Hand Tools Amendment (Quality Control) Order, 2025 - Detailed Information
Indian Standard: IS 4003 (Part 1), IS 4003(Part 2), IS 2028, IS 2029, IS 6149, IS 4123, IS 4508, IS 4509, IS 3650
Order Issue Date: 22 Jul, 2025
Implementation Date: 01 Oct, 2025
The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the second amendment of Hand Tools (Quality Control Order), under the authority of Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2026. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued this document. This order mandates that various hand tools must conform to the relevant Indian Standards and display the BIS Certification mark. It took effect on October 1, 2025, and is designed to ensure that hand tools sold in India meet quality and safety standards.
Scope and Applicability of the QCO
The Order applies to manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of hand tools listed in the Table annexed to the QCO. It is necessary to have compliance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
- Mandatory BIS License: BIS Certification for Hand Tools is compulsory.
- Micro & Small Enterprises: Small enterprises must comply from the date specified in column (6) of the Table. Micro enterprises must comply from the date specified in column (7).
- Export Exemption: Hand tools manufactured for the export market only are exempted from this order.
- Penalties: Any person who breaks the provisions of this order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Indian Standards for Hand Tools under QCO
Column (2) of the Table contains products that require compliance with the BIS Standard under scheme-1 of Schedule-II. This does not apply to products made in India for export.
Additionally, hand tool manufacturers can import up to 200 products each year for research and development. These products must be kept for research and development and must not be sold. After this, the products must be scrapped. Manufacturers will maintain records of these products on an annual basis and must be ready to provide those records on request from the government.
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SNo. |
Title of Indian Standard |
IS No. |
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1 |
Pipe Wrenches General Purpose |
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2 |
Pipe Wrenches Heavy Duty |
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3 |
Open-Jaw Wrenched (Spanners) |
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4 |
Ring Wrenches (Spanners) |
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5 |
Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches |
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6 |
Chain Pipe Wrenches |
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7 |
Open-Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
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8 |
Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
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9 |
Combination Side Cutting Pliers |
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Note: For Small Enterprises, the date of implementation is 1st January, 2026, and for Micro Enterprises it is 1st April 2026. |
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Benefits of BIS QCO for Hand Tools Certification in India
Below, you can go through the importance of the updated BIS QCO for Hand Tools:
- Help manufacturers know the new rules and regulations for ISI Mark Certification
- Provide Better export opportunities
- Higher product safety and performance
- Alignment with global standards
Impact on Industry:
- Promotes “Make in India” and quality manufacturing
- Protects consumers and professional users
- Encourages MSMEs to upgrade quality systems
Conclusion
The Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2025, is crucial to improving the quality standards in the manufacturing system. Every stakeholder, from larger manufacturers to MSMEs, will need to prepare for the BIS certification requirement prior to the October 1, 2025, Deadline. ERCS Private Limited can assist in end-to-end BIS compliance, licensing, and testing support.
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