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BIS QCO for Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Date 17th September, 2024
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for Hand Tools (Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners)) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
Hand Tools (Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners))
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order for 2024.
This order will come into effect six months after it is published in the Official Gazette. However, specific timelines are applicable for small and micro enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act of 2006:
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Small Enterprises: The order will become effective nine months after publication.
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Micro Enterprises: The order will take effect twelve months after its publication.
All hand tools must adhere to Indian Standard IS 2028:2004 for Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners) and must display the Standard Mark issued under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. This requirement aligns with Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Ensure compliance to maintain quality and certification standards.
Please be aware that this order does not apply to domestically manufactured goods intended for export.
The Bureau of Indian Standards will function as the certifying and enforcing authority for these hand tools. Any individual or entity that violates this order will incur penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Ensure compliance to avoid legal consequences.
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: pgd@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates: 17th March 2025
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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