BIS QCO FOR THE BOLTS, NUTS AND FASTENERS

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 21 July, 2023

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order. It is valid for the Indian market.

BIS UPDATE ON THE BOLTS, NUTS AND FASTENERS

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has mandated that bolts, nuts, and fasteners adhere to Indian Standards, including IS 1363 (Part 1):2019, IS 1363 (Part 2):2018, IS 1363 (Part 3):2018, IS 1364 (Part 1):2018, IS 1364 (Part 2):2018, IS 4621:1975, IS 5187:1972, IS 10238:2001, IS 12427:2001, IS 3757:1985, IS 204 (Part 2):1992, IS 204 (Part 1):1991, IS 2681:1993, IS 281:2009, IS 7534:1985, IS 1284:1975, IS 15833:2009, and IS 6623:2004. These products must display the Standard Mark under a BIS license, as outlined in Scheme-1 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" was officially issued in a Gazette Notification dated July 21, 2023.

Effective six months from the notification date, the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" introduces varying timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Small Enterprises have a nine-month compliance period, while Micro Enterprises are allowed twelve months.

Exemptions from the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" apply to domestically manufactured goods intended for export, imported components, goods for export-oriented production, and items produced by domestic enterprises registered under the "Udyam portal" that meet specific investment and turnover criteria. These entities are not subject to the Quality Control Order requirements.

Please note:Individuals found violating the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority :Anyone who violates the provisions of the "Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" will face penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Goods or articles	Indian Standard	Title of Indian Standard
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners	1363 (Part 1):2019	Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of product Grade C Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 5 to M 64)
	1363 (Part 2): 2018	Hexagon Head Screw (Size ranges from M 5 to M 64)
	1363 (Part 3): 2018	Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of product Grade C - Hexagon Nuts (Size Range M5 to M64)
	1364 (Part 1):2018	Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of product Grades A and B - Hexagon Head Bolts (Size Range M 1.6 To M 64)
	1364 (Part 2):2018	Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grades A and B - Hexagon Head Screws (Size Range M 1.6 to M 64)
	4621:1975	Indicating Bolts for use in public baths and lavatories
	5187:1972	Flush Bolts
	10238:2001	Fasteners - Threaded Steel Fastener - Step Bolts for Steel Structures
	12427:2001	Fasteners - Threaded Steel Fasteners - Hexagon Head Transmission Tower Bolts
	3757:1985	High Strength Structural Bolts
	204 (Part 2): 1992	Tower Bolts - Non-ferrous metals
	204 (Part 1):1991	Tower Bolts - Ferrous metals
	15834: 2022	Stainless Steel Sliding Door Bolts (Aldrops) for use With Padlocks
	2681:1993	Non-ferrous metal sliding door bolts (aldrops) for use with padlocks
	281:2009	Mild steel sliding door bolts for use with padlocks
	7534:1985	Sliding locking bolts for use with padlocks
	1284:1975	Wrought Aluminium Alloy Bolt and Screw Stock for General Engineering purposes
	15833:2009	Stainless steel Tower Bolts
	6623:2004	High Strength Structural Nuts

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: Effective six months from the notification date, with extended compliance timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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