Metals and Alloys
Cast Aluminium & Alloys
Strategic Recommendations for IS 617:1994 (Cast Aluminium & Alloys)
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
File BIS applications and align specs/drawings to IS 617 ahead of 01 Dec 2024. - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
Engage ERA for documentation, lab coordination, and ISI mark artwork review. - Reach Out for Support
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For licence filing, test scheduling, and audit readiness. - Track QCO Amendments & Exemptions
Monitor enforcement dates and export-only exemption updates via official gazette/ERA newsletters bulletins. - Ensure ISI Marking & Declarations
Ship only ISI-marked ingots/castings with proper batch traceability and records as per Scheme-I.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cast aluminium and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 617:1994. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Cast aluminium and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. |
| Quality Control Order | Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Quality Control) Order, 2023. |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 3846(E), dated 31 Aug 2023; First Amendment via S.O. 5090(E), dated 30 Nov 2023 (commencement shifted to 01.06.2024); Second Amendment via S.O. 1902(E), dated 03 May 2024 (commencement shifted to 01.12.2024). |
| Final Enforcement Date | 01 December 2024 (Order comes into force on 01.12.2024). |
| Objective & Scope | To mandate BIS certification and Standard Mark for IS 617:1994 products to ensure consistent quality and safety; licensing under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Products Covered | Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings conforming to IS 617:1994 (for general engineering purposes). |
| Exemptions | Goods meant exclusively for export are excluded from the QCO. |
| Industries Impacted | Primary aluminium producers, foundries & die-casting units, automotive & engineering components, electrical & machinery manufacturers, metal traders & importers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 617:1994; products must bear the ISI Standard Mark under BIS licence (Scheme-I). |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS licence; complete testing at BIS-recognised labs; ensure pack/documentation carries ISI mark before sale/import; align procurement and contracts to IS 617:1994. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016; BIS designated as certifying and enforcing authority in the QCO. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Action under the BIS Act, 2016 (which may include seizure, licence cancellation/suspension, fines and/or imprisonment), as applicable. |
| Conclusion | From 01 Dec 2024, aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings must conform to IS 617:1994 and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence to be sold in India. |
| References / Annexures | QCO 2023: S.O. 3846(E) [31 Aug 2023]; Amendment: S.O. 5090(E) [30 Nov 2023]; Amendment: S.O. 1902(E) [03 May 2024]. |
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Notification
The product Cast aluminium and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes covered under Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Quality Control) Order, 2023 via S.O. 3846(E) on 31 August 2023, later amended by S.O. 5090(E) on 30 November 2023 and S.O. 1902(E) on 03 May 2024.
Enforcement Timeline
The commencement was first shifted to 01 June 2024 and then to 01 December 2024 (final).
Overview
IS 617:1994 covers cast aluminium and aluminium-alloy ingots and castings for general engineering use. The QCO mandates conformity to the Indian Standard and ISI marking under a BIS licence (Scheme-I).
Objective & Scope
To ensure consistent product quality and safety through compulsory BIS certification and Standard Mark for IS 617 products.
Products Covered
Aluminium and aluminium-alloy ingots and castings as specified against IS 617:1994 in the QCO table.
Exemptions Provided
Goods/articles meant exclusively for export are outside the scope of the Order.
Industries Impacted
Producers of primary aluminium, foundries/die-casting units, automotive and engineering casting makers, electrical & machinery manufacturers, and metal traders/importers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Conform to IS 617:1994; obtain BIS licence under Scheme-I; affix ISI mark on covered goods before sale/import; BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Apply for BIS licence; complete testing at BIS-recognised labs; ensure marking and documentation; update procurement terms to require IS 617 compliance.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforcement under the BIS Act, 2016 by BIS; non-compliance may invite seizure, licence action, fines and/or imprisonment per the Act.
Conclusion
Effective 01 December 2024, domestic sale/import of covered items requires valid BIS licence and ISI marking; export-only consignments are exempt.
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