Government Imposes Mandatory Quality Norms to Curb Sub-Standard Screw Imports

The government has enforced quality standards for screws to curb the import of sub-standard goods, boost domestic manufacturing, and ensure consumer safety. The mandate requires screws to bear the Bureau of Indian Standards mark and violations carry severe penalties. Exemptions apply for specific scenarios to facilitate ease of business.

The government has imposed mandatory quality norms for screws to control the import of sub-standard goods, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and ensure consumer safety.

Under the new order, screws cannot be produced, sold, traded, imported, or stocked without the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark.

Violations can lead to up to two years of imprisonment or fines starting at Rs 2 lakh for the first offence, with harsher penalties for repeated violations.

(With inputs from agencies.)