The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently announced a new Quality Control Order known as the "Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

It will be enforceable six months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

According to this directive, all Kitchen Electrical Appliances must adhere to Indian Standard 302 (Part 2/Sec 31): 2009, focusing on the safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, particularly range hoods.

To show compliance, these appliances should display the Standard Mark obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-1 as detailed in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations from 2018.

It should be noted that this order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes.

For micro-enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), this order will take effect twelve months after its publication. For small enterprises, defined under the same clauses of the Act, the order will come into force nine months after publication.

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