Quality Control Order (QCO) Update

Quality Control Order (QCO) Update

BIS QCO For Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles IS 9453: 2014 IS 9453: 2014

The Government of India issues this Quality Control Order to ensure safety, reliability, and standardization of Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles across the country.

Dear Viewer,

Important update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to all existing licence holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers of Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles.

This Order Applies To

Manufacturers

Producing Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles in India

Importers

Importing Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles into India

Product Sellers

Selling or distributing Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles in India

License Holders

Existing license holders and new applicants

Overview

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has issued the draft Automotive Valves, Valve Accessories & Caps (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

Under this notification, Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles covered under IS 9453:2014 have been brought under mandatory BIS certification requirements.

As per the notification, manufacturers of Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles shall ensure that their products conform to the specified Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence granted in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. 

What is IS 9453:2014

IS 9453:2014 is the Indian Standard for Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles. The standard specifies the requirements relating to dimensions, design, construction, materials, workmanship, performance characteristics, testing methods, inspection procedures, marking requirements, and quality control of valve caps used on tyre tube valves fitted to automotive vehicles.

The standard ensures that valve caps provide effective protection to tyre tube valves against dust, dirt, moisture, corrosion, and external contaminants while maintaining valve integrity and supporting reliable tyre performance throughout vehicle operation. Compliance with the standard helps ensure product durability, interchangeability, quality consistency, and safe functioning under normal service conditions.

Implementation Dates Under QCO

The Quality Control Order will come into force from the following dates: 

CategoryImplementation Timeline
General (Other than Micro and Small Enterprises)6 months from the date of notification in e-Gazette
Small Enterprises9 months from the date of notification in e-Gazette
Micro Enterprises12 months from the date of notification in e-Gazette

Key Requirements Under the QCO

  • Products must comply with the requirements specified under IS 9453:2014.
  • Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification before selling products in the Indian market.
  • Certified products must bear the ISI Mark.
  • BIS will act as the certification and enforcement authority for these products.
  • Non-compliance may result in penalties under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.

Certification and Enforcement Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certification and enforcement authority for Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles covered under this Quality Control Order.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Any person or manufacturer violating the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. 

TitleIssue DateView Order
Issue Order11/07/2025View

Key Exemptions

The QCO does not apply to:

  • Products manufactured domestically for export purposes.

Reference Orders

TitleIssue DateView Order
Issue Order2025-07-11Click Here

Implementation & Compliance

Certification Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Applicable Standard: IS 9453: 2014

Concerned Authority

Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110002

Telephone

+91-11-23231903

Email

pgd@bis.org.in

Implementation Date

To be announced

Important Disclaimer

The contents provided in this update are solely meant for general informational purposes. Before you make decisions or take action based on the information provided, it is advised to seek professional legal consultation.

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