domestically exclusively for export.
• BIS will be the certifying and authoritative body.
• Any violation of this order would be punishable as provided in the BIS Act, 2016.

What is the Implication of Laboratory Glassware QCO 2023 on Businesses?

This notification requires both the manufacturers and the importers of notified laboratory glassware to comply with the law of BIS certification. Companies should make sure that they test the products properly, investigate the production plants, and obtain a license to sell in India. It is recommended that only BIS-certified laboratory glassware be purchased by customers.

Effects of this Order on the Industry

• Provides quality and trustworthy lab glassware
• Eliminates the sale of low-quality or unsafe glass
• Develops trust in certified products among end-users and laboratories

What is the Date of Implementation?

• General manufacturers: 6 months following the date of publication.
• Small enterprises: 9 months after the day of publication.
• Micro enterprises: 12 months post publication date.

Now, What to Do?

To avoid penalties, businesses are expected to take immediate action to ensure that they do not contravene the Laboratory Glassware (Quality Control) Order, 2023. 

Key steps include:

• Apply for BIS certification immediately.
• Make sure the manufacturing and quality systems are in line with the Indian Standards.
• Keep accurate records and carry out product testing.
• Customers who are importing ought to ensure that the foreign manufacturers have genuine BIS licences.

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