The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently issued a Quality Control Order titled the "Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Order, 2024." It is set to take effect six months after being published in the Official Gazette.

According to this directive, all electrical appliances intended for domestic water heating must meet the specific quality standard defined in Indian Standard 368:2014 (Electric Immersion Water Heaters). Additionally, these products must prominently display the Standard Mark to demonstrate adherence to these standards and obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-1 as detailed in Schedule-II of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment by the Bureau of Indian Standards, 2018.

It's important to note that this order excludes goods or articles manufactured within the country for the purpose of export.

Additionally, for micro enterprises defined under clauses (h) and (m) of Section 2 of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), this requirement will be enforced twelve months after the publication date of this notification.

Additionally, small enterprises falling under the clauses of the aforementioned Act will need to comply with this provision nine months from the publication date.

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: etd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th September 2024