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Date 17th September, 2024
Place: New Delhi
Dear Reader,
Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
Title and Scope: The order is named the "Safety of Household, Commercial, and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2024." It encompasses all electrical appliances designed for household, commercial, or similar applications with a rated voltage of up to 250V for single-phase AC or 415V for three-phase AC. Appliances already governed by other Quality Control Orders under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act are excluded from this order.
Effective Date: This order will take effect six months after its publication in the E-Gazette. Stay updated on the latest quality control regulations for electrical appliances!
BIS Certification For Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances
BIS Certification For Electric Call Bells and Buzzers for Indoor Use
BIS Certification For Electric Coffee Mills (up to 500g hopper capacity)
BIS Certification For Electric Grain Grinders (up to 3L hopper capacity)
BIS Certification For Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines
BIS Certification For Blankets, Pads, Clothing and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances
BIS Certification For Appliances for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation
BIS Certification For Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements
BIS Certification For Commercial Electric Doughnut Fryers and Deep Fat Fryers
BIS Certification For Commercial Electric Doughnut Fryers and Deep Fat Fryers
BIS certification for Commercial Electric Griddles and Griddle Grills
BIS certification for Commercial Electric Multi-purpose Cooking Pans
BIS certification for Commercial Electric Appliances for keeping Food and Crockery Warm
BIS certification for Sauna Heating Appliances and Infrared Cabins
BIS certification for Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household use Employing Liquids or Steam
BIS certification for Electrical Appliances for use with Aquariums and Garden Ponds
BIS certification for Commercial Electric Dishwashing Machines
BIS certification for Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines
BIS certification for Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors for Residential Use
BIS certification for Gas, Oil and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections
BIS certification for Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources
BIS certification for Furniture with Electrically Motorized Parts
BIS certification for Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances
There are many more products you can see in notification below.
Compliance Requirements: All listed appliances must comply with Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2008, which outlines safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances. These appliances must also bear the Standard Mark, obtained under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Exemptions: This order does not cover goods produced domestically for export purposes. Stay informed about the exemptions related to this order. Small and micro enterprises, as defined by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, must adhere to the following compliance timelines:
General Implementation: Compliance is required within six months from the publication date. Stay updated on the implementation timeline for this order!
Small Enterprises: Nine months from the publication date.
Micro Enterprises: Compliance is required within twelve months from the publication date. Stay informed about the timeline for micro enterprises!
Enforcement Authority: The Bureau of Indian Standards will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority to ensure compliance with this order.
Penalties: Any individual or entity that violates the provisions of this order will face penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Stay informed about the R&D provisions and compliance requirements for electrical appliances.)
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: 17th March, 2025
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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