BIS QCO for the Hinges (Continuous (Piano) hinges)
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 Hinges (Continuous (Piano) Hinges) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
BIS QCO for the Hinges(Continuous (Piano) hinges)
OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently issued a quality control named the "Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2024."
This order will take effect from 1st January 2025.
Following this order, hinges must adhere to the prescribed Indian Standard 3818 :1992 (Continuous (Piano) Hinges) and display the Standard Mark, requiring a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Notably, this order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.
Furthermore, the enforcement timeline varies based on the classification of enterprises. Provided that the small enterprises and micro enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006) shall conform to such Indian Standards from the date specified respectively.
The certifying and enforcing authority for hinges falls under the purview of the Bureau.
It is emphasized that any violation of the stipulations in this order will lead to penalties as per the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
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:
General Enterprises (excluding Micro and Small Enterprises): January 1, 2025
Small Enterprises: April 1, 2025
Micro Enterprises: July 1, 2025
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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