BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Cross Recessed Screws

Introduction to the BIS QCO for Cross Recessed Screws

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued the Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

In simple terms, the government has updated the regulation and continued the requirement for standard quality screws in the Indian market.

Cross recessed screws are widely used in construction, electrical fittings, appliances, automobiles, furniture, as well as in a variety of industrial equipment. Since they are critical fastening components, poor quality can lead to safety risks and product failures.

In order to prevent this, the government has made BIS certification mandatory under this new QCO.

Key Changes You Should Know

1. The new Order replaces the Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
2. It will be called Cross Recessed Screws (Quality Control) Order, 2025.
3. It comes into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
4. All notified screws must comply with the relevant Indian Standards.
5. Products must carry the ISI Mark under a valid BIS licence (Scheme-I).
6. BIS will act as the certifying and enforcing authority.
7. Penalties will apply under the BIS Act, 2016, for non-compliance.

Exceptions under this QCO

1. Products that are manufactured only for export purposes.
2. Screws that are imported as part of finished goods or sub-assemblies.
3. Screws that are imported for manufacturing export products.
4. Very small Udyam-registered enterprises (having an investment up to ₹25 lakh and turnover up to ₹2 crore, certified by a CA).
5. Up to 200 kg of goods imported by OEMs for R&D use (not for commercial sale, proper records required).

Goods and Articles under the QCO

To read about more products, see the applicable products, or view the PDF attached below. 

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

What is the Date of Implementation?

Benefits of this Order for the Industry/Businesses

• This Order will improve the overall quality of fasteners available in the Indian market.
• It will reduce the circulation of low-grade screws that may cause structural or mechanical failure.
• Genuine manufacturers will benefit from fair competition as well as better brand trust.
• End-users such as appliance manufacturers and infrastructure companies will receive reliable fastening products.
• In the long term, this strengthens India’s manufacturing quality standards globally.

Now, What to Do?

If you manufacture or import cross recessed screws, immediate preparation is definitely important. Here’s what you should do:

• Identify the applicable Indian Standard for your screw type.
• Get product testing done from a BIS-recognized laboratory.
• Review raw material as well as production quality controls.
• Prepare documentation that is required under Scheme-I.
• Apply for a BIS licence before your category deadline.

Avoid waiting until the last minute, as testing slots as well as application reviews may take time.

How Brand Liaison Can Support You

For fastener manufacturers dealing in multiple head types and standards, compliance can surely become technically detailed. Brand Liaison simplifies this entire process by mapping each screw category with the correct Indian Standard, coordinating testing for multiple variants together, and structuring documentation to reduce back-and-forth queries from BIS. We also help businesses evaluate exemption eligibility so that compliance planning becomes absolutely clear and cost-effective.