ISI mark now mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium utensils
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In a bid to enhance consumer safety and product quality, the Indian government has mandated that all stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils must conform to national quality standards.
This requirement was announced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Friday, following a Quality Control Order issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on March 14.
The Quality Control Order stipulates that the ISI mark, developed by BIS to assure product quality and safety, is now compulsory for all stainless steel and aluminium utensils. This move prohibits the manufacture, import, sale, distribution, storage, or exhibition for sale of any utensils that do not bear the BIS standard mark.
Non-compliance with this order will result in penalties, highlighting the government’s commitment to consumer safety and ensuring product integrity. BIS stated that this development aims to bolster consumer confidence and encourage manufacturers to adopt best practices.
The order follows BIS’s recent establishment of comprehensive standards for kitchen items, including IS 14756:2022 for stainless steel and IS 1660:2024 for aluminium utensils. These standards encompass material requirements, design specifications, and performance parameters.
The government believes this initiative will not only ensure higher quality kitchen utensils but also drive manufacturers towards maintaining superior standards in their production processes.
