Hinges
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 ISI marking without supply disruptions. - Engage Compliance & Testing Experts (ERA)
Work with the ERA Compliance Team for BIS application filing, laboratory testing, and ISI mark packaging updates.
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Subscribe to ERA NEWSLETTER for Stay updated on exemptions for export-oriented production and the limit of 200 R&D imports annually. Maintain strict records to avoid compliance violations. - Ensure Proper ISI Marking & Packaging
All steel butt hinges sold in India must bear the ISI mark. Non-marked goods after the enforcement deadline will be subject to seizure and penalties. - 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 | Steel Butt Hinges |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 1341:2018 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Steel Butt Hinges |
| Quality Control Order | Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025 (supersedes 2024 QCO); Prior versions: S.O. 2982(E) dated 26 July 2024 (which had superseded 2023 QCO S.O. 5294(E) dated 8 Dec 2023). |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 July 2025 (single date as per Hinges (QCO) 2025 table). |
| Objective & Scope | Mandates conformity to the corresponding Indian Standard and compulsory use of the Standard Mark under licence, in public interest. |
| Products Covered | “Hinges” — specifically Steel Butt Hinges under IS 1341:2018 (as listed in the QCO table). |
| Exemptions | (i) Goods/articles manufactured domestically for export are exempt; (ii) Up to 200 goods/articles imported per year for R&D by manufacturers of hinges are exempt with conditions: not to be sold commercially, can be disposed as scrap, maintain year-wise record and furnish to Central Government on company letterhead duly signed by authorized signatory. |
| Industries Impacted | Manufacturers and importers of hinges (including steel butt hinges). |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 1341:2018; products shall bear the Standard Mark (ISI) under a licence from BIS as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Obtain BIS licence under Scheme-1; ensure ISI marking before sale/import; if using R&D import exemption, meet all conditions (record-keeping, no commercial sale, scrap disposal, intimation to CG). |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016; BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority for items in the table. |
| 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, Steel Butt Hinges must conform to IS 1341:2018 and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence as per the Hinges (QCO) 2025. |
| References / Annexures | Hinges (QCO) 2025: S.O. 1368(E) [21 Mar 2025]; Hinges (QCO) 2024: S.O. 2982(E) [26 Jul 2024]; Hinges (QCO) 2023: S.O. 5294(E) [8 Dec 2023]. Note: Latest versions of Indian Standards (with amendments) apply as notified by BIS. |
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Notification
The product Steel Butt Hinges (IS 1341:2018) are covered under the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025, notified via S.O. 1368(E) dated 21 March 2025, which supersedes the Hinges (QCO) 2024 (S.O. 2982(E), 26 July 2024). The 2024 Order had earlier superseded the Hinges (QCO) 2023 (S.O. 5294(E), 8 December 2023).
Enforcement Timeline
As per the 2025 QCO table, the Date of Implementation for the listed hinge standards is 1 July 2025. This single date applies to the entries in the table, including IS 1341:2018 — Steel Butt Hinges.
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 Order, issued in public interest under section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016, mandates that goods/articles specified in the table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark (ISI) under a licence from BIS as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Products Covered
“Hinges” and, specifically, IS 1341:2018 — Steel Butt Hinges among the covered items.
Exemptions Provided
(i) The Order does not apply to goods/articles manufactured domestically for export.
(ii) Up to 200 goods/articles per year imported for R&D by manufacturers of hinges are exempt subject to conditions: they shall not be sold commercially, may be disposed as scrap, and manufacturers must maintain year-wise records and furnish them to the Central Government on letterhead, duly signed by an authorized signatory.
Industries Impacted
This Order impacts hardware & fittings manufacturers, construction & infrastructure developers, furniture producers, and importers/traders of stainless steel hinges.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From 1 July 2025, Steel Butt Hinges must conform to IS 1341:2018 and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence (Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to 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
BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified goods/articles. Any contravention is punishable under the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Effective 1 July 2025, all Steel Butt Hinges placed on the Indian market must comply with IS 1341:2018 and carry the Standard Mark under BIS licence. The 2025 Order is the current controlling notification, with earlier 2024 and 2023 Orders superseded.
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