Centre issues quality control order on Aluminium and alloys

The centre has issued a fresh Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order which will come into effect from October 1 onwards. Relaxations have been given for import of goods for research and development.

This order covers aluminium alloy tubes for irrigation purposes - welded tubes, EC grade aluminium rod produced by continuous casting and rolling, and Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods and sections, among others.

The date of implementation in general will be October 1, 2025. Small enterprises can import non-QCO compliant products till January 1, 2026, while micro enterprises have the relaxation till April 1, 2026.