Hinges
Tee and Strap Hinges
Strategic Recommendations for Tee and Strap Hinges (IS 206:2010)
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Large & Medium enterprises must comply by 1 July 2025; Small & Micro enterprises by 1 October 2025 under IS 206:2010. - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
Partner with the ERA Compliance Team for BIS application, product testing, and ISI mark labeling. - Reach Out for Support
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All Tee and Strap Hinges must carry the ISI mark or be declared under exemption before the enforcement deadlines.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tee and Strap Hinges |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 206:2010 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Tee and Strap Hinges |
| Quality Control Order | Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2025 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 4247(E) dated 27 September 2023; Amended via S.O. 2661(E) dated 15 June 2025 |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 July 2025 (Large & Medium Enterprises); 1 October 2025 (Small & Micro Enterprises) |
| Objective & Scope | To regulate the quality and durability of Tee and Strap Hinges through mandatory BIS certification, ensuring standardization and consumer safety. |
| Products Covered | Hinges designed as Tee and Strap Hinges for use in doors, gates, and heavy-duty fittings. |
| Exemptions | Export-only products, imports for R&D up to 200 units annually (not for sale, scrapped after use), and government-notified exemptions. |
| Industries Impacted | Hardware manufacturers, construction sector, agricultural equipment makers, furniture and gate fittings producers, importers, and suppliers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | BIS licence required under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; ISI marking mandatory on all products. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS licence, complete BIS-recognized testing, update packaging with ISI mark, and declare exempted stock. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Issued under BIS Act, 2016; enforced by the Bureau of Indian Standards. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance may result in fines, seizure of goods, cancellation of licence, and imprisonment up to two years. |
| Conclusion | From July–October 2025, Tee and Strap Hinges must comply with IS 206:2010 and bear the ISI mark for legal sale in India. |
| References / Annexures | S.O. 4247(E) [27 Sep 2023]; S.O. 2661(E) [15 Jun 2025] |
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Notification
 Tee and Strap Hinges were notified under Hinges (Quality Control) Order 2023 issued via S.O. 4247(E) dated 27 September 2023. The order was later amended by S.O. 2661(E) dated 15 June 2025 to revise compliance timelines.
Enforcement Timeline
The standard becomes enforceable from 1 July 2025 for large and medium enterprises, and from 1 October 2025 for small and micro enterprises.
Overview
Tee and strap hinges (IS 206:2010) are hardware components used for doors, gates, cabinets and similar fixtures. Given their structural role, the QCO brings these hinges under compulsory conformity assessment and Standard Mark requirements to strengthen product quality and consumer safety.
Objective & Scope
IS 206:2010 sets quality, durability, and safety requirements for Tee and Strap Hinges used in heavy-duty applications such as doors, gates, and fittings. The Order mandates that goods/articles, ensuring standardisation, safety and traceability of hinge products.
Products Covered
 The standard applies to Tee and Strap Hinges for residential, commercial, and industrial use
Exemptions Provided
 Exemptions include:
- Products manufactured exclusively for export.
- Imports up to 200 units annually for research and development, provided they are not sold and are scrapped after use, with records submitted to the Government.
- Other exemptions notified by the Central Government.
Industries Impacted
This order impacts hardware manufacturers, construction companies, agricultural equipment makers, furniture and gate hardware producers, and importers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
 Manufacturers and importers must obtain BIS certification under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, and affix the ISI mark on all Tee and Strap Hinges before sale in India.
Next Steps for Stakeholders​
 Businesses should begin certification immediately, complete testing in BIS-approved labs, update product packaging with ISI marking, and declare any exempted stock.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The requirement is backed by the BIS Act, 2016, and enforced by BIS. Non-compliance can result in fines, seizure of goods, licence cancellation, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
 From July–October 2025, Tee and Strap Hinges must conform to IS 206:2010 and display the ISI mark to be legally sold, imported, or distributed in India.
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