Hinges
Stainless Steel Butt Hinges
Strategic Recommendations for Stainless Steel Butt Hinges (IS 12817:2020)
- Begin BIS Certification Process Immediately
All hinge manufacturers and importers must obtain BIS certification before 1 July 2025. Early initiation ensures testing, approval, and marking without disruption. - Engage Compliance & Testing Experts (ERA)
Work with the ERA Compliance Team for application filing, lab testing, and ISI mark packaging updates.
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Subscribe to ERA NEWSLETTER for Stay updated on exemptions for export-oriented production and 200 R&D imports annually. Maintain records to avoid compliance issues. - Ensure Proper ISI Marking & Packaging
All stainless steel butt hinges for sale in India must bear the ISI mark. Non-marked goods post-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 | Stainless Steel Butt Hinges |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 12817:2020 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Stainless Steel Butt Hinges – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 1368(E), dated 21 March 2025. Supersedes: Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2024 [S.O. 2982(E), dated 26 July 2024], which in turn superseded Hinges (QCO), 2023 [S.O. 5294(E), dated 8 Dec 2023]. |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 July 2025 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure the quality, safety, and durability of stainless steel butt hinges by mandating BIS certification and compliance with IS 12817:2020. |
| Products Covered | Hinges made of stainless steel, used for doors, windows, cabinets, and related fittings |
| Exemptions | (i) Goods manufactured domestically for export, (ii) Up to 200 hinges imported annually for R&D by hinge manufacturers (non-commercial use, must be scrapped), with proper records furnished to Government. |
| Industries Impacted | Hardware & Fittings Manufacturers, Construction & Infrastructure, Furniture Industry, Importers & Traders of Hinges. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 12817:2020, ISI marking required, BIS license under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, Test products in BIS-recognized labs, Update packaging with ISI mark, Declare exempted imports for R&D if applicable. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016 by the Bureau of Indian Standards as the certifying and enforcing authority. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of non-compliant goods, cancellation of license, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years or both under BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | From 1 July 2025, stainless steel butt hinges must comply with IS 12817:2020 and carry BIS certification. Earlier QCOs (2023 & 2024) stand superseded. |
| References / Annexures | QCO 2025: S.O. 1368(E) [21 March 2025]; Superseded QCO 2024: S.O. 2982(E) [26 July 2024]; Superseded QCO 2023: S.O. 5294(E) [8 Dec 2023] |
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Notification
 The product Stainless steel butt hinges covered under mandatory BIS certification through the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025, notified via S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the BIS Act, 2016. This Order supersedes the Hinges QCO, 2024 (S.O. 2982(E), 26 July 2024), which itself had replaced the 2023 QCO (S.O. 5294(E), 8 Dec 2023).
Enforcement Timeline
The compliance deadline for stainless steel butt hinges is 1 July 2025, after which only BIS-certified and ISI-marked products conforming to IS 12817:2020 can be manufactured, imported, or sold in India.
Overview
Stainless steel butt hinges are widely used hardware products for doors, windows, cabinets, and construction applications. IS 12817:2020 specifies their material composition, corrosion resistance, dimensions, load-bearing capacity, and durability requirements to ensure safe and reliable performance.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures that stainless steel butt hinges meet quality, durability, and safety benchmarks essential for construction, infrastructure, and furniture industries. BIS certification helps eliminate substandard products and ensures reliability in heavy-use applications.
Products Covered
The Order applies to all stainless steel butt hinges designed for use in architectural, furniture, and industrial fittings.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO exempts (i) hinges manufactured exclusively for export, and (ii) up to 200 imported hinges annually for R&D purposes, provided they are not sold commercially and are scrapped after use. Manufacturers must maintain year-wise records and report to the Government.
Industries Impacted
 This Order impacts hardware & fittings manufacturers, construction & infrastructure developers, furniture producers, and importers/traders of stainless steel hinges.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All stainless steel butt hinges must conform to IS 12817:2020 and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS license issued as per Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders​
Manufacturers and importers should (i) apply for BIS certification, (ii) test products at BIS-approved labs, (iii) ensure ISI marking on packaging, and (iv) declare exempted R&D imports to Government authorities.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
 The Bureau of Indian Standards is the enforcement authority under the BIS Act, 2016. Non-compliance may result in seizure of goods, fines, suspension or cancellation of license, and imprisonment up to two years, or both.
Conclusion
By 1 July 2025, stainless steel butt hinges must mandatorily comply with IS 12817:2020 and carry BIS certification. This measure supersedes earlier QCOs and strengthens quality assurance in the hardware and construction sector.
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