Hand Tools
Pipe Wrenches – General Purpose
Strategic Recommendations for Pipe Wrenches (General Purpose, IS 4003 Part 1:1978)
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Deadlines: 17 March 2025 (Large/Medium), 17 June 2025 (Small), 17 September 2025 (Micro). - Engage Compliance Professionals (ERA)
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All pipe wrenches must carry ISI mark before sale in India. Export-only stock must be declared to avail exemption.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Pipe Wrenches – General Purpose |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Pipe Wrenches – General Purpose – 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 quality, safety, and performance of general-purpose pipe wrenches through BIS certification. |
| Products Covered | Pipe wrenches designed for gripping and turning round pipes and fittings in plumbing and general mechanical applications. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Hand tool manufacturers, plumbing sector, oil & gas maintenance, construction, and industrial equipment suppliers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Must conform to IS 4003 (Part 1):1978, carry 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-approved labs, update marking/packaging, declare export stock separately. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016; BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. |
| Penalties | Non-compliance may lead to seizure of goods, cancellation/suspension of license, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification under IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 becomes mandatory from March 2025, ensuring standardized quality for pipe wrenches. |
| References/Annexures | QCO 2024: S.O. 4183(E) [17 Sep 2024] |
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Notification
Pipe wrenches (general purpose) have been notified under the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, via S.O. 4183(E) dated 17 September 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the BIS Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
The order comes into force on 17 March 2025 for large and medium enterprises, 17 June 2025 for small enterprises, and 17 September 2025 for micro enterprises.
Overview
IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 specifies requirements for general purpose pipe wrenches, used widely in plumbing, maintenance, and construction industries to grip and turn pipes and fittings.
Objective & Scope
The standard regulates strength, durability, and safety parameters to prevent tool failures, ensuring reliable performance in everyday industrial and domestic applications.
Products Covered
All general-purpose pipe wrenches manufactured and sold in India are covered, except export-only products.
Exemptions Provided
Products exclusively manufactured for export are exempt from BIS certification and ISI marking.
Industries Impacted
The regulation directly affects hand tool manufacturers, plumbing contractors, oil & gas maintenance operators, and construction industries.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification, affix ISI marking, and follow BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 (Scheme-I).
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Apply for BIS certification, conduct testing in BIS-recognized laboratories, update packaging with ISI mark, and declare export-only stock separately.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
BIS is the enforcement authority under the BIS Act, 2016. Penalties for violations include fines, license cancellation, product seizure, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
BIS certification under IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 will be mandatory from March 2025 (phased timelines for MSMEs). This ensures uniform quality standards for general-purpose pipe wrenches in India.
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