Draft BIS Order 2025 on Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators, and Fittings

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has released a draft notification titled Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

This draft order aims to ensure better quality, safety, and standard compliance for steel doors, windows, ventilators, and related fittings sold in India. Once notified in the Official Gazette, BIS certification will become mandatory for the specified products.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this draft Quality Control Order:

1. The specified goods must comply with the relevant Indian Standards
2. The products must carry the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. Certification will be granted 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. Any violation of this order will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016
6. The latest versions of the Indian Standards, including amendments issued by BIS from time to time, shall apply

Products Covered under this QCO

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

• Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings – IS 17706:2022 (Pull Handles – Specification)
• Stainless Steel Door Stoppers- Specification – IS 17296:2020
• Fire Doors and Doorsets - Specification – IS 3614:2021
• Specification for Steel Doors, Windows and Ventilators – IS 1038:1983
• Specification for Steel Windows for Industrial Buildings – IS 1361:1978

Note: The latest version of the Indian Standards, along with any 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 implementation timeline under this draft QCO is as follows:

• General enterprises (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): 
  6 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Small enterprises: 
  9 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette
• Micro enterprises: 
  12 months from the date of notification in the e-Gazette

Manufacturers must complete BIS certification within the given timeline to continue supplying these products in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and suppliers of steel doors, windows, ventilators, and fittings should:

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

Early compliance will help maintain smooth business operations and an uninterrupted supply in the Indian market.

Brand Liaison provides complete assistance for BIS compliance under the Draft BIS Order 2025 for Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators and Fittings, including identification of applicable standards, BIS application filing, coordination for product testing, documentation support, and follow-ups with BIS authorities to ensure timely certification.