Tee and strap hinges are essential hardware fittings used in gates, doors, shutters, agricultural equipment, storage units, and heavy-duty industrial enclosures across residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications in India, where load-bearing strength, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish are critical to long-term performance. Under Section 14 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a Quality Control Order making ISI Mark certification under IS 206:2010 mandatory for all manufacturers supplying tee and strap hinges in the Indian market.
IS 206 specifies manufacturing requirements for hinges produced from mild steel sheet (Grade 0 as per IS 1079) and mild steel wire (minimum ¼H grade as per IS 280), covering eleven types across light, medium, and heavy weight categories for both tee and strap variants, with quality parameters governing dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish. Manufacturers, importers, and traders supplying tee and strap hinges without a valid BIS licence are liable to penalties, including product seizure and fines, under the BIS Act, 1986.
Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Tee and Strap Hinges (IS 206) :
- Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Quality control order.
- As per the Quality control order, all the manufacturers of Tee and Strap Hinges are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.
Types of Tee and Strap Hinges covered under IS 206
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“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Tee and Strap Hinges as per IS 206:2010”.
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Types / Scope of license
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Type – Tee Hinges
a) Light weight (Type 1), b) Light weight (Type 2), c) Medium weight (Type 1), d) Medium weight (Type 2) e) Heavy weight (Type 1) f) Heavy weight (Type 2) g) Heavy weight (Type 3)
Strap Hinges - a) Light weight, b) Medium weight (Type 1) c) Medium weight (Type 2) d) Heavy weight
Size – Up to and including….mm
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Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Tee and Strap Hinges to use ISI mark as per IS 206
Requirements to get the BIS license for Tee and Strap Hinges
- Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 206
- In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
- Competent Quality Control Personnel
- Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Tee and Strap Hinges as per Indian standard IS 206
There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:
a. Administrative Details
b. Technical Details
c. Quality Control Personnel Details
d. Commercial Details
Cost of ISI Mark for IS 206 Certification
Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Tee and Strap Hinges as per IS 206 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :
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Particular
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Amount (INR)
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Remarks
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1.
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Application Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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2.
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Audit Fee
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7000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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3.
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License Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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4.
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Sample Testing Fee
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As Applicable
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To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.)
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5.
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Minimum Advance Marking Fee
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As per the actual
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To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard)
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Renewal Fee
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1000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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Inclusion Fee
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5000
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To be paid directly to BIS
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ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee
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Please contact info@elitasrcs.com
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Remarks
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Including all the taxes
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- In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
- For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
- Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.
Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :
To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
ERCS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.
Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:
a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 206:
ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Hinges Industry various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Tee and Strap Hinges according IS 206.
b. Effective documentation with awareness of the BIS guidelines:
In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent associates in various Industries.
We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.
c. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:
In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from the BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that the required changes can be made to remove the elements of fallibility.
d. Assistance for BIS audits:
We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.
Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Tee and Strap Hinges to sell in Indian Market with our help
- The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.
- Tee and Strap Hinges must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as a fine.
- Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
- Customers have a tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
- With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
- Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.