| Quick Answer
- Product: Parliament hinges
- Rulebook: IS 362:1991
- Who gives approval: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Scheme: ISI Mark Scheme (Scheme I of Schedule II)
- Compulsory? In most cases, yes, under the Quality Control Order (QCO). Please check the latest order.
What Is an ISI Mark?
The ISI Mark is a sign from BIS. It tells buyers that the product was checked against an Indian rulebook. A maker can use it only after BIS gives a license. Getting it is called BIS ISI Mark Certification for Parliament hinges.
What Is a Parliament Hinge?
It is a hinge with extra-wide leaves (the flat plates). It keeps the door a little away from the frame, so the door opens fully. You see it on doors and windows in homes, offices and hotels.
Which Rulebook Do You Follow?
The BIS IS Standard for Parliament hinges is IS 362:1991. It tells you how to make the hinge. It covers:
- Metal used
- Size and allowed difference in size
- How the hinge is made
- Finish
- Marking and packing
Parliament hinges come in three types:
- Type 1: cast hinges, made of cast brass
- Type 2: pressed hinges, made of mild steel or aluminium alloy
- Type 3: fabricated hinges, made of extruded aluminium alloy
Who Can Apply?
- Indian factories can apply directly.
- Foreign factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme and need an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Traders and importers usually cannot take the license in their own name. It goes to the factory that makes the hinge.
Beginner Checklist: Are You Ready?
Tick these before you apply:
- You know which hinge types and sizes you make
- Your factory address and business papers are in order
- You have a simple chart of how the hinge is made
- You have a list of machines and testing tools
- Your testing tools are checked and set right (this is called calibration)
- You have trained staff who can check quality
- You keep records of raw material and daily checks
Steps to Get Approval
- Collect documents. Business proof, factory details, machine list, testing tool list, staff details, drawings and raw material details.
- Fill the application. Start your BIS Registration for Parliament hinges with correct details. List every type and size you want covered.
- Factory visit. A BIS officer checks your machines, tools, records and staff, and takes samples.
- Lab testing. Samples go to a lab approved by BIS.
- License is granted. If everything is fine, BIS gives you the license. Then you can use the ISI Mark.
The exact steps for sampling can change from case to case, so confirm them with BIS or your consultant.
What Does the Lab Check?
- Is the right metal used?
- Are the sizes correct?
- Are the knuckles (the round part where the pin sits), pin and leaves made properly?
- Does the hinge hold weight without bending?
- Does it open and close smoothly?
- Is the coating good on aluminium hinges?
- Is the finish neat and the marking correct?
Marking: A Simple Rule
Put the ISI Mark on your hinges only after you get the license. Show your license number with it. Other details on the product or pack may include the maker’s name or trademark, type, size and batch number. Follow the rulebook and your license conditions for the exact details.
Mistakes Beginners Make
- Using the ISI Mark before the license comes
- Leaving some hinge types or sizes out of the application
- Old or missing calibration papers
- Not keeping daily test records
- Starting only on the last date of the QCO
Benefits of the ISI Mark
- You can sell legally in India
- Buyers and dealers trust you more
- Your hinges are checked against a national rulebook
- Fewer returns and complaints
Conclusion
EVTL India is one of the leading BIS Consultant in India, helping manufacturers obtain their BIS licenses hassle-free. Our team explains the rules in simple words, prepares your documents, guides you for testing and supports you during the factory visit.
Plan early and the process becomes easy. Take the first step today.
Contact EVTL India
Phone: +91 95609 35898
Email: contact@evtlindia.com
Website: https://www.evtlindia.com
FAQs
1. What is the ISI Mark?
It is a BIS sign that shows a product was checked against an Indian rulebook.
2. Which standard applies to parliament hinges?
IS 362:1991.
3. Is the ISI Mark compulsory for parliament hinges?
In most cases, yes, under the Quality Control Order. Please check the latest order.
4. Can a trader apply?
Usually no. The license goes to the factory that makes the hinge.
5. Can I use the ISI Mark before the license?
No. Use it only after BIS gives you the license.
6. Is the work over after I get the license?
No. BIS can visit again and take new samples, so keep your quality steady.
7. How can EVTL India help?
We help with documents, application, test support and factory visit preparation until the license is granted. | 
