The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) on December 13, 2023, issued the Cycle and Rickshaw Tyres and Tubes (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
The following has been stated:
• Compulsory use of Standard Mark:
Goods or articles specified in the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in the Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:
Provided that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.
Provided further that in relation to micro-enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of 12 months from December 13, 2023.
Provided also that in relation to small enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of 9 months from December 13, 2023.
• Certification and enforcement authority:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the Table.
• Penalty for Contravention:
Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
This notification will come into force after the expiry of six months from December 13, 2023.
[Notification No S.O. 5323(E)]
