The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially announced the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This regulation aims to set new quality standards for hand tools in the market. Stay updated on compliance requirements to ensure your products meet these standards!

The Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. However, specific timelines are designated for small and micro enterprises as defined by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006:

• Small Enterprises: The order will become effective nine months post-publication.

• Micro Enterprises: The order will take effect twelve months post-publication.

All hand tools must adhere to Indian Standard IS 6149:1984 (Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches) 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 your products meet these standards for compliance and quality assurance in the market!

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025 in the Gazette of India. This new order supersedes the earlier Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, while preserving actions already undertaken prior to its repeal.

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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: 1st October, 2026