BIS Draft QCO for Chain Pulley Block, Ratchet Lever Hoist, Universal Gearless Pulling & Lifting Machine

Introduction to the BIS Draft QCO for Chain Pulley Block, Ratchet Lever Hoist, Universal Gearless Pulling & Lifting Machine

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), 2024 for Chain Pulley Block, Ratchet Lever Hoist, and Universal Gearless Pulling and Lifting Machine.

This order is titled Chain Pulley Block, Ratchet Lever Hoist, and Universal Gearless Pulling and Lifting Machine (Quality Control) Order, 2024. It has been issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The main purpose of this Draft QCO is to ensure safety, quality, and standardisation of lifting and pulling equipment used across industries in India.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

Under this Draft QCO:

1. Specified lifting and pulling machines must comply with the relevant Indian Standards (IS)
2. These products must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. BIS certification must be obtained under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4. BIS will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
5. Any non-compliance may attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016

Products Covered under this QCO

The following goods and articles are covered under the Draft QCO, along with their applicable Indian Standards:

• Chain Pulley Block – IS 3832: 2005
• Ratchet Lever Hoist – IS 11340: 2020
• Universal Gearless Pulling & Lifting Machine – IS 5604: 1984

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 Draft QCO shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline under this Draft QCO is as follows:

• General enterprises (other than micro and small):
  6 months from the date of notification
• Small enterprises:
  9 months from the date of notification
• Micro enterprises:
  12 months from the date of notification

Manufacturers must ensure compliance within the applicable timeline to continue supplying these products in the Indian market.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of chain pulley blocks, ratchet lever hoists, and universal gearless pulling and lifting machines should:

• Check whether their products fall under the scope of this Draft QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standards for each product
• Plan BIS certification under Scheme-I well in advance
• Arrange product testing and quality compliance as per BIS norms
• Monitor the final notification and implementation deadlines

Early action will help avoid certification delays, penalties, and disruption to business operations.

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