BIS Certification for Hand Tools

If you are a manufacturer of Hand Tools, this is an important update for you. As per the recent Quality Control Order, Bureau of Indian Standards has made BIS certification mandatory for Hand Tools. By considering the critical use of these hand tools BIS has implemented this order to ensure the quality and safety of the products.

Quality Control Order for Hand Tools

The ministry of commerce and industry issued this Quality Control Orders (QCO) after consulting with the Bureau of Indian Standards to regulate the quality of various hand tool products. These orders mandate that manufacturers comply with certain standards as per BIS guidelines and obtain BIS certification before marketing their products.

The Quality Control Order was published on 17th September, 2024 by the Bureau of Indian Standards in the official gazette.

(1)   This order may be called the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024

(2)    It shall come into force on the expiry of 6 months from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.

Implementation date of Quality Control Order for Hand tools

1. For large or foreign manufacturers: It shall come into force on the expiry of 6 months from the date of publication of this notification.
2. For small manufacturers: It shall come into force on the expiry of 9 months from the date of publication of this notification.
3. For micro enterprises: It shall come into force on the expiry of 12 months from the date of publication of this notification

Download Quality Control Order for Hand Tools

Products covered under this QCO for Hand tools

Importance of BIS Certification for Hand Tools

1. Assures Quality and Safety: BIS certification guarantees that a product meets essential quality and safety standards, reducing the risk of defects.
2. Builds Consumer Trust: The BIS mark boosts consumer confidence, leading to higher sales and loyalty.
3. Mandatory Compliance: For many products, BIS certification is legally required in India, helping companies avoid penalties.
4. Expands Market Reach: BIS certification helps products gain acceptance in domestic and global markets, enhancing competitiveness.

BIS Certification Process for Hand Tools

Obtaining BIS certification for hand tools involves a detailed and systematic process.

1. Standard identification:Determining the specific standards applicable to the product being certified.
2. Documents Preparation:Gather all essential documents, both technical and general, ensuring that the product complies with the necessary standards.
3. Application Submission:Submission of application to the BIS website portal.
4. Scrutiny of Documents:Submitted documents scrutiny by BIS officials.
5. Sample Testing:Send product samples to a BIS recognized lab for testing.
6. Audit:Audit by BIS officer on the manufacturing premises.
7. Grant of License:BIS license will be granted after successful audit within a few days.

The BIS certification process is different for domestic manufacturers and foreign manufacturers in some steps.

Compulsory Use of Standard Mark

When BIS certification is granted to the manufacturers, it is compulsory to use ISI mark on the products as per their specified standards. The ISI mark is the mark on a product which shows that the product is tested and certified by the BIS.

Conclusion

If you are a manufacturer or importer of Hand Tools, you must get BIS certification for your products as per the guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards and without BIS certification you are not allowed to manufacture and sell these products in the Indian market.

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