Drums and Tins are under mandatory BIS Certification as per the guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India). For industries manufacturing drums and tins, obtaining BIS certification India is crucial for compliance with government regulations and ensuring consumer trust. Drums and tins are widely used for packaging and transporting various goods, including chemicals, food products and industrial materials. Ensuring their quality is essential to prevent leakage, contamination, or structural failure. This certification signifies adherence to quality standards, thereby enhancing market credibility.
Quality Control Order for Drums and Tins
The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has notified the Quality Control Order (QCO) after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards on 17th October, 2023 to mandate BIS certification for Drums and Tins.
(1) This Order may be called the Drums and Tins (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
(2) It shall come into force on the expiry of 6 months from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette
Date of Implementation: 17th April, 2024
Penalty for contravention: If any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Drums and Tins Covered under mandatory BIS certification:
| Goods or articles | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| Drums and Tins | IS 13997: 2014 | Drums, Large Open Top |
| IS 1783 (Part 1): 2014 | Drums Large, Fixed Ends – Grade A Drums | |
| IS 1783 (Part 2): 2014 | Drums, Large, Fixed Ends – Grade B Drums | |
| IS 2552: 1989 | Steel Drums (Galvanized and Ungalvanized) | |
| IS 3575: 1993 | Bitumen Drums | |
| IS 916: 2000 | Square Tins for Solid Products | |
| IS 10325: 2000 | Square Tins – 15 Kilograms or litre for Ghee, Vanaspati, Edible Oils and Bakery Shortenings |
Conclusion
BIS certification for drums and tins is now mandatory for manufacturers to ensure product quality, safety and regulatory compliance. By obtaining BIS certification, manufacturers of Drums and Tins can adhere to the ISI mark on their products, which shows that the products are tested and certified by the government body.
As the Bureau of Indian Standards has made BIS certification mandatory for Drums and Tins, manufacturers can not manufacture or sell their products in the Indian market without BIS certification.
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