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BIS QCO FOR THE BOLTS, NUTS AND FASTENERS
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date 21 July, 2023
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order. It is valid for the Indian market.
BIS UPDATE ON THE BOLTS, NUTS AND FASTENERS
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has mandated that bolts, nuts, and fasteners adhere to Indian Standards, including IS 1363 (Part 1):2019, IS 1363 (Part 2):2018, IS 1363 (Part 3):2018, IS 1364 (Part 1):2018, IS 1364 (Part 2):2018, IS 4621:1975, IS 5187:1972, IS 10238:2001, IS 12427:2001, IS 3757:1985, IS 204 (Part 2):1992, IS 204 (Part 1):1991, IS 2681:1993, IS 281:2009, IS 7534:1985, IS 1284:1975, IS 15833:2009, and IS 6623:2004. These products must display the Standard Mark under a BIS license, as outlined in Scheme-1 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" was officially issued in a Gazette Notification dated July 21, 2023.
Effective six months from the notification date, the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" introduces varying timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Small Enterprises have a nine-month compliance period, while Micro Enterprises are allowed twelve months.
Exemptions from the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" apply to domestically manufactured goods intended for export, imported components, goods for export-oriented production, and items produced by domestic enterprises registered under the "Udyam portal" that meet specific investment and turnover criteria. These entities are not subject to the Quality Control Order requirements.
Please note:Individuals found violating the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority :Anyone who violates the provisions of the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" will face penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: ced@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates: Effective six months from the notification date, with extended compliance timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises.
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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