BIS QCO for the Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances
(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)
(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
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BIS QCO for the Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued the Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order will come into effect after its publication in the Official Gazette.
This Order applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar applications with a rated voltage not exceeding 250V single-phase AC or 415V three-phase AC, excluding those covered by other Quality Control Orders under the BIS Act.
The Order mandates that goods or articles, including a wide range of electrical appliances listed in detail in the attachment of the QCO, conform to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2008. These appliances are required to bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
However, this Order does not apply to goods or articles meant for export.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for compliance with this Order.
Non-compliance with any provision of this Order is punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO ORDER | 17/08/2023 |
General Implementation
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