BIS Certification for Hinges – Complete Guide to ISI Mark for All Types of Hinges

Hinges are essential hardware components widely used in doors, cabinets, industrial enclosures, and architectural fittings. From residential construction to heavy-duty applications, their quality directly influences safety, functionality, and durability. To regulate product standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for several types of hinges to be certified under specific Indian Standards.

This article provides a detailed overview of BIS certification requirements for different types of hinges, the applicable IS codes, certification procedures, and how manufacturers can ensure legal compliance and market acceptance.

The quality of hinges is vital for safety, mechanical stability, and durability. The Indian government, through its Quality Control Orders (QCOs), has made BIS certification mandatory for various types of hinges. This ensures:

Standardization in design and material quality

Prevention of substandard products

Improved consumer and installer safety

Market trust and compliance with national laws

From stainless steel butt hinges to cabinet and spring hinges, each product type must meet its designated IS specification to bear the ISI mark.

Here is a list of hinge types and the corresponding IS specifications notified under BIS certification:

All manufacturers or importers of these products must obtain BIS certification to sell legally in India.

The certification process under the ISI Mark Scheme (Scheme I) includes:

Application Submission: Apply online via Manakonline, attaching relevant factory and product details.

Product Testing: Send hinge samples to a BIS-recognized lab for testing as per applicable IS standard.

Factory Audit: BIS officers will inspect the production unit, quality control systems, and testing equipment.

Documentation Review: Submit documents like process flow, test reports, equipment lists, and trademark authorization.

Grant of License: Upon successful inspection and test compliance, BIS issues a license to use the ISI mark.

Company registration certificate

List of manufacturing and testing equipment

Process flowchart and quality manual

Authorized signatory proof

Test reports (if available)

Trademark authorization (if applicable)

Label/marking sample

Foreign manufacturers must apply through the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to handle compliance, documentation, and communication with BIS.

Navigating multiple IS standards and certification stages for different hinge types can be complex. Standphill India offers complete BIS certification support for:

Butt Hinges (Steel, SS, Non-Ferrous)

Cabinet and Continuous Hinges

Parliament and Tee Hinges

Spring Hinges and more

Our experts assist with application filing, product testing, audit readiness, and post-certification compliance.

With BIS certification now mandatory for a wide range of hinge products, manufacturers must comply with the relevant IS standards to avoid legal issues and build trust with customers. Whether you're producing steel butt hinges or advanced spring-loaded hinges, Standphill India ensures a smooth, compliant, and cost-effective certification journey.