In a significant regulatory move to ensure quality control and consumer protection, the Ministry of Mines has issued the Refined Zinc (Quality Control) Order, 2025 under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
As per the order, all refined zinc products manufactured or sold in India (excluding those for export) must conform to a designated Indian Standard and carry the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
This order will take effect six months from the date of publication, making October 17, 2025, the compliance deadline for the industry.
Key Highlights:
- Applies exclusively to refined zinc.
- Products must comply with IS 209:2024, the Indian Standard for Refined Zinc.
- BIS licensing under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 is mandatory.
- BIS will serve as the certification and enforcement authority.
📊 Table of Standards:
| Goods or Articles | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard |
| Refined Zinc | IS 209:2024 | Refined Zinc – Specification |
Note: The latest version of the applicable Indian Standard, as updated by BIS, will apply from the date of such notification.
This order reinforces the government’s drive to raise product quality benchmarks and ensure uniformity across the metallurgical sector.
