BIS Updates Quality Standards for Hand Tools

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently introduced an update to the Indian Standard for Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This update is applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and distributors of hand tools and wrenches. Compliance with the updated BIS guidelines ensures that products meet specified quality standards and safety requirements. Hand tools typically require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

Manufacturers and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines under the BIS QCO for hand tools and wrenches to ensure full compliance. Obtaining ISI certification for hand tools not only ensures adherence to quality regulations but also enhances market credibility and consumer trust.

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BIS Certification Requirements for Polyurethane in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established mandatory certification for polyurethane (PU) products under the Polyurethanes Quality Control Order. To comply, manufacturers must ensure their products meet the specifications outlined in IS 17397 (Part 1): 2020 or ISO 16365-1: 2014. This certification covers essential quality parameters, including performance, durability, and safety. Under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018, polyurethane products must bear the BIS Standard Mark to be approved for import and sale in India.

Initially introduced in September 2021, the Quality Control Order was amended in September 2024, setting March 19, 2025, as the deadline for mandatory implementation. The BIS certification applies to all types of polyurethane, whether thermosetting or thermoplastic, and is crucial for applications in adhesives, coatings, and synthetic fibers. Compliance with BIS certification ensures that polyurethane products meet the required standards for quality and safety, providing manufacturers with market access while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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BIS Revises IS 302 Standard for Household Electrical Appliances

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised IS 302 (Part 1): 2024, the standard for household electrical appliances, to enhance safety requirements for devices operating up to 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (other applications, including DC and battery-powered devices). This revision brings IS 302 in line with the latest international standard IEC 60335-1, ensuring improved safety protocols. Updates include clarified guidelines for PELV circuits, revised power input and current measurement methods for variable operating cycles, and enhanced provisions for battery-powered appliances and metal-ion batteries, such as new charging protocols. Household electrical appliances usually require BIS certification to be approved for sale in India.

Further updates focus on durability and safety enhancements. Enhanced moisture resistance tests now apply to appliances with automatic cord reels and those with IP ratings. Safeguards for optical radiation hazards have been introduced. Additionally, a new Class III appliance symbol has been introduced, alongside updated requirements for battery charging and discharging. The amendment also sets new standards for humidity tests, electronic circuit evaluations, and components like telecommunication interfaces, thermal links, relays, lamps, and cord sets. While these changes are not mandatory yet, they will become compulsory after February 23, 2025, when the existing standard will be officially withdrawn.

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New BIS Quality Control Orders Implementations next Month – December 2024

We regularly publish advance information from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on new Quality Control Orders that will soon come into force. Affected products must have BIS certification in order to be approved for import and distribution in India. Within the next month, several standards will come into effect, including for Cast aluminum and its alloys – Ingots and castings for general engineering purposes. This is just one example among others.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory regulations that ensure that certain products meet national quality standards. While BIS standards are usually voluntary, QCOs make compliance mandatory for affected products. This serves to ensure product quality in India.

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Here you will find an overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into force next month:

BIS Certification mandated for Commercial Dispensing and Vending Appliances

India has issued a new Quality Control Order for Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending, replacing the 2023 order for the same category. Announced on October 17, 2024, the updated order mandates that appliances adhere to Indian Standard 302 (Part 2/Sec 75): 2018 and display the ISI mark under BIS licensing as per Scheme-I of Schedule II in the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018. These requirements aim to enhance public safety and ensure product quality. Electrical appliances for commercial dispensing and vending typically require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

The order applies to most manufacturers from April 1, 2025, with extended deadlines for small enterprises (July 1, 2025) and micro-enterprises (October 1, 2025). Exemptions include products exclusively manufactured for export and up to 50 imported units annually for R&D, provided they are not sold and are scrapped after use. Violations of this order will result in penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

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India enacts Polycarbonate Quality Control Amendment

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India has issued the Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, scheduled to take effect on March 12, 2025. This amendment mandates that all polycarbonate products or articles meet the requirements specified in Indian Standard 14434:1998. Polycarbonate products typically require BIS certification for approval and sale in India.

According to this order, polycarbonate items must bear the Standard Mark, which is provided under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

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New BIS Quality Requirements for Drinking Water Bottles

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has published the Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, which was promulgated in the Official Gazette on 29 August 2024 and is effective from that date. As a result, drinking water bottles must comply with the requirements of the Indian standard IS 17803:2022, which sets the quality standards for drinking bottles made of copper, stainless steel or aluminium. Water bottles require BIS Certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

According to this regulation, the water bottles must bear the standard mark and be licensed under Scheme-1 of Annex II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. This ensures that the products meet the established safety and quality standards.

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Revised BIS Regulations for Hand Tools

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Hand Tools Quality Control Order, 2024, which was officially published on September 17, 2024. This regulation mandates that all hand tools listed in the order comply with relevant Indian standards and bear the Standard Mark, which can only be displayed with a valid license granted under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. By this, hand tools will generally require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

The order provides different compliance timelines depending on the size of the enterprise. For general enterprises, the order will be enforced starting on March 17, 2025. Small enterprises have until June 17, 2025, to comply, while micro-enterprises have until September 17, 2025. Notably, the order does not apply to goods manufactured for export.

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IS 18112:2022 for TV Sets with Digital Satellite Tuners in India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the implementation of IS 18112:2022 for television sets equipped with digital satellite tuners. This compliance falls under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. The guidelines are intended to help manufacturers and testing labs establish product series that meet the mandatory registration requirements outlined in the 2021 Order. Television sets typically need BIS certification for approval before they can be imported and sold in India.

Though digital satellite tuners are not classified as a separate product category, they are required as a built-in feature of television sets to meet the compliance standards set by IS 18112:2022. Manufacturers must ensure that their TV sets incorporate digital satellite tuners as part of the product series guidelines. This notification was issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

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New BIS Quality Control Orders for Screws and Fasteners

The  Indian government, under section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, has issued a new regulation titled the Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This order mandates that all screws and fasteners specified in the relevant table must conform to the Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark, licensed by the Bureau of Indian Standards as per the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018. Certain exemptions apply, including domestically manufactured goods for export and products imported as part of finished goods or components. Additionally, micro and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are granted time-bound compliance extensions. Screws and fasteners typically require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

Further provisions in the order exempt goods imported for research and development by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), provided the import does not exceed 200 kilograms annually. Such goods cannot be sold commercially and must be recorded for review if required by authorities. The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing body for this regulation, with penalties imposed for any violations under the BIS Act, 2016.

Here you can find an overview of the relevant standards for cross recessed screws:

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