The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a quality control order named the "Air Cooler and Air Filters (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2025."

This order will be enforced on the 1st April 2025.

According to the order, all products concerning Air Coolers and Air Filters must comply with Indian Standard IS 3315:2019 for Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers). These items must display the Standard Mark and secure a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's crucial to note that this Order excludes goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes.

In addition, micro and small enterprises, as defined by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are granted an exemption from compliance for a specified period starting from the publication date of the notification. Moreover, enterprises registered under the 'Udyam portal' of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with limited investment and turnover, are also exempt from adhering to this Order.

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

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: med@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: For (general): 1st April, 2025
For (micro enterprises): 1st October, 2025
For (small enterprises): 1st July, 2025