The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released an extension order named the "Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

This order will take effect six months from its publication in the Official Gazette.

Cross recessed screws must meet the requirements of Indian Standard IS 7483:2018/ISO 7045:2011, specifically for pan head screws with Type H or Type Z cross recesses, categorized as Product Grade A. These screws should feature the Standard Mark, obtained through a license from the Bureau in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

This order excludes goods or articles intended for export.

For micro-enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), the effective date is twelve months from the publication date. For small enterprises, as defined in the same act, it becomes effective nine months from the publication date.

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: ced@bis.org.in

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