Under this order, V-Belts must adhere to the relevant Indian Standard 14261 :1995 (Transmission Devices – V – Belts endless narrow V-Belts for industrial use) and display the Standard Mark, which requires a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's important to note that this order does not apply to domestically manufactured goods or articles intended for export.

Additionally, micro-enterprises, as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), are exempt from these requirements for twelve months from the date of this notification. Small enterprises, as defined in clause (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), have a nine-month exemption from the date of this notification.

The provisions of this Order shall not apply to goods or articles that were domestically manufactured or imported before the commencement date of this Order, provided the manufacturer is certified by the Bureau or has applied for certification, or the importer holds the necessary certification for the relevant goods or articles. Such manufacturers or importers will be allowed to sell, display, or offer these declared stocks for a period of up to six months from the commencement date of the V-Belt (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024. However, this is contingent upon the manufacturer or importer submitting a declaration, certified by a Chartered Accountant, to the Bureau.

Additionally, the Order will not apply to a maximum of 200 units of goods or articles imported annually by V-Belt manufacturers for research and development purposes. These imported goods may not be sold commercially and must be disposed of as scrap. The manufacturer is required to maintain a financial-year-wise record of such goods and articles and provide a report to the relevant government authorities on the company’s letterhead, signed by an authorized signatory.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for goods and articles related to V-Belts.

Any individual or entity found in violation of this order will be subject to penalties in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)