BIS QCO for the Safes

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has introduced a quality control directive known as the Safes (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

Starting six months after this directive is published in the Official Gazette, it will become effective. According to this directive, items like safes must meet the Indian Standard 550 (Part 1): 2014 requirements. Additionally, these items must carry a special mark called the Standard Mark, which can be used only if the manufacturer has a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. This license is issued based on Scheme-1 from Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, there are some exceptions. This directive doesn't apply to items produced in the country for export purposes. Also, micro enterprises and small enterprises (defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006) are exempt from the directive's requirements for twelve months and nine months respectively from the publication date.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will be responsible for both certifying and enforcing this directive for safes.

If anyone fails to comply with the rules in this directive, they can face 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: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in

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