GOI Revokes Quality Control order on Flux Cored Solder Wire
On January 12, 2026, Government of India (GOI) revoked the Quality Control Order on Flux Cored Solder Wire, a key material used in industries, including electronics, automotive, electrical equipment, and general manufacturing.
On January 12, 2026, Government of India (GOI) revoked the Quality Control Order on Flux Cored Solder Wire, a key material used in industries, including electronics, automotive, electrical equipment, and general manufacturing.
- What? Revocation of Flux Cored Solder Wire Quality Control Order
- Who? GOI
- Authority: BIS Act 2016 (Sec 16)
- Sectors: Electronics, automobiles
Withdrawal of Quality Control Order: With this move, no compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is currently required for Flux Cored Solder Wire.
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- The removal of the regulatory requirement will reduce costs and delays for manufacturers and importers.
Background: In 2023, GOI notified the Flux Cored Solder Wire (Quality Control) Order, 2023, to bring this product under mandatory quality regulation.
- The order mandated that all flux cored solder wire sold, imported or stocked in India conform to Indian Standard (IS) 1921:2005 and bear a BIS mark before being legally marked.
About QCO: QCO is a statutory regulation issued by GOI under the BIS Act, 2016. It makes BIS certification mandatory for certain products to ensure they meet prescribed quality and safety standards.
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