Hinges
Double-acting Spring Hinges
🎯 Strategic Recommendations for Double-acting Spring Hinges (IS 453:1993)
- Begin BIS Certification Process Immediately
Manufacturers and importers of Double-acting Spring Hinges must secure BIS certification before 1 January 2025 (with extended deadlines for MSMEs). Early initiation will avoid testing and approval delays. - Engage Compliance & Testing Experts (ERA)
Collaborate with ERA’s Compliance Team for filing, BIS application support, lab testing, and ISI marking/packaging compliance.
📧 cs@eraglobal.co.in | 📞 +91 9599296331 | 💬 WhatsApp - Track Exemptions for Export & R&D
Subscribe to ERA Newsletter for Stay updated on Maintain year-wise records of exempted R&D imports (200 per year). Ensure such goods are disposed of as scrap and not sold commercially. - Ensure Proper ISI Marking & Packaging
All Continuous (Piano) Hinges sold domestically must bear the ISI mark. Non-marked products after the deadline will be seized. - Ensure Marking & Declarations
All key locks for security equipment must carry ISI mark or be declared under exemption before the respective enforcement date.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Double-acting Spring Hinges |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 453:1993 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Double-acting Spring Hinges – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 5294(E) dated 8 Dec 2023; Amended via S.O. 2982(E) dated 26 July 2024; Further amended via S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025 |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 Jan 2025 (General); 1 Apr 2025 (Small Enterprises); 1 Jul 2025 (Micro Enterprises) |
| Objective & Scope | To mandate BIS certification and ISI marking for Double-acting Spring Hinges to ensure quality, safety, and standardization. |
| Products Covered | All Double-acting Spring Hinges manufactured, imported, distributed, or sold in India. |
| Exemptions | (i) Goods manufactured domestically for export; (ii) Up to 200 imported units annually for R&D by hinge manufacturers, not for sale, to be scrapped after use, with proper records submitted to Govt. |
| Industries Impacted | Door and gate manufacturers, builders’ hardware, commercial and institutional infrastructure, hinge manufacturers, importers, and distributors. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Hinges must conform to IS 453:1993 and bear ISI mark under BIS licence as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS licence, complete testing, update packaging/marking, maintain exemption records, and ensure compliance by notified deadlines. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Issued under Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016; BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance punishable under BIS Act, 2016 with fines, seizure of goods, and imprisonment up to two years. |
| Conclusion | From 1 Jan 2025 (phased deadlines for MSMEs), Double-acting Spring Hinges must comply with IS 453:1993 and display the ISI mark. |
| References / Annexures | Gazette Notifications: S.O. 5294(E) (08.12.2023), S.O. 2982(E) (26.07.2024), S.O. 1368(E) (21.03.2025). |
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Notification
The product Double-acting Spring Hinges covered under Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, through notifications S.O. 5294(E) dated 8 December 2023, S.O. 2982(E) dated 26 July 2024, and S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025, issued the Hinges (Quality Control) Orders, mandating BIS certification for Double-acting Spring Hinges under IS 453:1993.
Enforcement Timeline
The order is effective from 1 January 2025 for all manufacturers and importers. However, phased deadlines apply: Small Enterprises must comply by 1 April 2025, and Micro Enterprises by 1 July 2025.
Overview
This QCO ensures that all Double-acting Spring Hinges sold in India adhere to BIS standards for quality, safety, and performance. Products must bear the ISI Mark, obtained under a BIS licence.
Objective & Scope
The primary objective is to standardize hinge quality, eliminate substandard imports, and protect end-users while promoting Indian manufacturing.
Products Covered
All Double-acting Spring Hinges, whether manufactured domestically or imported for sale in India, fall under this order.
Exemptions Provided
Exemptions include:
- Goods manufactured domestically exclusively for export.
- Up to 200 imported hinges per year for R&D purposes by manufacturers, not for sale, to be scrapped after use, with records maintained and submitted to the Government.
Industries Impacted
This directly affects manufacturers, importers, distributors, hardware suppliers, builders, furniture makers, and large infrastructure projects using such hinges.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All covered products must comply with IS 453:1993, undergo testing, and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders​
Manufacturers and importers must apply for BIS certification, prepare packaging with ISI marking, and maintain exemption-related documentation. Stakeholders should ensure readiness before their applicable deadline.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The order is issued under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. Non-compliance will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including fines, seizure of goods, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
Effective 1 January 2025 (with phased extensions for MSMEs), compliance with IS 453:1993 and ISI marking becomes mandatory for Double-acting Spring Hinges. This measure strengthens quality assurance and consumer protection in the Indian hardware market.
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