Steel and Iron Products
Cold-Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate
Strategic Recommendations for Cold-Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate - IS/ISO 11951:2016
- Start BIS Certification Immediately
Apply for BIS certification under IS/ISO 11951:2016 without delay, as enforcement is effective from 30th August 2024. - Engage ERA Compliance Experts
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All consignments of blackplate tinmill products must carry the ISI mark and a valid BIS Test Certificate before sale or import. Non-conforming material must be scrapped per BIS Act provisions.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cold-Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No | IS/ISO 11951:2016 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Cold-Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate |
| ITC (HS) Code | 72101110, 72101190, 72101210, 72101290, 72121010, 72121090, 72091520, 72091590, 72091530, 72091620, 72091690, 72091720, 72091730, 72091790, 72091820, 72091830, 72091890, 72092520, 72092530, 72092590, 72092620, 72092630, 72092690, 72092720, 72092730, 72092790, 72092820, 72092830, 72092890 |
| Quality Control Order | Covered under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024 (superseding S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024) |
| Final Enforcement Date | With immediate effect (30th August 2024) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure quality, corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties of cold-reduced tinmill products used in packaging, engineering, and industrial applications. |
| Products Covered | Blackplate cold-reduced tinmill products of various grades and thicknesses for packaging, cans, engineering, and industrial use. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured domestically only for export and conforming to buyer-specified foreign standards are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | - Packaging & Canning Industries- Engineering & Fabrication- Automotive & Transport- Consumer Goods- Heavy Machinery & Equipment |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Products must bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a BIS license.- Each consignment must be accompanied by a BIS Test Certificate.- Non-conforming material must be scrapped per BIS Act provisions. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | - Apply for BIS certification under IS/ISO 11951:2016.- Align production and quality control with IS/ISO 11951:2016.- Maintain test certificates and production records.- Ensure ISI marking before sale in India. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Governed under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority. |
| Penalties | Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine of not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× the value of goods), or both. Continuing offences may attract an additional ₹5,000 per day fine. |
| Supersession & Amendment Clause | Supersedes earlier QCO (S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024). Any future BIS amendments to IS/ISO 11951:2016 will automatically apply. |
| Conclusion | Compliance with BIS certification is mandatory for all domestic manufacturers and importers of cold-reduced tinmill products – blackplate to ensure quality, safety, and reliability in packaging and industrial applications. |
| References/Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024; Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024; BIS Act, 2016 |
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Notification
The product Cold-Reduced Tinmill Products – Blackplate, classified under ITC (HS) codes 72101110, 72101190, 72101210, 72101290, 72121010, 72121090, 72091520, 72091590, 72091530, 72091620, 72091690, 72091720, 72091730, 72091790, 72091820, 72091830, 72091890, 72092520, 72092530, 72092590, 72092620, 72092630, 72092690, 72092720, 72092730, 72092790, 72092820, 72092830, 72092890 has been brought under mandatory quality control through the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified via S.O. 3716(E), dated 29th August 2024, by the Ministry of Steel. This order supersedes the earlier QCO notified as S.O. 574(E), dated 5th February 2024.
Enforcement Timeline
- Notification Date: 29th August 2024
- Effective Date: 30th August 2024
- Enforcement: With immediate effect
Overview
The regulation mandates adherence to IS/ISO 11951:2016 for cold-reduced tinmill products – blackplate. These products are widely used in packaging, engineering, automotive, and industrial applications due to their corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical strength. Compliance ensures market access and product reliability.
Objective & Scope
The order seeks to eliminate substandard blackplate tinmill products from the domestic market and ensure BIS-certified production for packaging, engineering, and industrial sectors.
Products Covered
This applies specifically to cold-reduced blackplate tinmill products of various grades and thicknesses for packaging, can-making, engineering, and industrial applications.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured solely for export, conforming to foreign buyer specifications, are exempt.
Industries Impacted
- Packaging & Canning Industries
- Engineering & Fabrication
- Automotive & Transport
- Consumer Goods
- Heavy Machinery & Equipment
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
- Every consignment must carry the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license.
- Compliance with IS/ISO 11951:2016 is compulsory.
- Each consignment must include a BIS Test Certificate.
- Non-conforming material must be scrapped in accordance with BIS Act provisions.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I immediately.
- Align production and quality systems with IS/ISO 11951:2016.
- Maintain rigorous in-house testing and quality control.
- Ensure marking and certification before distribution or sale in India.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
This order is issued under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority. Violation of the order attracts penalties under Section 29 of the BIS Act, 2016, including imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine of not less than ₹2 lakh (extendable up to 10× the value of goods), or both. Continuing offences may attract an additional fine of ₹5,000 per day.
Conclusion
Compliance with IS/ISO 11951:2016 and the listed ITC (HS) codes is mandatory with immediate effect. Stakeholders must obtain BIS certification, follow marking requirements, and align manufacturing practices to avoid penalties and ensure quality in packaging and industrial applications.
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