Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Double-acting Spring Hinges.
On December 8, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023. However, on July 26, 2024, the DPIIT released an updated version—the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2024—which supersedes the previous order and modifies its implementation schedule. This regulation mandates that Double-acting Spring Hinges meet specific quality standards, aimed at enhancing product durability, safety, and adherence to Indian Standards.
If you are involved in the manufacturing, importing, or selling of Double-acting Spring Hinges, this order directly affects your business. Issued in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), this regulation is enacted in the public interest under the BIS Act, 2016.
Key Provisions of the Hinges (Quality Control) Order,
2024
1. Title and Implementation Timeline
Officially titled the Hinges (Quality Control)
Order, 2024, the revised order will come into effect as follows:
·
For medium
and large-scale industries, compliance is required starting January 1,
2025.
·
Small
enterprises have a
compliance window, making the order mandatory from April 1, 2025.
· Micro enterprises have the longest grace period, with the order becoming effective July 1, 2025.
2. Mandatory BIS Certification
The core requirement of this order is the mandatory
use of the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) on Double-acting Spring Hinges.
All such hinges must comply with Indian Standard IS 453:1993 to ensure
quality and safety compliance.
· Manufacturers
must obtain a BIS license to affix the ISI Mark, certifying that their products
conform to the BIS quality standards.
· This requirement applies exclusively to Double-acting Spring Hinges manufactured for the domestic market, while products made solely for export purposes are exempt from this regulation.
3. BIS as the Certifying Authority
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been appointed as the official certifying and enforcement body for this order. BIS will be responsible for ensuring compliance, so only BIS-certified Double-acting Spring Hinges with the Standard Mark are manufactured, imported, or sold in India.
4. Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2024, will result in penalties as specified under the BIS Act, 2016. This enforcement mechanism aims to deter non-compliance and safeguard product quality in the marketplace.
This order represents a significant step in enhancing the quality and safety of Double-acting Spring Hinges available to Indian consumers. By mandating adherence to Indian Standards, this regulation promotes consumer protection and industry responsibility.
Stay compliant and prepare your business for these important regulatory changes to continue operating within the guidelines of the industry!
- Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 1st April 2025.
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email : med@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates : 1st January 2025
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