Door Fittings
Door Handles
Strategic Recommendations for Door Handles (IS 208:2020)
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Large & Medium enterprises must comply by 25 Apr 2024; Small by 25 Jul 2024; Micro by 25 Oct 2024. - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
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All door handles under IS 208:2020 must bear ISI mark; maintain technical files, test reports, and declarations for BIS audits.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Door Handles. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 208:2020 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Door Handles. |
| Quality Control Order | Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023. |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 4646(E), dated 23 October 2023; published 25 October 2023. No amendments yet. |
| Final Enforcement Date | Large/Medium: 25 April 2024 (6 months). Small: 25 July 2024 (9 months). Micro: 25 October 2024 (12 months). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, performance, and durability of door handles through BIS certification, preventing substandard hardware circulation. |
| Products Covered | All types of door handles conforming to IS 208:2020. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured domestically for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Door fittings manufacturers, architectural hardware suppliers, construction and housing projects, facility management. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformance to IS 208:2020, ISI marking required under BIS license (Scheme-I, BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018). |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, complete BIS-approved testing, implement ISI marking on products, update procurement policies. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced by BIS under the BIS Act, 2016; violations punishable under the Act. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of goods, fines, suspension/cancellation of license, imprisonment up to 2 years or both. |
| Conclusion | From enforcement deadlines, all door handles (IS 208:2020) must carry BIS certification & ISI marking; export goods exempt. |
| References / Annexures | Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023 – S.O. 4646(E); Gazette publication 25 Oct 2023; QCO Table listing IS 6343:1982 and enforcement grace periods for small/micro units. |
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Notification
Door handles have been notified under the Door Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2023, issued via S.O. 4646(E), dated 23 October 2023, and published on 25 October 2023 under the BIS Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
- For Large & Medium Enterprises: 25 April 2024 (6 months from notification)
- For Small Enterprises: 25 July 2024 (9 months from notification)
- For Micro Enterprises: 25 October 2024 (12 months from notification)
Overview
Door handles are one of the most widely used building hardware items, integral to safety, accessibility, and user comfort. Ensuring certified quality reduces risk of failure, increases durability, and enhances consumer trust in hardware products.
Objective & Scope
 IS 208:2020 specifies requirements for material quality, dimensions, strength, and finish of door handles. The QCO mandates BIS certification to ensure only safe and reliable hardware reaches the Indian market.
Products Covered
 All door handles manufactured or imported in India as per IS 208:2020.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured domestically for export only are exempt from mandatory BIS certification.
Industries Impacted
- Door fitting and hardware manufacturers
- Architectural hardware suppliers
- Construction & infrastructure projects
- Facility management and building maintenance sectors
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All door handles must conform to IS 208:2020, be tested in BIS-approved laboratories, and display the ISI mark under a valid BIS license issued under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders​
Apply for BIS certification, prepare product samples for testing, update packaging and labeling with the ISI mark, and align supply chain contracts for compliance.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The order is enforced under the BIS Act, 2016. Non-compliance may result in seizure of products, suspension/cancellation of license, fines, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
From their respective enforcement deadlines, all door handles must comply with IS 208:2020 and bear BIS certification. This ensures safe, durable, and reliable products for Indian consumers and infrastructure projects.
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