OVERVIEW

23^rd OCTOBER 2023

The Indian government, specifically the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has issued a new rule in New Delhi on October 23, 2023. This rule, authorized by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, is made in the public interest after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards. It is known as the Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

This rule, titled BIS QCO for the door fittings (door handles for mortice lock (vertical type)), becomes effective six months from its publication in the Official Gazette.

Goods listed in the provided table must meet the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned. They should bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standard as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The regulation, officially termed the BIS QCO for the door fittings (door handles for mortice lock (vertical type)).

The rule does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export purposes. Micro-enterprises have a twelve-month compliance window, while small enterprises have nine months from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The Bureau of Indian Standard is the authority responsible for certifying and enforcing the standards specified in the table. Any person contravening this order is subject to punishment according to the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

This regulation specifically pertains to the BIS QCO for the door fittings (door handles for mortice lock (vertical type)). It is essential for everyone, including existing license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers, to adhere to these regulations to avoid legal consequences.

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QCO - Quality Control Order