Alumina Calcined (HS CODE – 28182010)

Alumina Calcined (Quality Control) Order, 2023; (1 page(s), in English)

Calcined alumina is used in the manufacture of high-grade ceramic shapes, refractories and fused alumina abrasives. It is also has variety of industrial applications including Structural ceramics, Technical ceramics, Polishing compounds for plastic, metal, and glass, Fillers for Rubber and Plastics, Friction – anti slip, Refractories, Paint & Coatings and Thermal Spray Powders. So, for protection of human health and environment, the BIS standard of Calcined alumina needs to be made mandatory.

The locally manufactured or imported Alumina Calcined shall conform to the Indian Standard IS 17441 (Part 1) : 2021, and shall bear the standard mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-II of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The use of standard mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.