BIS certification for hand tools in India assures product quality, safety, and conformity to Indian Standards. IS 4123:1982 (Chain Pipe Wrenches), IS 4508:1992 (Open Ended Slugging Wrenches), IS 6149:1984 (Adjustable Wrenches), and IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 are some of the most important standards. The certification procedure includes application submission, document verification, factory inspection, and product testing in BIS-approved labs. Compliance dates vary by company size, with enforcement beginning on March 17, 2025. BIS certification improves market confidence, assures legal compliance, and allows producers to use the ISI mark on their products to indicate conformity to quality standards.
Chain Pipe Wrenches
4123:1982Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)
4508:1992Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)
4509:1992Single-ended Open-jaw Adjustable Wrenches
6149:1984Open-Jaw Wrenches (Spanners)
2028:2004Ring Wrenches (Spanners)
2029:1998Pipe Wrenches –General Purpose
4003 (Part 1): 1978Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty
4003 (Part 2): 1986Combination Side Cutting Pliers
3650:1981BIS certification ensures that hand tools meet Indian quality and safety standards, allowing manufacturers to use the ISI mark.
Yes, under the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, compliance is mandatory for manufacturers in India.
Standards include IS 4123:1982 (Chain Pipe Wrenches), IS 4003:1978 (Pipe Wrenches), and others for wrenches, pliers, and cutting tools.
It includes application submission, document review, factory inspection, product testing, and approval.
Non-compliance can lead to legal penalties, fines, or product bans under the BIS Act, 2016.
