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.