BIS QCO FOR THE BOLTS, NUTS AND FASTENERS

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ 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 issued a Quality Control Order for Bolts, Nuts, and Fasteners, specifying adherence to Indian Standards: 1363 (Part 1):2019, 1363 (Part 2): 2018, 1363 (Part 3): 2018, 1364 (Part 1):2018, 1364 (Part 2) :2018, 4621:1975, 5187:1972, 10238:2001, 12427:2001, 3757:1985, 204(Part 2): 1992, 204 (Part 1):1991, 2681:1993, 281:2009, 7534:1985, 1284:1975, 15833:2009, 6623:2004. These must carry the Standard Mark under a BIS license as per Scheme-1 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The order titled "The Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023" is specified in a Gazette Notification dated 21 July 2023.

Effective after six months from the notification, but with different timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006: nine months for Small Enterprises and twelve months for Micro Enterprises.

Exemptions include domestically made goods for export, imported components, goods for export-oriented production, and items produced by domestic enterprises registered under the "Udyam portal," meeting investment and turnover criteria. These entities are not bound by the Quality Control Order.

NOTE:Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India).

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
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 after six months from the notification, but with different timelines for Micro and Small Enterprises

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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