BIS Draft QCO 2025 for Chains and Sprockets

Introduction to the BIS Draft QCO 2025 for Chains and Sprockets

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has issued a Draft Quality Control Order (QCO), 2025 for Chains and Sprockets in the public interest.

This draft order is issued under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The Order is titled Chains and Sprockets (Quality Control) Order, 2025 and aims to ensure quality, safety, and standardisation of chains and sprockets used across different industries in India.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

Under this Draft QCO:

1. The specified chains and sprockets must conform to the applicable Indian Standards (IS)
2. The 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 violation of this Order will 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:

Note: The latest version of Indian Standards, including amendments notified by BIS from time to time, will apply.

Exemptions to this QCO

This Draft QCO does not apply to goods or articles manufactured in India exclusively for export.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline depends on the type of enterprise:

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

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of chains and sprockets should:

• Check whether their products fall under the scope of this Draft QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standards for each product
• Plan for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Upgrade testing and quality control systems as per BIS requirements
• Track the final notification and compliance deadlines carefully

Early preparation will help avoid penalties, delays, or removal of products from the Indian market.

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