BIS QCO FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES FOR DOMESTIC WATER HEATING (APPLIANCES FOR STATIONARY STORAGE TYPE ELECTRIC 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 (Appliances for stationary storage type electric water heaters) (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

BIS QCO for the Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Appliances for stationary storage type electric water heaters)

OVERVIEW

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

According to this directive, all electrical appliances intended for domestic water heating must meet the specific quality standard defined in Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 21): 2018 (Appliances for stationary storage type electric water heaters). Additionally, these products must prominently display the Standard Mark to demonstrate compliance with 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 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters

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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