Implementation of Mandatory QCO on MDF, Particle Board and Block Board has been postponed for a year

Quality Control Order, QCO for mandatory BIS on MDF, Particle Board, and Block Board has been postponed for a year. The new date of implementation is 11 Feb, 2025 as per DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India notification dated 12th March. The wood based board QCO 24 will be effective for the small and micro industry from 11th May 2025 and 11th August 2025 respectively.