IS 453 BIS Certification for Double-acting Spring Hinges
Double-acting Spring Hinges made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 453 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 453
| Standard | IS 453:1993 |
|---|---|
| Title | Double-acting spring hinges |
| Product covered | Double-acting Spring Hinges |
| Category | Hinges |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 5294(E), dated 08th December 2023 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 453
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 453:1993 Double Acting Spring Hinges -Specification | 31 Aug 1993 | Current, next review 30 Sept 2028 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2016). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Sampling and key tests for IS 453
From the BIS product manual for IS 453, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:6 Nos.
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- All tests
The full type test covers every clause of IS 453; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 453
BIS records 1 operative licences (1 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (1).
Testing against IS 453
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 453 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 453 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 453
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 453 cover?
IS 453:1993: Double-acting spring hinges. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for double-acting spring hinges.
Is BIS certification under IS 453 mandatory?
Yes, for double-acting spring hinges, under the Hinges (Quality Control) Order, 2023, S.O. 5294(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 453?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 453 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Hinges
- IS 205 Non-ferrous Metal Butt Hinges
- IS 206 Tee and Strap Hinges
- IS 362 Parliament Hinges
- IS 1341 Steel Butt Hinges
- IS 3818 Continuous (Piano) Hinges
- IS 3843 Steel Back Flap Hinges
- IS 12817 Stainless Steel Butt Hinges
- IS 18297 Cabinet Hinges
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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