Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order 2023, has introduced regulations to ensure the quality of wood-based boards. This order mandates adherence to Indian Standards, introduces certification and enforcement, and specifies penalties for non-compliance.

The order necessitates that wood-based boards meet Indian Standards, enhancing product quality and consumer safety. It outlines the use of the Standard Mark through Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licensing. The order’s provisions include exemptions for goods manufactured for export. The BIS is designated as the authority for certification and enforcement, ensuring compliance. Non-compliance is subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The order provides a detailed table specifying applicable Indian Standards for various wood-based board types.

The Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order 2023 is a significant step towards ensuring standardized and quality wood-based boards in India. By setting Indian Standards, facilitating certification, and designating the Bureau of Indian Standards for enforcement, the order enhances consumer trust, product reliability, and industry credibility.

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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 10th August, 2023

S.O. 3604(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement.–(1) This Order may be called the Wood Based Boards (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force with effect from six months from the date of notification.

Provided that for 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 nine months from the date of publication of this notification.

Provided that for 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 twelve months from the date of publication of this notification.

Compulsory use of Standard Mark.–Goods or articles specified in column (1) of the Table below shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned in column (2) of the said Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau as per Scheme-I 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 for export.

Certification and enforcement authority. –The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in column (1) of the said 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.

TABLE

Note : For the purposes of this Table, the latest version of Indian Standards including the amendments issued thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time, shall apply from the date of such notification.

[F. No. P-14031/21/2023-CI]

SANJIV, Jt. Secy.