Ropes and Cordages
Steel Wire Ropes – Fibre Main Cores
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Start the BIS certification process for IS 1804:2004 and conduct testing in BIS-recognized labs. - Partner with Compliance Experts
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Steel Wire Ropes – Fibre Main Cores |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | (IS 1804:2004) |
| Title of Indian Standard | Steel Wire Ropes – Fibre Main Cores – Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 4327(E), dated 3rd October 2024 |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1st April 2025 (General) 1st July 2025 (for Micro & Small Enterprises, domestic production only) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, durability, and reliability of steel wire ropes with fibre cores used in critical load-bearing and industrial applications. |
| Products Covered | Steel wire ropes reinforced with fibre main cores for lifting, hauling, construction, marine, and industrial use. |
| Exemptions | • Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | • Steel wire rope manufacturers • Construction & infrastructure • Mining & heavy engineering • Marine & shipping • Transport & logistics |
| Mandatory Compliance | • Ropes must conform to IS 1804:2004 • Must bear ISI Mark under valid BIS licence |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | • Apply for BIS certification immediately • Conduct testing in BIS-recognized labs • Ensure ISI marking before sale • Align procurement with BIS-compliant sources |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Issued under BIS Act, 2016 – Section 16(1), (2), Section 17, and Section 25(3). Enforced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | • Seizure of non-compliant goods • Suspension or cancellation of licence • Fines or imprisonment up to two years, or both |
| Conclusion | From 1st April 2025, steel wire ropes with fibre main cores must comply with IS 1804:2004 and carry BIS certification. SMEs have time till 1st July 2025. |
| References / Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 4327(E), dated 3rd October 2024 – Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
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Notification
The product Steel Wire Ropes – Fibre Main Cores (IS 1804:2004) is covered under the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified via S.O. 4327(E) dated 3rd October 2024 by the Ministry of Textiles under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
- General enforcement from 1st April 2025
- For Micro & Small Enterprises (domestic production only), enforcement from 1st July 2025
Overview
The Order ensures that steel wire ropes with fibre main cores manufactured, sold, or imported in India conform to IS 1804:2004 and carry the ISI Mark under a valid BIS licence.
Objective & Scope
The objective is to ensure strength, safety, and reliability of steel wire ropes with fibre cores, widely used in lifting, hauling, mining, construction, and shipping operations.
Products Covered
Steel wire ropes reinforced with fibre main cores designed for heavy-duty load applications across industries.
Exemptions Provided
- Ropes manufactured exclusively for export are exempt from this Order.
Industries Impacted
The affected industries include
- Wire rope manufacturing, mining, construction, infrastructure, marine & shipping, and logistics sectors.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
- Products must comply with IS 1804:2004.
- They must bear the ISI mark under BIS certification.
- Testing must be conducted in BIS-recognized labs as per Scheme-I of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Apply for BIS certification at the earliest.
- Conduct testing through BIS-approved laboratories.
- Ensure ISI marking before placing products on the market.
- Update procurement and vendor approvals to source BIS-compliant ropes.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
This Order is issued under the BIS Act, 2016 (Sections 16, 17, and 25). BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority.
Penalties for non-compliance include seizure of goods, cancellation of licence, monetary fines, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
From 1st April 2025 (and 1st July 2025 for SMEs), all steel wire ropes with fibre main cores must comply with IS 1804:2004 and be BIS certified before sale in India.
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