BIS QCO for the Air Cooler and Air Filters (Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers))

According to the order, all goods or articles related to Air Coolers and Air Filters must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 3315:2019 for Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers). These products must bear the Standard Mark and obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The small and micro enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (Act No. 27 of 2006), shall adhere to the specified Indian Standards from the date indicated.

However, this Order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

Additionally, this Order shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured by enterprises registered under the "Udyam Portal" of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, provided that the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed twenty-five lakh rupees, and the turnover for the previous financial year does not exceed two crore rupees, as certified by a Chartered Accountant.

Furthermore, this Order does not apply to the import of up to two hundred units of goods or articles for research and development purposes by manufacturers of air coolers and air filters per year, under the condition that these items are not sold commercially and are disposed of as scrap.

Manufacturers must maintain a year-wise record of such imports and submit it to the Central Government.

Finally, this Order shall not apply to goods or articles domestically manufactured or imported before the commencement date of this Order, provided that the manufacturer is certified by the Bureau or has applied for certification.Such manufacturers are permitted to sell, display, or offer for sale their existing stock until 31st October 2025, subject to a declaration to the Bureau confirming this status.

Title	Issue Date	View Order
QCO order	05/03/2024	View
Extension order	30/01/2025	View

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Air Cooler and Air Filters products covered under this Order.