Executive Summary:
This notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards, Department of Consumer Affairs, specifies the marking fees for various Indian Standards, effective October 3, 2021. It lists fees applicable to micro, small, medium, and large-scale enterprises. The notification is in pursuance of Scheme I of Schedule II of the Bureau of Indian Standards Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Marking Fees:** The Bureau of Indian Standards notifies the marking fees as per the schedule provided.
* **Schedule Structure:** The schedule includes the Indian Standard Number, Unit, Slab 1 rate, Slab 2 rate, Slab 3 rate, and Effective Date.
* **Fee Applicability:**
* Fees are differentiated based on the size of the enterprise (Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Scale).
* Slab rates are defined for different quantity ranges.
* The marking fee can vary from 49,000.00 to 516,000.00 depending on the standard and unit.
Impact Analysis:
Bureau of Indian Standards:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the marking fees as per the notified schedule.
* Action Required: Ensure the correct marking fees are applied and collected from enterprises seeking certification under the specified Indian Standards.
Enterprises Seeking Certification:
* Impact: Will need to pay the marking fees as per the new schedule to obtain or maintain certification for their products under the relevant Indian Standards.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine the applicable marking fees for their products and ensure timely payment to the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: The city in India where the notification was issued.
October 14, 2021: Date of publication of the Gazette notification.
Department of Consumer Affairs: The Indian government department that issued the notification.
Bureau of Indian Standards: The organization that is notifying the marking fees.
Bureau of Indian Standards Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018: The regulation under which the notification is issued.
IS 4367:1991: Indian Standard Number for a product, mentioned in the schedule of marking fees
IS 14500:1998: Indian Standard Number for a product, mentioned in the schedule of marking fees
IS 7872:2020: Indian Standard Number for a product, mentioned in the schedule of marking fees