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BIS QCO for the Electrical Accessories (Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes)

(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 Electrical Accessories (Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes) (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

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DATE 13th January, 2026
PLACE New Delhi

BIS QCO for the Electrical Accessories (Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2026. It shall come into force on the 13th January, 2026.

Goods or articles falling under Electrical Accessories must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 15652:2006, specifically covering Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes. These goods shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as outlined in Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Exceptions include goods manufactured domestically for export.

Additionally, for small enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the order comes into force nine months from the date of publication. For micro-enterprises, it takes effect twelve months from the date of publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Electrical Accessories.

Non-compliance with this order can lead to penalties under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

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

Orders & Notifications
Title Issue Date View Order
QCO ORDER 01/01/2024
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards

Manak Bhawan, 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002
+91-11-23231903
Implementation Dates

General Implementation

13th January, 2026

Small Enterprises

-

Micro Enterprises

-

Disclaimer: The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein.
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