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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 (Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
This order will come into effect six months following its publication in the Official Gazette. However, special timelines apply for small and micro enterprises as defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act of 2006.
Small Enterprises: The order will take effect nine months after its publication.
Micro Enterprises: The order will take effect twelve months after its publication.
All hand tools are required to comply with Indian Standard IS 4509:1992 for Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) and must display the Standard Mark. This mark is issued under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Ensure your tools meet these standards for compliance and quality assurance.
Please be aware that this order does not apply to domestically manufactured goods that are intended for export. Ensure you understand the exemptions to stay compliant.
The Bureau of Indian Standards will act as the certifying and enforcing authority for these hand tools. Any individual or entity that violates this order will be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Ensure compliance to avoid any legal repercussions.
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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