Plywood and Wooden flush door shutters
Structural Plywood
Strategic Recommendations for Structural Plywood (IS 10701:2012)
- Start BIS Certification Early
Large & Medium Enterprises must comply by 28 Feb 2025, Small by 28 May 2025, and Micro by 28 Aug 2025. - Engage with Compliance Professionals (ERA)
ERA experts can assist in BIS application filing, testing coordination, and ISI mark implementation. - Reach Out for Assistance
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For QCO clarifications, exemptions, and certification support. - Monitor Notifications & Standard Updates
Track any amendments to IS 10701:2012 or future QCO changes via ERA NEWSLETTER compliance alerts. - Ensure Proper ISI Marking & Segregation
Verify ISI mark on all domestic-use plywood; maintain export-only stock separately for exemption compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Structural Plywood |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 10701:2012 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Structural Plywood – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments |
Notified via S.O. 1377(E), dated 15 March 2024
Supersedes: S.O. 3841(E), dated 29 August 2023 |
| Final Enforcement Date |
Large & Medium Enterprises: 28 February 2025 Small Enterprises: 28 May 2025 Micro Enterprises: 28 August 2025 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure strength, load-bearing capacity, and structural safety of plywood used in load-critical applications. |
| Products Covered | Structural plywood sheets used in beams, flooring, roofing, walling, formwork, and load-bearing construction works. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Construction & Infrastructure, Real Estate, Plywood Manufacturers, Furniture & Civil Engineering Works. |
| Mandatory Compliance | BIS certification under IS 10701:2012 required; ISI marking mandatory under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, test products in BIS-recognized labs, affix ISI marking before sale. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Governed under BIS Act, 2016 with BIS as certifying & enforcement authority. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of stock, monetary fines, license suspension/cancellation, imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | By 2025 deadlines, all structural plywood must comply with IS 10701:2012 and carry ISI marking. |
| References / Annexures | QCO 2024: S.O. 1377(E) [15 March 2024] Superseded QCO 2023: S.O. 3841(E) [29 Aug 2023] |
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Notification
Structural plywood covered under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024, issued via S.O. 1377(E) dated 15 March 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the BIS Act, 2016. This order supersedes the earlier QCO 2023 (S.O. 3841(E) dated 29 August 2023).
Enforcement Timeline
- Large & Medium Enterprises: 28 February 2025
- Small Enterprises: 28 May 2025
- Micro Enterprises: 28 August 2025
Overview
Structural plywood is used in heavy-duty applications such as beams, formwork, roofing, flooring, and load-bearing walls. It must withstand high mechanical stress and environmental exposure. To ensure structural safety and consistency, BIS has made certification mandatory under IS 10701:2012.
Objective & Scope
The objective of IS 10701:2012 is to define technical requirements for structural plywood, including load-bearing strength, modulus of elasticity, bonding quality, resistance to warping, moisture stability, and durability. The scope covers plywood used in construction and engineering applications where strength is critical.
Products Covered
- Structural plywood for flooring, roofing, and walling
- Load-bearing plywood for beams and joists
- Formwork and shuttering for heavy construction projects
- Plywood panels for structural engineering works
Exemptions Provided
- Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt from mandatory BIS licensing and ISI marking.
Industries Impacted
- Plywood & Wood Products Industry
- Civil Construction & Real Estate Sector
- Infrastructure Development (bridges, dams, highways, housing)
- Furniture & Modular Construction requiring structural-grade plywood
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification under IS 10701:2012. All domestically sold structural plywood must carry the ISI mark, as per Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Testing must be carried out in BIS-recognized laboratories.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Apply for BIS license before enforcement deadlines.
- Conduct strength and durability testing in BIS-approved labs.
- Ensure proper ISI mark is displayed on products.
- Keep export consignments separately documented.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
- The order is enforced under the BIS Act, 2016, with BIS as the designated certifying and enforcing authority.
- Non-compliance may result in seizure of products, monetary fines, suspension/cancellation of license, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
From 28 February 2025 (with staggered compliance dates for SMEs and Micro units), all structural plywood must comply with IS 10701:2012 and carry BIS certification. This step reinforces safety, reliability, and durability standards in India’s construction and infrastructure sectors.
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