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BIS Quality Control Order for Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings

IS 1361: 1978

Issue Order Date: 2025

Implementation Date: Draft Order

Concern Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings.

BIS QCO for Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has released a draft of the Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2025. As per the proposed QCO, it will be mandatory for manufacturers of Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings to obtain BIS certification in accordance with Indian Standard IS 1361: 1978.

1. Title and Enforcement Date

● This order is officially named the Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

● It will come into effect from the date it is published in the Official Gazette.

2. Mandatory BIS Certification for Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings

● Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings must comply with the Indian Standard IS 1361: 1978.

● These products must carry the BIS Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Implementation Timeline

● General manufacturers: Certification becomes mandatory 6 months after the date of Gazette notification.

● Micro enterprises: Get 9 months from the date of notification.

● Small enterprises: Get 12 months from the date of notification.

Note: This order does not apply to products manufactured exclusively for export.

3. Certification and Enforcement Authority: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for this order.

4. Penalty for Non-Compliance: Any person or manufacturer who violates this order will be penalized under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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 : Draft Order

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