BIS Draft Order 2025 on Automotive Valves, Valve Accessories & Caps

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Automotive Valves, Valve Accessories & Caps

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has issued a draft Quality Control Order (QCO) for Automotive Valves, Valve Accessories & Caps.

This order is introduced to improve product quality, safety, and reliability in the automotive sector in India.

This notification is officially called the Automotive Valves, Valve Accessories & Caps (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this Quality Control Order:

1. Automotive valves, valve accessories, and caps must comply with the requirements of the respective Indian Standards: IS 9081:2024, IS 9453:2014, and IS/ISO 18885-3:2021
2. The products must carry the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. BIS certification will be mandatory under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
5. Non-compliance may attract penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

Products Covered under this QCO

The following products are covered under this Quality Control Order, along with their applicable Indian Standards:

• Automotive Valves and Valve Accessories – IS 9081:2024
• Valve Caps for Tyre Tube Valves for Automotive Vehicles – IS 9453:2014
• TPMS Valves (Snap-In Valves) – IS/ISO 18885-3:2021

Note: The latest version of the Indian Standards, including amendments notified by BIS from time to time, shall be applicable.

Exemptions to this QCO

This Quality Control Order shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes

What is the Date of Implementation?

The proposed implementation timeline is:

• General manufacturers:
  6 months from the date of publication
• Small enterprises: 
  9 months from the date of publication
• Micro enterprises: 
  12 months from the date of publication

Manufacturers and suppliers must complete BIS compliance within the applicable timeline to continue supplying these products in the Indian market.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and suppliers of automotive valves, valve accessories, and caps should:

• Check whether their products are covered under this QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standards
• Ensure product compliance with BIS requirements
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Arrange product testing and prepare the required documents
• Complete certification within the given timeline to avoid penalties

Timely preparation will help ensure uninterrupted business operations.

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