Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023

Introduction: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, has issued a significant order – the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order, conferred under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, aims to regulate the quality of specified goods, particularly hinges. Effective from the 8th of December, 2023, this order imposes standards and regulations for the manufacturing and certification of various types of hinges.

Detailed Analysis:

1. Short Title and Commencement: The order commences six months from its publication in the Official Gazette. It is officially titled the “Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023.” The commencement date is crucial for businesses to align their production processes with the stipulated quality standards.

2. Compulsory use of Standard Mark: The order mandates that goods or articles specified in the table adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark. However, there are exemptions for goods manufactured domestically for export. Micro and small enterprises have different timelines for compliance, providing them with a grace period.

3. Certification and Enforcement Authority: The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified goods or articles. This ensures a centralized and standardized approach to quality control, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Indian Standards.

4. Penalty for Contravention: To ensure compliance, the order introduces penalties for contravention. Any person violating the provisions is punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. This enforces accountability and emphasizes the seriousness of adhering to the established quality standards.

5.Table of Indian Standards: The table lists various types of hinges along with their corresponding Indian Standards. The latest versions, including amendments, notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards, are applicable. This ensures that manufacturers stay updated on the evolving standards to maintain compliance.

Conclusion: The Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023, issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, marks a significant step towards ensuring the quality of specified goods in the market. Manufacturers must take note of the standards, timelines, and enforcement measures outlined in the order to avoid penalties. This move is poised to enhance product quality, consumer satisfaction, and the overall integrity of the industry.

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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)

ORDER

New Delhi, the 8th December,2023

S.O. 5294(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of   Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following order, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement.- (1) This order may be called the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force on the expiry of six months from the date of publication of this notification in Official Gazette.

2. Compulsory use of Standard Mark.- Goods or articles specified in column (1) of the Table below shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned in column (2) of the said Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:

Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export:

Provided further that in relation to micro enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of twelve months from the date of publication of this notification.

Provided further that in relation to small enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of nine months from the date of publication of this notification.

3. Certification and enforcement authority.- The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the Table.

4. Penalty for Contravention. – Any person who contravenes the provisions of this order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

TABLE 

 Note.- For the purposes of the table, the latest version of Indian Standards including the amendments thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply.

[F. No. P-29026/11/2023-LEI]

SANJIV, Jt. Secy.