BIS Quality Control Order 2024 for V-Belts

Introduction to the BIS QCO for V-Belts

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has issued a Quality Control Order under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, in order to regulate industrial products that directly impact operational safety, equipment reliability, as well as manufacturing efficiency. V-belts are definitely critical mechanical components that are widely used in power transmission systems across automotive, industrial machinery, agriculture, as well as manufacturing sectors.

There is a global recognition of the need for uniform performance standards as well as product reliability. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified a dedicated Quality Control Order to bring V-Belts under mandatory BIS certification in the Indian market.

Key Changes You Need to Know

For this notification, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the V-Belts (Quality Control) Order, 2024, through a notification dated 06 March 2024.

The order mandates the following provisions:

1. There has to be compulsory conformity of V-Belts with the relevant Indian Standards, including:
   1. IS 2494 (Part 1):1994: General purpose endless V-Belts for industrial use
   2. IS 2494 (Part 2):1993: Fire-resistant and antistatic V-Belts
   3. IS 14261:1995: Endless narrow V-Belts for industrial applications
2. There should be a mandatory display of the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) on compliant products.
3. A BIS license is to be obtained under Scheme-I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
4. V-Belts that are manufactured domestically for export purposes are exempted from this Order.
5. Deferred enforcement timelines are proposed for Micro and Small Enterprises.
6. The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for this notification.
7. Penalties are applicable for contravention under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

What is the Date of Implementation?

• General Enterprises: After expiry of six months from the date of publication in the Official Gazette
• Small Enterprises: After expiry of nine months from the date of publication
• Micro Enterprises: After expiry of twelve months from the date of publication

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers of V-Belts should begin by identifying product variants against the applicable Indian Standards and carefully assessing manufacturing process readiness for BIS certification. Planning in advance for product testing as well as factory audit requirements will be all the more essential in order to meet compliance timelines without any production interruptions.

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