Centre tightens quality norms for aluminium utensils, sets April 2027 deadline for beverage cans

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) The Central Government has enforced mandatory quality certification for wrought aluminium utensils with immediate effect and fixed April 1, 2027, as the deadline for aluminium beverage cans to meet Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications, introducing staggered compliance timelines for small and micro enterprises. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has notified the Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Second Order, 2026, replacing the earlier order issued this year. The revised regulations, notified on October 13, require wrought aluminium utensils…