BIS QCO for the Door Fittings (Door Handles)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has introduced a Quality Control Order titled "Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023," scheduled to become effective six months from its publication in the Official Gazette.

Goods or articles specified as Door Fittings must adhere to Indian Standard 208:2020 (Door Handles) and display the Standard Mark through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standard under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

This Order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

For micro and small enterprises, as defined in clause (h) and (m) of Section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Order comes into force twelve months and nine months from the publication date, respectively.

The Bureau of Indian Standard is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Door Fittings covered by this Order.

Violation of this Order is subject to punishment in accordance with 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

Implementation Dates: Effective Six months from its publication date.
For micro and small enterprises, as defined in clause (h) and (m) of Section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Order comes into force twelve months and nine months from the publication date, respectively.