BIS QCO FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR DOMESTIC WATER HEATING (ELECTRIC IMMERSION WATER HEATERS)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date 16th January, 2025

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

Key update regarding the Indian Standard applicable to current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Electric Immersion Water Heaters) (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

BIS QCO for the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Electric Immersion Water Heaters)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently issued a Quality Control Order titled the "Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2025." It is set to take effect on the March 1st 2025

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.

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The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the authority responsible for certification and enforcement to ensure compliance with this order.

Any person or entity found contravening these provisions will face penalties as specified in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Also Read: BIS CERTIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC IMMERSION WATER HEATERS IS 368

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

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: For (general): 1st March, 2025 date
For (micro enterprises): 1st September, 2025 For (small enterprises): 1st June, 2025

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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