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REGISTERD No. D. 221

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 9S] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1969/PHALGUNA 28, 1890

Separate paging is given to this part in order that it may be filed an a separate compilation.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN TRADE AND SUPPLY

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19th March 1969

S.O 1151.—Whereas the Central Government is of the opinion that in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspec- tion) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963), the; light engineering products specified in Annexure I to this 'notification should be subject to inspection prior to export;

And whereas the Central Government has formulated the proposals specified below for the said purpose and has forwarded the same to the Export Inspection Council as required by sub-rule (2) of rule 11 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Rules, 1964;

Now therefore, in pursuance of the said sub-rule, and in supersession of the notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce S.O. 3031, dated the 20th September, 1965, S.O. 1034, dated the 28th March, 1966 and S.O. 2614, dated the 20th August, 1966, the Central Government hereby publishes the said proposal for the information of the public likely to be affected thereby.

Notice is hereby given that any person desiring to forward any objections or suggestions with respect to the said proposals may forward the same within thirty days of the date of publication of this notification to the Export Inspection Council, "World Trade Centre", 14/1-B. Ezra Street, 7th floor, Calcutte-1.

Proposals

(1) To notify that the light engineering products specified in Annexure to this notification shall be subject to quality control and Inspection prior to export:

( 331)

(2) To specify the type of inspection in accordance with the draft Export of Light Engineering Products (Inspection) Rules, 1969, set out in Annexure II to this notification as the type of inspection which would be applied to such light engineering products prior to export; (3) To recognise the specifications as declared (by the. exporter to be the agreed specifications of the export contract for the light engineering products subject to a minimum of the specifications as set out in Annexure III to this notification as the. standard specifications for the light engineering products;

(4) To prohibit the export, in the course of international trade, of the light engineering products aforesaid unless the same are accompanied by a certificate issued by one of the inspection agencies recognised for the purpose under section 7 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963) to the effect that the consignment of such light engineering products satisfies the conditions relating to quality control and inspection and is export-worthy,

2. Nothing in this notification shall apply to the export, by land, sea. or air or samples of the light engineering products aforesaid, the F.O.B. value of which does not exceed rupees one hundred to prospective buyers.

3. Thi:- notification shall come into force on the

ANNEXURE I [See sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 11

I. Household Articles

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Brass utensils. Copper utensils. Mild steel buckets. Oil pressure lanterns. Oil pressure stoves. Scissors. Umbrellas.

II. Builder's Hardware

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ". 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1.3. 14. 13.

Door handles. Door sprint (rat tail type). Drawer locks, cup-board locka and box locks. Fanlight catch. Barlbed wire. Ghamellaa. Hasps and staple* Hinges. Mild steel wire nails. Mortice locks Pad locks. Rim latches. Sliding; door bolts for use with padlocks. Tower bolts. Wire gauze.

III. 1. Bread knives.

2. Butcher's knives. 3. Butter knives and flan knivet. 4. Carving knives. 5. Cook's knives. S. Forks (table, fish, pastry and nerving).

7. 8. 9.

Pocket knives. Spoons. Table knives, dessert knives and fruit knives.

ANNEXURE II

\Sce t.iib-puragraph (2) of paragraph 11 Draft rules pvipcsec .0 be made under section 17 of Vae Expoit (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963

1. Short title and commencement.—These rules may be called the Export of Light Engineering Products (Inspection) Rules, 1969.

(2) They shall come into force on the 1969,

2. Definitions.—In these rules—

(a) 'Act' means the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22

of 1963).

(b) 'Agency' means any one of the Inspection Agencies recognised under

section 7 of the Act.

(c) 'Light engineering products' means any of the articles mentioned, in

Schedule I to these rules.

3. Basis of Inspection.—Inspection of light engineering products for export shall be- carried out with a view to seeing that the light engineering products conform to the standard specifications recognised by the Central Government under section 6 of the Act. Sampling shall generally he done aa per the Table mentioned in Schedule II to these rules, a, howe,ver, in the opinion of the Agency, the consignment is not of uniform quality, the scale of sampling may be Increased at the discretion of Agency.

4. Procedure of inspection^-(1) Exporters intending to export any of the light engineering products aforesaid shall give intimation in writing of his intention so to do and submit along with such intimation a declaration as to the agreed •specification of the export contract giving details of all the technical characteristics to any one of the, Agencies, to enable it to carry out the inspection in accordance with rule 3. They shall, at the same time, endorse a copy of such intimation for inspection to the nearest office of the Export Inspection Council ((hereinafter referred to as the Council) either at 14/1-B, Ezra Street (7th floor), Calcutta-1 or at Mani Mahal, 2nd floor, 11/21, Mathew Road, Bombay-4.

(2) Every intimation and declaration under sub-rule (1) shall reach the office of the Agency not less than two weeks before the expected date of shipment.

(3) On receipt of the intimation and declaration under sub-rule (2), the Agency shall carry out the inspection of light engineering products in accordance with rule 3 and the instructions', if any, issued By the Council in this regard.

(4) After completion of inspection, the Agency shall immediately seal tjie packages in the consignment in a manner as to ensure that the sealed goods cannot be tampered with,

(5) When the Agency is satisfied that the consignment of light engineering products comply with the requirements of rule 3, it shall issue within two days after the completion of inspection a certificate to the exporter declaring that the consignment satisfies the conditions relating to quality control and inspection and is export-worthy. The Agency shall simultaneously endorse a copy of such certificates to the Council.

5. Place of inspection.—Inspection of light engineering products for the pur- poses of these rules, shall be carried! out—

(a) at the premises of the manufacturer; or (b) at the premises at which the goods are offered Iby the exporter, pro-

vided that adequate facilities for the purpose exist therein. 6. Inspection fee.—Subject to a minimum of rupees thirty per visit, for one or more consignments of any particular item, a fee at the rate of twenty paise for every hundred rupees of the f.o.b. value of such consignments shall be paid by the exporter to the Agency as inspection fee under these rules.

7. Appeal.—(1) Any person aggrieved by the refusal qf the Agency to issue a certificate under sub-rule (5) oTrule 4 may, within ten daysi of the receipt of the communication of such refusal by Mm, prefer an appeal to a panel of experts

consisting of not less than three persons, as may be appointed for the, purpose by the Central Government.

(2) The quorum for the panel shall be three. (3) The decision of the panel on such appeal shall ibe final.

SCHEDULE I

[. Household Articles

1. Brass utensila. 2. Copper utensils. 3, Mild steel buckets. 4. Oil pressure lanterns. 5. Oil pressure stoves. 6. Scissors. 7. Umbrellas.

II. Builder's Hardware

1. Door handles. 2. Door spring (rat tail type). 3. Drawer locks, cup-board locks and box locks. 4. Fanlight catch. 5. Barbed wire. 6. Gfhamellas. 7. HBSDS and staples. 8. Hinges. 9, Mild steel wire nails.

10. Mortice locks. 11. Pad locks. 12. Rim latches. 13. Sliding door bolts for use with padlocks 14. Tower bolts. 15. Wire srauze.

III. Cutlery

1. Bread knives. 2. Butcher's knives. 3. Butter knives! and fish knives. 4. Carving knives. 5. Cook's knives. 6 Porks (table, flsh, pastry and serving). 7. Pocket knives. 8. Spoons. 9. Table knives, dessert knives and fruit knives.

SCHEDULE II sampling 1 able

(3)

( 2)

( I)

Permissible No, of C o n s i g n m e nt size

defectives

for A of For B of Col. 2 Cola

For visual All & dimen- other sional in- tests (B) apection (A)

8

U p t o 25 . . .. 2 6 1 0 50 . . .. 51 to 1 00 . . ..

3 00 3 * 0 5 1 0

2°

( 2)

(11

C3)

0 0 0 I

I

32 5° 80 125 2 00

2 3 5 7 TO

14 21

5 8 8 13 13 30 20

J I "oi to 150 151 to 300 301 to 500 501 to 1000 1001 to 3000 3 0 01 to i o , c oo . . . .. 1 0 , 0 01 a nd a b o ve . . . ..

315 500

ANNEXURE III

I. Household Articles

1. Brass utensils. 2. Copper utensils. 3. Mild steel buckets. 4. Oil pressure lanterns. S. Oil pressure stoves. 8. Scissors. 7. Umbrellas.

II. Builder's Hardware

l.Door handles. 2. Door spring (rat tail type). 3. Drawer locks, cupJboard locks and box locks. 4. Fanlight catch. 5. Barbed; wire. 6. Ghamellas. 7. Hasps and staples. 8. Hinges. 9. Mild steel wire nalla.

10. Mortice locks. 11. Pad locks. 12. Rim latches. 13. Sliding door bolts for use with padlocks. 14. Tower bolts. 15. Wire gauze.

III. Cutlery

1. Bread knives. :2. Butcher's knives. :3. Butter knives and fish knives. -4. Carving knives. 5. Cook's knives. 6. Forks (table, flsh, pastry and serving). r7. Pocket knives. •'8. Spoons. ;9. Table knives, dessert knives and fruit knives

I. HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES

1. SPECIFICATION FOR BRASS UTENSILS

2. Utensils shall be manufactured from brass sheet or strip or circle or casting which is having bright, clean and smooth surface, free from undue dis- colouration and scratches, The sheet shall also toe free from buckles und sponginess. Further, test piece taken from sheet, strip or circle or finished utensil made thereof shall meet the following bend test without showing fracture oil development of cracks on the outer surface:

(a) Hot Bend' Test—The test piece shall, when at red heat, be bent through

an angle of 180° and hammered close;

(b) Cold Bend Test—The test piece shall, after annealing and when cold, be bent'through an angle of 180° with an internal radius equal to the thickness of test piece, the axis of the bend being at right angles to the direction of rolling.

2.1. Cast brass utensils shall be cast from good quality brass and shall Ibe free from porosity, blow holes, cold shuts, distortion and other harmful defects.

2.2, The material of the finished utensils shall be homogeneous and not eon- tain any ingredients which are harmful and injurious to health, the amount of lead content not exceeding 0.3 per cent.

3. Thickness of sheet to be used for the fabrication of utensils, shape, dimen- sions and other constructional details shall be as per the agreement between the buyer and the exporter and shall be uniform for each lot of a particular variety of utensils in the consignment.

4. All joints shall be finished with high degree of smoothness and shall be soundly brazed or soldered and a suitable test shall be carried out on the utensils to ascertain its leak proofness.

5. All the utensils shall be finished smooth and sharp edges rounded off/ deburred.

6. Utensils may be tinned/plated, if required by the buyer, Tinninjr/platinjiC in this case shall be smooth and uniform,

7. Utensils shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer In this regard and in such a manner as to ensure the safe arrival of tthe utensils to the destination without any damage.

7.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall toe able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

2. SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER UTENSILS

1. Copper utensils shall be defined as copper wares (with or without art carvings) which can be used while eating, drinking, cooking or storing of food and drinks including water.

2. The utensils shall be manufactured from copper sheet or strip or circle or casting which having clean and smooth surface, free from black oxide, undue discolouration and scratches. The sheet shall also be free from buckles and sponginess. Further, test piece taken from the sheet or from, the finished utensils shall meet the following bend test,

The edges of the test piece shall !bo carefully rounded and smoothed lonRi- tudinally. The size of the test piece shall be sufficient to eanble the double closebend test to be carried out. The test piece shall be bent through an angle of 180°, closed and flattened, The double thickness of the metal shall then be bent through 180° closed and flattened; the axis of the second being at right angles to that of the first "bend. The material shall show no fracture or signes of cracking on the convex surface of the bends.

3. Cast copper utensils shall be cast from good quality copper free from porosity, blow holes, cold shuts, distortion and other harmful defects.

4. The material of the finished utensils shall not contain any harmful or injurious ingredients, the amount of lead and arsenic content not exceeding 0,li per cent each.

5 Thickness of sheet (gauge) to be used for fabrication of utensils, shape, dimensions and other constructional details shall be as per the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

6. All joints shall be finished with higlh degree of smoothness and shall be soundly brazed/soldered and a suitable leak test shall be carried out on. each utensil to ascertain its leak proofneFs.

7. All the utensils shall be finished smooth and sharp edges rounded oil¹/ deburred.

8. Utensils may be tinned/plated. Tinning/plating shall be smooth and uni- form.

f). Utensils shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such a manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the utensils to the destination without any damage.

9.1 The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall also be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or package itseli. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects oi weather and moisture contamination,

3. SPECIFICATION FOR MILD STEEL BUCKETS

1. The buckets shall be manufactured from black sheet or plain galvanised sheet as specified by the buyer, The sheet used for buckets shall not be thinner than 24 SWG or 0.559 mm.

2. The overall dimension and other constructional details shall be according to the agreement between the buyer and the exporter and shall be uniform for each lot of a particular type of bucket in the consignment. However, the thickness of the sheet for the year shall not be less than 2.0 mm. or 14 SWG.

3- All parts of the bucket including rlvetting shall be finished smooth and sharp edges rounded off- The buckets shall be free from all constructional de- fects. The handles of the buckets shall be uniform in shape and the diameter of handles shall not be less than 10 mm.

4. Black sheet buckets shall be hot dip galvanised after manufacture and the galvanising shall be uniform. The galvanised coating shall be free from blisters, grittiness, stains and bare spots.

0 The bucket shall be tested for leak proofness, by pressing the dry empty bucket with its top facing upwards, down the water vertically. If any water enters the bucket it shall be rejected. The bucket shall then be withdrawn, re- versed (with top downwards) and again pressed down the water vertically. Should any air bubble be seen escaping through the water, the bucket shall be filled with water to the brim and kept for two hours. It shall not show any sign of leakage.

6. Unless otherwise required by the buyer each bucket shall carry the name of the manufacturer or the brand name, the size and the country of origin.

7. Buckets shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the buckets to the destination without any damage.

7.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

4. SPECIFICATION FOR OIL PRESSURE LANTERNS

3. Lanterns shall be so constructed as to satisfy the following:

(a) Those parts of the oil pressure lanterns which are subject to pressure in operation and are fabricated from a material prone to season- cracking, shall be stress relieved, to avoid failure through this cause.

(b) The fuel container fitted with oil filler cap and burner assembly, but without pressure gauge, shall be tested by the manufacturer to a pressure of 2.5 kgf./cm². It shall not show any sign of leakage, de- formation or damage.

(c) The bottom plate of the fuel containers shall be securely fixed to the upper portion. The tank shall be so constructed that no permanent distortion takes place under normal conditions of use.

(d) The vaporiser may be straight or L-shaped. The upper and the lower portions of the vaporiser tube shall be joined by means of union joint. The construction of the unit shall be such that the parts readily fit into their correct positions and are interchangeable- The assembly of the vaporiser shall be such that the fuel vapour 1B thrown central- ly inside the mixing tube.

(e) All machined parts shall be free from burrs, (f) The poking rod shall have a sliding fit in the upper part ot the vaporiser tube so that the oil goes from oil container to nipple through the coil pipe and not directly upwards.

(g) The non-return valve and the pump washer assembly shall be remov- able. When specified by the buyer pump knob shall be made of non- conducting material.

(h) Mantles shall be strong. They shall not unduly shrink after the first burning, and shall be capable of withstanding shocks received during normal handling of lanterns.

(i) A red mark on the pressure gauge shall indicate the pressure at which

8. The surface temperature of any part of the lantern that may be necessary to touch during its operation shall not exceed 60°C, and shall preferably be lower. The length of the carrying handle shall be such that when a piece of black card, 100 X 50 mm. is held horizontally 25 mm. below the top of the handle in still air, the black card shall not attain a temperature exceeding 66°C.

9. The lanterns shall function properly if exposed to a wind velocity of 70 km.

per hour for a period of not less than 5 minutes-

10. The lanterns shall be stamped with their rated luminous intensity In candelas; unless otherwise required by the buyer, the name of the manufacturer or brand name and the country of origin shall also be marked on each lantern-

11. Each lantern shall be supplied with:

(a) a spirit can, (b) a spanner, (c) a nipple, (d) two cleaning needles, (e) an oil cap washer. (f) three mantles, (g) a needle key, (h) a pump washer, and (i) a pamphlet containing manufacturer's instructions for use.

11.1. Each lantern with Us spares and accessories shall be packed in a strong card board box lined with water proof pap"r, the hood being protected by a card board ring. Each package containing glass chimney shall be marked with the words "Glass, Handle with Care".

12. Lanterns shall be packed In accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such a manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the lanterns, to the destination without any damage.

12.1- The packages weighing upto 60 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop Irom a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents Inside or the package itself- The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

APPENDIX TO CLAUSE NO. 5

Measurement of mean horizontal luminous intensity

1. Photometric Equipment.

1.1. The mean horizontal luminous Intensity of the lantern shall be measured against a metal filament sub-standard electric lamp, mounted on a standard photo- meter bench, with a suitable form of photometer head;

alternatively, a photographic exposure meter shall be used to test the conformity of the clause after suitably calibrating the exposure meter with a standard photo- meter-

2. Procedure for measurement.

2.1- The fuel container of the lantern shall contain approximately 75 per cent of the amount of fuel held when full and the glass globe of the lantern shall be cleaned before the commencement of the test.

2.2. The lantern shall be lit and allowed to burn at the working pressure of 2 kgf./cm2 for at least half-an-hour to attain a steady condition-

2.3. The lantern shall be mounted on a table fixed in one of the carriages of the photometer bench. The middle portion of the flame, photometer head and the sub-standard electric lamp, shall be in the same horizontal plane and the photo- meter head shall be placed perpendicular to the incident light from the flame head. The sub-standard lamp and the photometer head shall be kept fixed at any convenient position on the bench.

2.4. The lantern shall be moved to and from one side of the photometer head, until the position of balance is found. Measurement shall be made In a horizontal place by changing the position of lantern in four directions at right angles to the axis of the appliance, differing by 90 degrees. A number of readings in each direction shall be taken and the average of all these measurements in the four directions shall be taken as the final value.

2.5. The temperature and the relative humidity of the test room shall be re- ported along with the test.

5- SPECIFICATION FOR OIL PRESSURE STOVES

1. The materials used in the manufacture of different parts shall be such as to ensure good performance of stoves throughout their reasonable life.

2. The design, dimensions and construction of stoves shall be according to the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

2-1. Stoves shall be so constructed as to satisfy the following:—

(a) Those parts of the Oil pressure stoves which are subject to pressure in operation and are fabricated from the material prone to season crack- ing shall be stress-relieved after fabrication but before soldering, to avoid failure.

(b) The fuel container, fitted with pump valve, burner and fuel cap shall be tested by the manufacturer to an internal air pressure of 2.5 kgf./ cm². It shall not show a"ny sign of leakage, deformation or damage. (c) It shall be so made as to be firm on Its base, the legs shall be so fitted as to have a bottom of the container at least 13 mm. clear of the sur- face on which the stove stands,

(d) All metal-to-metal burner joints shall be soundly brazed and the burner shall be such that the fuel jet plays centrally and vertically to the burner plate- In the case of silencer burner, the holes shall be so spaced that the flame burns without producing an appreciable hissing sound.

(e) All machined parts shall be free from burrs- (f) Sufficient opening shall be provided in the burner assembly to allow

free access of the pricker to the fuel orifice.

(g) The pump shall be of sound construction and fitted with a non-return valve which shall be leak-proof. The non-return valve and the pump washer assembly shall be removable.

(h) All washers shall be sufficiently resistant to heat and shall not become tacky on use. These shall be easily replaceable and shall provide air- tight joint.

(i) The fuel container shall be fitted with the pressure release screw for releasing the pressure inside the container quickly and safely.

(j) The matting of threaded components shall be of free class fit depending" on their applications.

(k) The stove when empty, shall be capable of being tilted in any direction to an angle of 15° from the vertical, without overturning on being released-

(1) The fuel container and other brass parts shall be finished bright. Re- sidues of the solder flux similar corrosives shall be removed during manufacture to prevent later corrosion. The legs shall be tinned before soldering. The pump rod shall be cadmium plated. The top ring shall be gold lacquered.

6. Unless otherwise required by the buyer, each stove shall be marked with, name of the manuiacturcr or the brand name, size and the country of origin.

7. Each stove shall be supplied with:

(1) a spanner in the case of portable stove, (2) a packet of three prickers suited to the type of stove, (3) a silencer wherever necessary, (4) one washer each for pump, oil, filler cap and burner, (5) a funnel, and (6) instructions for safe use-

71. Each stove with its accessories shall be packed in a strong card board box.

lined with water proof paper.

8. Stoves contained in the cardboard boxes shall be finally packed In accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure- the safe arrival of the stoves to the destination without any damage.

8.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall also be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package itself. The packages shall also b" adequately protected against adverse elTects oi weather and moisture contamination.

6. SPECIFICATION FOR SCISSORS

1. Material for scissors shall be as below:

(a) Blades complete with handles or cutting portion of the blades only—

High carbon steel, Stainless steel.

(b) Body and handles when welded or riveted to blades-

High carbon steel, Mild steel, Cast brass, Malleable iron, Stainless steel.

or 'Zamak' alloy-

(c) Fasteners—Mild steel, Stainless steel.

2. Shapes and dimensions shall conform to the requirements as agreed to.

between the buyer and the exporter.

3. All forging, welding and riveting shall be sound. All joints shall be rigid and not loose- The rivets shall be filed and made flush.

4. Scissors shall be properly hollow-ground with the cutting edge true and ad- justed for smooth operation. The blades shall be heat treated so as to give their cutting edges a hardness ranging from 600 to 700 VPN. The test point shall be as near as possible but not more than 13 mm. from the cutting edge.

5. In case of scissors having screws as fasteners, one blade shall be tapped to engage the screw- The threads shall be full and true. The other blade shall be counter-board to accommodate the head of the screw or bolt. After assembly, the. ends of the shanks of fasteners shal] be neatly deburred-

G. The scissors shall be free from cracks, seams, burrs, flaws and other defects. They shall be either plated uniformly or highly polished to prevent them from rusting. Screws and nuts wherever used shall be plated uniformly.

7. When plated, the plated suface shall be polished bright and shall be free from visible plating defects, such as blisters, pits, unplated spots, cloudy pits, cracks or stains. The plating shall adhere firmly to the base metal and shall be non-porous.

8- Scissors shall work freely without any undue play or stiffness. The cutting edges of the blades shall not override- Scissors shall be supplied sharpened ready for use.

y. Each pair of scissors shall be tested by cutting a piece of silk (weighing not less than 61 grh. per sq. metre) or cambric cloth, which shall not be kept taut during thn test. In doing so the scissors shall be opened as wide as possible and then gradually brought to the closed position- The scissors shall cut the cloth neatly without drag or pull from pinch to tip and the cut portion of the cloth shall' fall freely from the cutting edge.

10. An area of not more than 6-5 sq. cm. of the plated surface shall be rubbed rapidly and firmly for 15 seconds with a smooth metal implement- A suitable burnishing implement is a copper disc, (e.g., a copper coin) used edgewise, and broadside. The pressure shall be sufficient to burnish the film of plating at every stroke, but not so great as to cut the deposit. The burnished area shall then be visually examined- The adhesion of the plating shall be deemed adequately if there is no Indication of the deposit becoming detached from the base metal.

11. Cutting edges and unplated portions of the scissors shall be lightly smeared •with mineral jelly.

12. Unless specified otherwise, each pair of scissors shall be wrapped In moisture-proof paper and packed in cardboard boxes. Cardboard boxes shall be labelled on one end to indicate the size of the scissors and the name or brand name of the manufacturer, etc.

13. Scissors contained in the cardboard boxes shall be finally packed in accord- ance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure safe arrival of the scissors to the destination without any damage.

13.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg- shall also be able to withstand a drop from height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package Itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects at weather and moisture contamination-

(B) Specification for Cast Iron Scissors.

1. The cast iron used in the manufacture of scissors shall be of the quality appropriate to the working requirements of the scissors In respect of strength, machlnability, resistance to wear, etc. The casting shall be dense and fine- grained, without local accumulation of graphite and white spots, and shall be free from fissures, hollows and porous spots visible to the naked eye.

2. Shapes and dimensions shall conform to the requirements as agreed to bet- ween the buyer and the exporter.

3 The finger loops shall be well proportioned, clean, and properly shaped. Scissors shall be properly finished with the cutting edges true and adjusted for smooth operation. The finished surface of the scissors shall not have 'burnt marks due to excessive heating at the time of grinding or show any mechanical idamage.

4. All joints shall be rigid and not loose. The rivets shall be properly formed •and finished so as not to cause any Injury.

5 The scissors shall be free from cracks, seams, burrs, flaws and other defects. They shall be finished smooth and the exposed surface shall be either plated unl- iormly or highly polished to prevent them from rusting.

6 When the scissors are plated, the plated surface shall be bright and free d"rom visible plating defects, such as blisters, pits, unplated spots, cloudy pits, cracks or stains. The plating shaU adhere firmly to the base metal and shall be non-porous-

7 Scissors shall work freely without any undue play or stiffness. The cutting edges of the blades shall not override- Scissors shall be sharpened and ready for ,use.

8 Scissors shall be tested by cutting a piece of silk (weighing not less than 60 -em per sa metre) or cambric cloth, which shall not be kept taut during the test. In "doing so, the scissors shall be opened as wide as possible and then gradually brousht to the closed position. Tht scissors shall cut the cloth neatly without drag "or pull from pinch to tip and the cut portion of the cloth shall fall freely from the cutting edge.

9 The plated surface shall be rubbed rapidly and firmly with nail of the¹ thumb. The adhesion of the plating shall be deemed adequate, If there is no indication of the deposits becoming detached from the base metal after such rubbing.

10 Where the scissors or part thereof is painted or enamelled or lacquered, the paint,' enamel or lacquer shall have oil resisting properties. Such treated surface

shall bo uniform, free from defects and the paint, enamel or lacquer shall not chip, off on normal rubbing.

11. The scissors shall not break when allowed to fall flat freely on a concrete surface from a height of 75 cm.

12. Cutting edges and unplated portions of the scissors shall be lightly smeared with mineral jelly or applied with any other suitable rust preventive treatment.

13. Unless specified otherwise, each pair of scissors shall be wrapped in> moisture-proof paper and packed in cardboard boxes. The packing paper shall be- legibly and indelibly marked with the words "Made of cast iron .

14. Scissors contained In cardboard boxes shall be finally packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure- the safe arrival of the scissors to the destination without any damage.

14.1- The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package Itself.. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

7. SPECIFICATION FOR UMBRELLAS

1. This standard covers the requirements for complete umbrellas.

2. The design, shape and other dimensions of the umbrellas shall be in accord- ance with the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

3. The main ribs and the stretcher ribs of the umbrellas shall be rivetted in.

such a way that the movement Is free but without shake or play.

4 The notch shall be rigidly and firmly fixed on the tube or stick. The ribs- shall be fastened on the notch by means of brass, copper or galvanized wire so that ribs have no undue play or shake- The ends of the wire shall be turned in so that they do not touch the cloth of the umbrellas.

5. The stretcher ribs shall be firmly attached to the runner by means of brass, copper or galvanized wire. The runner shall be capable of being held at the top and lower springs In the opened and closed positions of the umbrellas except in the case of umbrellas with flexus ribs where the lower spring Is not provided.

6- The cloth shall be suitably cut in panels and firmly stitched together by strong sewing thread of fast colour matching the shade of the cloth. The cloth shall be strengthened at the junction of the main and the stretcher ribs, that Is over the clip on the main rib. The cloth shall also be strengthened at the top- above the notch. In addition, a leather or waterproof washer shall be fitted over the cloth under the cap. The cloth shall be stitched firmly to the holes at the ends of the ribs and also suitably stitched at the junction of the main ribs. The seams- shall not yield or bulge when the umbrella is opened. The cloth shall not be slack or show any other defect when the umbrella is fully opened. The stiching thread shall not be visible on the outer surface- Quality of the cloth shall be according- to the buyer's requirements.

7. The cap shall be firmly fixed so as to prevent rain water to soak round the- tube or the stick-

8. The ferrule shall be fixed firmly at the end of the stick wherever necessary-

9. The assembly of the cap on the handle shall be such that the cap is able to hold the ball ends of the main ribs In position when the umbrella is in closed' position. The cap shall be such as to just allow the rib ends to be released, when It is pulled to its extreme position.

10. The umbrella shall be capable oi being opened and closed smoothly without the runner becoming stuck- When opened, the umbrella shall have a symmetrical shape.

11. The umbrella cloth shall be provided with a suitable band with a ring and a button to be wrapped round when closed.

12. Either in the opened or closed position, each- umbrella shall have a good⁵ and uniform shape. After opening and closing the umbrella for 50 times, the-

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ribs shall not show any deformation and the cloth shall not show any sign of opening or shaklness. In the case of rlexus ribs, the umbrella shall close auto- matically when released from the open position,

13. Umbrellas shall be subjected to a pull of 10 kgs. on the handle. The handle shall not break or detach from the tube.

14. Each umbrella shall bear the maker's name, initials or brand name on the Inside of the cloth. The size of the umbrella may also be marked, if desired by the purchaser. The umbrella may be marked 'water-proofed', if it is so faid certi- fied. Umbrellas shall be wrapped preferably in craft paper made into a suitable cone.

15. Umbrellas, shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure safe arrival of the umbrellas to the destination without any damage-

15.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from a height of .1.90 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package dtsel.f. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of •weather and moisture contamination.

H. BUILDER'S HARDWARE

1. SPECIFICATION FOR DOOR HANDLES

1. Materials for different types of door handles shall be as follows :

cast brass, cast iron, malleable cast iron, mild ateel, aluminium alloy extruded rod and flat, aluminium alloy die castings and cast aluminium alloy.

2. Cast handles shall be free from blow holes, porosity, distortion, surface and •other harmful defects. All sharp edges and corners sha.l be removed and finished smooth so as to facilitate easy handling.

3. Where the grip portion of the handle is joined with the base piece by mechanical means, the arrangement shall be such that the assembled handle shall have adequate strength comparable to that of integrally cast type handles,

4. The shape and dimensions shall be as per the agreement between the buyer .and the exporter.

•5- Unless otherwise required by the buyer, the finish shajl be as follows :

5.1. Bright satin finish, nickel plated, copper oxidised, bronze finish for cast brass, and zinc alloy die cast handles.

5-2. Stove enamelled black or copper oxidised for cast Iron and malleable cast Iron handles.

5.3. Aluminium anodized to a bright, natural, mat or satin finish or dyed for •aluminium alloy and cast aluminium alloy handles.

5.4. Stove enamelled black or plated for mild steel handles.

6, Wherever the surface has been painted, the paint fllr" shall be uniform, 'adherent and hard dry,

7. The followlnK plating adhesion test shall be carried out for the plated bandies :

An area of not more than 65 sq. cm. of plated surface shall be rubbed rapidly and firmly for 15 seconds, with a smooth metal Implement. A suitable burnishing implement is a copper disc (e.g. a copper coin) used edgewise and broad side- The pressure shall be sufficient to burnish the film or plating at every stroke but not so great as to cut the deposit. The burnished area shall then be visually examined. The adhesion of the plating shall be deemed adequate if there is no indication of the deposit becoming detached from the base metal.

8. Unless otherwise required by the Viyer, the handles shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer or brand name and country of origin and the carlons containing the handles shall carry the following information :

(a) Name of the manufacturer or brand name, (b) Type (c) Size (d) Quantity of handles and (e) Country of origin.

9. Each Door handle, unless otherwise stipulated fay the buyer, shall be individually wrapped in tissue paper before being packed Into cardboard boxes.

9.1. Door handles contained In the cardboard boxes shall be finally packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure the safe arrival oE the door handles to the destination without any damage.

9.2. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the enntents inside or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

2. SPECIFICATION FOR DOOR SPRING RAT-TAIL-TYPE

1. The door springs, rat-tail-type shall be of the following two types according to the material used.

(a) Mild steel door spring. (b) Brass door spring.

2. Door springs shall be manufactured from such materials as will ensure reasonable life in actual usage. The various components shall be free from manu- facturing defects.

3. Cast brass used in the manufacture of door springs shall be free from blow holes, porosity, distortion, surface and other harfmul defects.

4. Rivets—The mild steel rivets used shall withstand the following test:

The rivet shall be held In a die with the head on the top. The head shall be flattened cold until its diameter is 21 times the diameter of the shank of the rivet. The flattened head shall not show any crack at the edges.

5. The steel spring shall be smooth and free from rust and scale.

6. The shape, design, dimensions and mechanism of door springs shall be as par the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

7. The door springs shall withstand the following tests:

(a) The tail rod when pushed through maximum possible limit, which la likely to occur during the normal use, and released, the operation being performed 20 times in quick succession, the spring shall not show any sign of damage or any permanent set during or on com- pletion of the test.

(b) The force required to be applied at the end of the tall rod to turn tail

rod through 180° shall not exceed 15 kg.

8. Unless otherwise required by the buyer the finish shall be as follows :

8-1. In the case of mild steel door spring, casing, tail rod, spindle cap and base plate shall be stove enamelled black or copper oxidised. Spindle, roller plate and roller shall be bright finished and the springs if made of steel wire shall be eopper oxidised or electro-galvanised.

^ ?r'²u lrl t hLc*s e- tl ^raSB d o or W^W' casings, tail, spindle cap and base plate shall be bright finished or copper oxlodised. Spindle, roller plate and roller shall be bright finished and the spring if made of mild steel wire shall be copper oxidised or electro-galvanised.

9. The springs shall be so assembled as to function smoothly, the screw holes in the base plate and roller plate shall be properly counter sunk to suit the wood! screws. The riveted joints shall be sound in construction and rivet heads pro- perly formed.

10. Unless otherwise required by the buyer the door springs shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer or brand name and country of origin and each packet or carton containing the door springs shall bear a label showing the name of the manufacturer or brand name, type, size quantity and country of origin.

11. Unless otherwise specified by the buyer each door spring shall be wrapped¹ In strong craft paper and packed in card-board boxes.

11.1. Door springs contained In the cardboard boxes shall be packed In accord- ance with stipulation of the buyer In this regard and in such rpanner as to ensure- the safe arrival of the door springs to destination without any damage.

11.2, The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contenta inoide or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

3. SPECIFICATION FOR DRAWER LOCKS, CUP-BOARD LOCKS & BOX LOCKS

1. The locks shall be manufactured from such materials as will ensure reason- able life In actual usage. Some of the common materials used for locks and the- requirements to be met by them are indicated In the subsequent clauses.

1.1. Cast brass—Casting shall be free from blow holes surface and other defects.

1.2, Brass wire, phosphor bronze wire and spring steel wire—Wire used in the manufacture of spring shall satisfy the following tests:

The lever spring shall be fitted Into the lever and shall be pressed down so as to touch the top edge of the lever and released. This shall be repeated six times. At the end of the test, the spring shall regain its original position.

2. The shape, design, dimensions and mechanism of locks shall be subject to- agreement between the buyer and the seller.

3. The clocks shall be manufactured so as to have non-interchangeable keys.

In a batch consisting of a minimum of 50 locks,

8. Each lock along with the keys shall be wrapped In a thin paper and packed In a cardboard box as per the requirements of the buyer. Unless otherwise required by the buyer each cardboard boxes shall be marked with the following Information;

(a) Manufacturer's name or the brand name (b) Type of lock (c) Size of the lock, and (d) Quantity in the package.

8.1. Locks contained in cardboard boxes rhall be flnaPy packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such mapner as to ensure safe arrival of the locks to the destination without any damage-

8 2. The packages weighing upto kg. shall be able to withstand a drop Irom a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents Inside or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse ejects of weather and moisture contamination.

4. SPECIFICATION FOR FANLIGHT CATCH

1. Fanlight catch shall be manufactured from such materials as will ensure reasonable life in actual usage. Some of the cornmoi materials used for fanlight catch and the requirements to be met by them are indicated in the subsequent clauses.

1.1 Cast brass—The castings shall be clean and free from blow holes, porosity, distortion, surface and other harmful defects.

1.2. Aluminium ol'oy—The castings shall be e'ean and free from blow holes, porosity, harmful Inclusion and other surface defects.

1.3. The steel spring shall be smooth and free from rust and scale.

1.3.1. When spring wire is supplied without any protective plating each spring coil shall be dipped in a suitable rust preventive oil to safeguard it against rust- Ing during storage and normal use-

1.4. Mild steel wire—The mild steel wire used for hinge pin shall be e'eanly drawn and shall be free from splits, surface flaws and other harmful surface defects.

1.5. Aluminium alloy wire—The aluminium alloy wire used as a pin in the aluminium alloy fanlifiht catch shall be sound and free from harmful defects.

2. Shape and dimensions of the fan'ight catch shall be as per the agreement between the buyer and the seller.

3 Fanlight catch shall be well made, free from flaws and defects of any kind. The movement of the plunger shall be smooth, easy and square. The aluminium alloy hinge pin shall be hardanodized. The screw holes shall be clean and pro- perly countersunk. The heads of the riveted hinge pin shall be well formed and shall allow the hook to function without any friction or undue play. All sharp edges and corners shall be removed.

4. Unless otherwise specified by the buyer the finish shall be as follows : The alumlr'um """loy fanlight catches shall he anodlsed. The anodic film may be transparent or dyed as desired by the purchaser. For exterior use where sunlight falls on the fittings, only light fast colour like light fast bronze or llcht fast gold or plain anodic finishes shall be employed-

4 1. The brass fanlight catch shall have satin or other finish as specified by the purchaser.

5. Unless otherwise required by the buyer, the handle shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer or brand name and country of origin.

6- Unless otherwise stipulated by the buyer, the fan light catch shall ho wrapped in tissue paper or polythene film and packed in cardboard boxes.

61 Fanlight catches contained in the cardboard boxes shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the fanlight catches to the destination without any damage.

6.2. The packages weighing upto JO kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents Inside or the package Itself. The packages shall algo be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.

5. SPECIFICATION FOR BARBED WIRE

1. The barbed wire shall be manufactured from galvanised steel wire having uniform zinc coating.

2. Size and type of wire shall be subject to agreement between the buyer and tht exporter.

3. The barbs shall carry four points and shall be formed by twisting two point wires tightly would on one or both the line wires so as to give minimum 2 complete turns around the line wire o: wires. The barbs shall be so finished that the four points are set and locked at right angles to each other. The points shall be sharp. The length of the barbs shall be as agreed to between the buyer and the exporter, but subject to a minimum of 15 mm each from the axis of the line wire- The barbs shall be uniformly spaced and the maximum deviation of spacing shall not be more than 10 per cent of the stipulated spacing of the barbs. Such deviations shall not occur more than ?• tlm?s in a length of wire covered by 20 barbs.

4 The line and point wires shall be circular in section, free from scale and other defects and shall be uniformly galvanised. The line wire shall be in continuous lengths, and shall not contain any welds other than those in the rod before It is drawn.

5. The line wire shall not show any sign of flaking or peeling of its zinc coating when coiled round a cylindrical bar' of approximately ten times Us diameter.

8. The line wire shall withstand wrapping and unwrapping eight turns round its own diameter, without fracture.

7. Unless otherwise required by the buyer, every reel of barbed wire shall be marked legibly on it the name of the manufacturer or brand name, diameters of the line and point wires, bar spacing and length and weight of the reel and the barbed wire shall be supplied in metal or wooden reels. Each reel of barbed wire shall be wound and fastened compactly.

6. SPECIFICATION FOR GHAMELLAS

1. Ghamellas shall be manufactured from cold rolled cold annealed sheets, capable of withstanding the following test:

'Suitable tost pieces shall not break or develop cracks If doubled over when cold either by pressure or blows from a hammer until the Internal radius is equal to the thickness of the test piece and the sides are parallel'

2. The steel sheet to be used for the manufacture of ghamellas shall be not leas than 30 BG (0 304 mm approx.). Other constructional details shall be sub- ject to the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

3. The shape and dimensions of the ghamellas shall be as agreed upon between the buyer and the exporter.

4. Ghamellas shall be flr.i hed smooth and sharp edges rounded of and shall be given a suitable preservation treatment for protection against rust.

5. Each ghamella shall carry the name of the manufacturer, brand name alze and the country of origin unless otherwise required by the buyer.

B fl. Ghamellas shall be packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer tn tfiis regard and in such manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the ghamellas to the destination without any damage.

6.1. The.Packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be able to withstand a drop from .1 h,!lghm,_of ^{1 9}° c m- w I t h o ut an.Y damage to the contents inside or the Dackace itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adve"eP elfecte eneccs *4 weather and moisture contamination.

7. SPECIFICATION FOR HASPS AND STAPLES

1. Hasps and staples shall be manufactured from such materials as will ensure reasonable life In actual usage. Some of the common materials used for hasps and staples and the requirements to be met by them are indicated in the subse- quent clauses.

1.1. Cast brass—The casting shall be clean and free from blow holes, porosity, distortion and other harmful defects

1.2. Extruded section of brass used in the manufacture of brass hasps and staples shall be clean, smooth, free from surface defects, reasonably straight and free from twist. Further, iiacture on extruded and drawn rods shall show freedom from piping and other defects-

2. Shape and dimensions of the hasps and staples and tolerances thereon shall toe as per the agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

3. Hasps and staples, shall be well made and free from defects. Hinged pin shall be of mild steel in case of mild steel hasps and staples, and of brass in case of brass hasps and staples. Hinged pin may also be made of phospher bronze wire if so required by the buyer.

4. The movement of the hasp shall be free, easy and clear and shall not have play or shake. The hasp shall fit the Staple correctly. The staples, except in the case of cast one, shall be riveted properly to its plate and the rivet head shall be properly formed- The ends of the hinged pin for the safety type hasps shall be riveted and properly finished. All screw holes shall be clean and counter- sinking shall be done for sheets thicker than and including 20 gauge thickness. All sharp edges and corners shall be removed.

5. Unless otherwise specified by the buyer, hasps and staples shall have finish as given below :

S.I Mild steel hasps and staples—They shall be stove enamelled or painted.

5.2. Brass hasps and staples—-They shall be oxidised or covered with clear lacquer after polishing as specified by the purchaser.

6. Unless otherwise required by the buyer each package or carton containing hasps and staples shall bear a label showing the name of the manufacturer or brand name, type, size, quantity and the country of origin.

7. Unless otherwise stipulated by the buyer, the hasps and staples shall be •wrapped in waterproof paper and packed in cartons.

7.1 Hasps and staples packed in cardboard boxes shall be finally packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the hasps and staples to the destination without any damage.

7.2. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall be bble to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination. :

8. SPECIFICATION FOR HINGES

1. The hinges shall be made from good quality material. Suitable test pieces •of sheets used in manufacture of hinges shall bend either by pressure or by blows from a hammer through 180° around a thickness equal to that of the test piece without showing any sign of fracturp or cracking on outside of the bent portion. Hinges made from cast brass shall not be subject to bend test.

2. The size, shape and dimensions shall be as agreed to between the buyer and the seller.

3. Hinges shall be well made, free from burns, flaws and other defects The hinges made from cast brass shall be free from blow holes, casting and other •surface defects. The movement shall be square, and the working shall be free and easy without any appreciable play or shake. The hole for hinge pin shall be central to the boss and shall be square. The hinge pin shall be firm and riveted or notched over, 30 that the heads are well formed, Screw holes on

sheets Including and thicker than 20 gauge shall be countersunk and shall be suitable for the countersunk wood screws. All screw holes shall have a minimum. gap of 2d- between the centre of the hole and the ^clgc of the hinge plate, where d is the diameter of the screw hole. The sides of the knuckle shall be straight at right angles to the flap.

4. Unless otherwise required by the buyer, each hinge shall be stamped with the manufacturer's name or brand name.

5. Unless otherwise stipulated by the buyer the hinges having bright finish shall be wrapped In wax paper or polythene firm after applying anti-corrosive treatment- Hinges having other type of finish shall be wrapped in tissue paper- Suitable number of hinges shall be packed In cardboard boxes having the follow- ing Information:

(a) type (b) size (c) quantity (d) name of manufacturer and brand name, and (e) country of origin.

6. Hinges contained in the cartons shall be finally packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and in such a manner as to ensure the safe arrival of the hinges to the destination without any damage-

6.1. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall also be able to withstand a drop from a height of 190 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or the package itself. The packages shall also be adequately projected against adverse effects or weather and moisture contamination.

9. SPECIFICATION FOR MILD STEEL WIRE NAILS

1. Nails shall be manufactured from mild steel wire. Suitable test pieces when cold Shall not break or develop cracks when doubled over, either by pres- sure or by blows from a hammer, until the internal radius is equal to the dia- meter of the test piece and the sides are parallel.

2. The nails shall be machine made and may have die-marks on the neck. They shall be uniformly round in section, straight, free from wasters and shall have sharp points. The heads shall be properly formed and concentric with the shank.

3. The dimensions and shapes of the different types of wire nails which shall Include all types of nails, panel pins, shall satisfy the respective requirements- of agreement between the buyer and the exporter.

4. Wire nails shall be supplied bright finished, unless otherwise required to- be galvanised.

5- Unless otherwise required by the buyer, all packages of nai:s shall be marked with the following information:

(a) Manufacturer's name or the brand name; (b) Type and finish of nail; (c) The size (length and diameter of shank) of naills; and (d) Net weight of the package-

6. Nails of different sizes and types shall be packed, in separate containers.

6.1. Unless otherwise required by the buyer the containers of mild steel wire- nails shall be finally packed in accordance with the stipulation of the buyer in this regard and In such a manner to ensure the safe arrival of the wire nails to the destination without any damage.

6-2. The packages weighing upto 50 kg. shall also be able to withstand a drop from a height of 100 cm. without any damage to the contents inside or package itself. The packages shall also be adequately protected against adverse effects of weather and moisture contamination.