BIS QCO FOR THE HINGES (NON-FERROUS METAL BUTT HINGES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 26th July, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Hinges (Non-ferrous metal butt hinges) (Quality Control) Order, 2024, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Hinges (Non-ferrous metal butt hinges)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has introduced a Quality Control Order titled the "Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

This order will take effect on 1 January 2025.

According to this directive, hinges must comply with the specified Indian Standard 205:1992 (Non-ferrous metal butt hinges) and show the Standard Mark, necessitating a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-1 as outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations for 2018.

Importantly, this order excludes goods or articles produced domestically for the purpose of export.

Moreover, the enforcement timeline differs depending on the classification of enterprises. Small and micro enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (Act No. 27 of 2006), must adhere to the specified Indian Standards from the respective dates outlined.

QCO Order New

BIS QCO for Hinges (Non-ferrous metal butt hinges)

Extension Order New

BIS QCO Extension Order for Hinges (Non-ferrous metal butt hinges)

The Bureau is responsible for certifying and enforcing hinges under this regulation. It's important to note that any breach of the conditions in this order may result in penalties in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in

Implementation Dates: General Enterprises (excluding Micro and Small Enterprises): January 1, 2025 date
Small Enterprises: April 1, 2025
Micro Enterprises: July 1, 2025

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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