Key highlights
No. BIS certification under the Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023 is currently voluntary. The governing Quality Control Order was formally rescinded/withdrawn by the Government of India (Ministry of Mines). Manufacturers may voluntarily apply for ISI Mark certification.
- Order: S.O. 3848(E), notified in the Gazette of India on 31 August 2023.
- Issued by: Ministry of Mines.
- Covers 1 product: Nickel Powder.
- Indian Standards: IS 7506.
- Status: Rescinded by S.O. 5166(E) dated 13 November 2025.
- History: 3 related notifications, the latest dated 13 November 2025.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 3848(E)
- Issued by
- Ministry of Mines
- Notified
- Implementation date
- As per Gazette notification
- Rescinded on
- Status
- Rescinded
- BIS certification
- No longer mandatory (order rescinded)
- Licence needed
- BIS licence (ISI mark)
- Scheme
- Scheme-I: Product Certification (ISI mark)
- Products covered
- 1
- Last verified
- October 2026
About the order
The Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023 was notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 3848(E) on 31 August 2023 by the Ministry of Mines. It applied to 1 product, which had to conform to its Indian Standard.
The order was rescinded by S.O. 5166(E) dated 13 November 2025, so BIS certification is no longer mandatory under it.
What it means for businesses
Because the order has been rescinded, manufacturers, importers and sellers no longer need BIS certification under it for these products. They can still apply to BIS voluntarily, and any other order that names the same product continues to apply.
Amendments
The order has 3 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); the most recent is dated 13 November 2025. Each is listed with its Gazette PDF under Dates and Amendments.
Source: the Gazette notification and the BIS list of products under compulsory certification. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Products Covered (1)
These products needed BIS certification under this order until it was rescinded. Open one for its standard and current status.
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
31 August 2023
Rescission
Withdrawal of Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023
S.O. 5166(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Nickel (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
S.O. 1900(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Amendment
Nickel (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023
S.O. 5091(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Order withdrawn. No mandatory enforcement timeline applies.
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
How to Comply
Covered products are certified under the Product Certification Scheme (Scheme-I, ISI mark). These are the standard steps.
- 1
Confirm the standard and product scope
Check the Indian Standard that applies, the product variants and grades you make, and whether a Quality Control Order makes certification mandatory.
- 2
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the application fee. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 3
Factory inspection and sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory, checks the manufacturing and in-house testing set-up, and draws samples for testing against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
Once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory, BIS grants the licence, and the product can carry the ISI mark with the licence number.
- 5
Surveillance and renewal
BIS keeps checking marked products through surveillance inspections and market samples, and the licence must be renewed before it expires.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
No penalties apply as this Quality Control Order has been withdrawn.
Regulatory Notes
Withdrawn by the Government (Ministry of Mines) via Withdrawal Order. BIS certification is voluntary. Official withdrawal notice: https://www.bis.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nickel-Quality-Control-Order-2023-Withdrawal-Order.pdf
Official Sources
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in October 2026. Orders are amended and deferred from time to time; confirm the current position with BIS or the issuing ministry before acting on it.
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