Fastener Quality Act

The Fastener Quality Act (FQA), Public Law 101-592, was signed by President Bush on November 16, 1990. Since its enactment the FQA has been amended three times (Pub L. 104-113, Pub L. 105-234, and Pub L. 106-34) to further clarify and define the requirements of the original Act.

The Act protects the public safety by: (1) requiring that certain fasteners sold in commerce conform to the specifications to which they are represented to be manufactured, (2) providing for accreditation of laboratories engaged in fastener testing, and (3) requiring inspection, testing and certification in accordance with standardized methods.

• Summary of the Major Amendments to the FQA
• Federal Register Notice Announcing Final Rule PDF
• Procedures for Implementation of the FQA PDF
• FQA Violation Hotline - 1800 - 424 - 2980
  Please Note: This hotline is only for reporting alleged violations, NOT for obtaining general FQA information. Please call (301) 975-4019 for general FQA information.
  
• List of Self-Declaration Forms for Accreditation Bodies
• Instructions for Laboratories to Apply for NVLAP Accreditation
• Accredited Laboratory List
  Please Note: Pursuant to the Fastener Quality Act Amendments of 1999, Pub. L. 106-34, NIST no longer maintains an Accredited Laboratory List. Please call (301) 975-4011 for more information.
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Fastener Insignia Register and Recordal