The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) on March 05, 2024, issued the Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates (Quality Control) Order, 2024, in supersession of the Resin Treated Compressed Wood Laminates (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Compulsory use of Standard Marks
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 as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:
Provided that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically meant for export.
• Certification and enforcing authority
The Bureau 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 from January 25, 2024.
Provided that with respect to small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force with effect from April 25, 2025.
Provided further that in respect of micro-enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force with effect from July 14, 2025.
Kindly find the Table provided with this document attached to the document.
[Notification No S.O. 1018(E)]