BIS QCO for the Hinges
(Steel back flap hinges)

Conformity Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

Dear Reader,

Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Hinges (Steel back flap Hinges) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

BIS QCO for the Hinges (Steel back flap hinges)

OVERVIEW

Following this order, hinges must adhere to the prescribed Indian Standard 3843:1995 (Steel back flap 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.

Provided also that nothing in this Order shall apply for up to two hundred numbers of goods or articles imported for the purpose of research and development by manufacturers of hinges per year with the condition that such imported goods and articles shall not be sold commercially and can be disposed of as a scrap and the manufacturers shall maintain a year-wise record of such goods or articles and furnish to the Central Government on its letter head duly signed by its authorized signatory.

Title Issue Date View Order
QCO Order 08/12/2023 View
Extension Order 26/07/2024 View
Extension Order 21/03/2025 View

The certifying and enforcing authority for hinges falls under the purview of the Bureau.

IMPOERTANT NOTES :

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)

Implementation Dates: 1st July, 2025.

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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