BIS QCO for the V-Belts (V-Belts - Endless V-Belts for Industrial Purposes – fire resistant and antistatic V-Belts)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently enacted a Quality Control Order known as the "V-Belts (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

This order will take effect six months from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Under this order, V-Belts must adhere to the relevant Indian Standard 2494 (Part 2):1993 (V-Belts - Endless V-Belts for Industrial Purposes – fire resistant and antistatic V-Belts) and display the Standard Mark, which requires a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's important to note that this order does not apply to domestically manufactured goods or articles intended for export.

Additionally, micro-enterprises, as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), are exempt from these requirements for twelve months from the date of this notification. Small enterprises, as defined in clause (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), have a nine-month exemption from the date of this notification.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for goods and articles related to V-Belts.

Any individual or entity found in violation of this order will be subject to penalties 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: pgd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 6th September 2024