Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Quality Control Order Notification for Micro and Small Enterprises

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a new Quality Control Order concerning Bolts, Nuts, and Fasteners, aimed at ensuring adherence to stringent standards for these essential industrial components. Issued under the title "The Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023," this directive mandates compliance with specified Indian Standards as detailed in various parts of the regulations, including 1363 (Part 1):2019, 1363 (Part 2):2018, 1363 (Part 3): 2018, 1364 (Part 1):2018, 1364 (Part 2):2018, 4621:1975, 5187:1972, 10238:2001, 12427:2001, 3757:1985, 204(Part 2): 1992, 204 (Part 1):1991, 2681:1993, 281:2009, 7534:1985, 1284:1975, 15833:2009, 6623:2004. Effective from a Gazette Notification dated 21 July 2023, this Order will come into effect six months following the notification date. However, distinct timelines apply for Micro and Small Enterprises under the provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Small Enterprises are granted nine months to comply, while Micro Enterprises have twelve months. Entities falling under the exemptions include domestically manufactured products intended for export, imported components, goods for export-oriented production, and items produced by enterprises registered on the "Udyam portal," provided they meet stipulated investment and turnover criteria. These exempted entities are not bound by the Quality Control Order's requirements. Non-compliance with the provisions of this Order carries legal consequences under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Businesses and stakeholders in the Bolts, Nuts, and Fasteners industry are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the detailed requirements outlined in the Gazette Notification to ensure smooth compliance within the specified timelines.