Hand Tools
Open-Jaw Wrenches
Strategic Recommendations for Open-Jaw Wrenches (IS 2028:2004) \
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners) |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 2028:2004 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners) – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 4183(E), dated 17 September 2024 |
| Final Enforcement Date | Large & Medium Enterprises: 17 March 2025 (6 months after notification); Small Enterprises: 17 June 2025 (9 months); Micro Enterprises: 17 September 2025 (12 months) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure strength, safety, and performance of open-jaw spanners through BIS certification and standardization. |
| Products Covered | Open-jaw wrenches (spanners) used for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts in mechanical, automotive, and industrial applications. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Hand tool manufacturers, automotive workshops, engineering and construction companies, industrial maintenance services. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Must conform to IS 2028:2004, bear ISI mark, and obtain BIS license under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, conduct testing in BIS-recognized labs, affix ISI mark on packaging, declare export stock separately. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016; Certification and enforcement by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). |
| Penalties | Seizure of non-compliant goods, cancellation/suspension of license, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification under IS 2028:2004 is mandatory for open-jaw wrenches (spanners) from March 2025, with phased deadlines for MSMEs. |
| References/Annexures | QCO 2024: S.O. 4183(E) [17 Sep 2024] |
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Notification
Open-jaw wrenches (spanners) are included under the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified via S.O. 4183(E) on 17 September 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the BIS Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
The order comes into effect six months after notification (17 March 2025) for large and medium enterprises, nine months (17 June 2025) for small enterprises, and twelve months (17 September 2025) for micro enterprises.
Overview
IS 2028:2004 lays down specifications for open-jaw spanners, commonly used in mechanical and industrial applications for fastening nuts and bolts. Standardization ensures consistent dimensions, material strength, and performance.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures product safety, strength, and durability. It aims to eliminate substandard tools in the Indian market and safeguard industrial workers and consumers.
Products Covered
All open-jaw wrenches (spanners) sold domestically are covered under this regulation, except those made exclusively for export.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured solely for export are exempt from BIS certification and ISI marking requirements.
Industries Impacted
The QCO directly affects hand tool manufacturers, automotive repair workshops, construction contractors, and engineering companies engaged in mechanical operations.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All manufacturers must obtain BIS certification under IS 2028:2004, affix ISI marks on packaging and products, and comply with Scheme-I of BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers must apply for certification, conduct mandatory testing in BIS-approved labs, update packaging/marking, and declare export-only stock separately.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The Bureau of Indian Standards is the enforcing authority under the BIS Act, 2016. Penalties include seizure of goods, fines, license suspension, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
BIS certification for open-jaw wrenches (spanners) under IS 2028:2004 becomes mandatory from March 2025, ensuring standardized quality, strength, and safety in the Indian market.
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