BIS QCO FOR THE DOOR FITTINGS (RIM LATCHES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date23rd October, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Door Fittings (Rim Latches ) (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS QCO for the Door Fittings (Rim Latches)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a Quality Control Order titled "Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023," which will be effective six months from its publication in the Official Gazette.

Products classified as Door Fittings must meet Indian Standard 1019:1974 (Rim Latches) and carry the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

This Order excludes goods or articles produced domestically with the intention of export.

As per clause (h) and (m) of Section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, micro and small enterprises are required to comply with the Order within twelve months and nine months from the date of publication, respectively.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has been appointed as the certifying and enforcing authority for Door Fittings under this Order.

Non-compliance with this Order may lead to penalties as per the provisions outlined in 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: The order takes effect six months from its Official Gazette publication.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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