Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products
Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Plate (IS 736:1986)
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plate (for general engineering purposes). |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 736:1986. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plate for general engineering purposes. |
| Quality Control Order | Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025. |
| Notification & Amendments | |
| Final Enforcement Date | For Large & Medium Enterprises: 1 October 2025 For Small Enterprises: 1 January 2026 For Micro Enterprises: 1 April 2026 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure uniform quality, safety, and performance of wrought aluminium alloy plates in general engineering applications by mandating BIS certification under IS 736:1986. |
| Products Covered | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plates intended for general engineering purposes. |
| Exemptions | - Products meant exclusively for export. - Imports up to 200 kg annually for R&D by aluminium product manufacturers (not for commercial sale, must be scrapped, with records maintained). |
| Industries Impacted | - Aluminium rolling mills and plate manufacturers, - Metal fabrication & general engineering industries, - Industrial equipment & capital goods producers, - Infrastructure & construction sector. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 736:1986, ISI marking required, BIS license under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | - Apply for BIS license, - Conduct testing in BIS-recognized labs, - Ensure ISI marking before sale/import, - Declare exempted R&D/import stock. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016 by BIS and DPIIT. Includes inspections, certification controls, and enforcement mechanisms. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of non-compliant goods, suspension or cancellation of license, fines and/or imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | From the respective deadlines, all aluminium plates for general engineering purposes must comply with IS 736:1986 and carry BIS certification. The 2025 QCO supersedes the 2024 Order and sets strict quality benchmarks for aluminium plate production and trade. |
| References / Annexures | QCO 2025: S.O. 2021(E) [5 May 2025] Corrigendum: S.O. 2682(E) [16 June 2025] Corrigendum: S.O. 2683(E) [16 June 2025] Superseded QCO 2024: S.O. 4696(E) [25 Oct 2024] |
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Notification
Aluminium alloy plates under IS 736:1986 have been notified under the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2025, issued via S.O. 2021(E) dated 5 May 2025. This Order supersedes the 2024 QCO.
Further corrections were issued through:
- Corrigendum (S.O. 2682(E), 16 June 2025), and
- Corrigendum (S.O. 2683(E), 16 June 2025) revising the micro-enterprise compliance date.
Enforcement Timeline
- Large & Medium Enterprises: 1 October 2025
- Small Enterprises: 1 January 2026
- Micro Enterprises: 1 April 2026
Overview
Aluminium plates are critical for engineering, fabrication, construction, and capital goods industries due to their light weight, strength, and durability. IS 736:1986 specifies the requirements for chemical composition, dimensional tolerances, and mechanical properties of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plates. The 2025 QCO mandates BIS certification to ensure only safe, reliable, and standardized plates are manufactured, sold, or imported in India.
Objective & Scope
The purpose of IS 736:1986 is to ensure quality and reliability of aluminium plates by defining minimum requirements for alloy composition, strength, dimensions, and surface finish. This guarantees safety, performance, and standardization across industries.
Products Covered
- Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy plates intended for general engineering purposes.
Exemptions Provided
- Products manufactured exclusively for export markets.
- Imports of up to 200 kg per year solely for R&D purposes, subject to:
- Not being sold commercially,
- Disposal as scrap post-use,
- Record-keeping for government verification.
Industries Impacted
- Aluminium rolling mills & plate producers – direct BIS compliance responsibility.
- Fabrication & Engineering units – consumers of certified plates.
- Infrastructure, Capital Goods, Industrial Equipment – reliant on aluminium plates.
- Construction Sector – widespread use of aluminium plates in projects.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
- BIS license mandatory under IS 736:1986.
- ISI mark must be applied on packaging and documents.
- Conformity assessment governed by Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Apply for BIS license immediately to meet deadlines.
- Test products in BIS-recognized labs.
- Ensure ISI marking before sale, import, or distribution.
- Declare exempted stock (export or R&D) as per Order.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The BIS Act, 2016 empowers BIS and DPIIT to monitor and enforce compliance. Non-compliance may result in:
- Seizure of non-marked products,
- Suspension or cancellation of BIS license,
- Fines and/or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
From 1 October 2025 (large & medium enterprises), 1 January 2026 (small enterprises), and 1 April 2026 (micro enterprises), aluminium plates must comply with IS 736:1986 and carry BIS certification. The 2025 QCO supersedes the 2024 Order, setting strict standards for aluminium plate manufacturing and sales in India.
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