BIS QCO for the Hinges(Stainless steel butt hinges)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a quality control measure called the Hinges (Stainless steel butt hinges) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

This rule will become effective six months after it's published in the Official Gazette. Under this order, hinges used in products must meet the Indian Standard 12817:2020 and display the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This shows they've been certified under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

However, this order won't affect hinges used in goods made for export within the country.

Further more, Stainless steel butt hinges are exempt from this order until eighteen months after its publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will oversee the certification process and ensure compliance. If anyone violates this order, they could face penalties as outlined in 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: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in

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