To enhance safety measures, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a pivotal order on December 8, 2023, specifying the mandatory requirement of ISI Mark for the following hinge types:

• Stainless steel butt hinges
• Steel Butt Hinges
• Non-ferrous metal butt hinges
• Tee and strap hinges
• Parliament hinges
• Continuous (Piano) hinges
• Steel back flap hinges
• Double-acting spring hinges
• Cabinet hinges

The timeline for compliance is as follows:

• Small Enterprises must ensure compliance by September 8, 2024.
• Micro Enterprises are mandated to comply by December 8, 2024.

This regulation seeks to strengthen the industry by enforcing stringent safety standards, emphasizing the need for specific standards for these different hinge variants, thus promoting safety for both consumers and manufacturers.

For detailed information, access the notification from here.

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