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BIS QCO for the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (All Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes-Specification)

(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)

(Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)

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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (All Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes-Specification) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.

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DATE 10th April, 2024
PLACE New Delhi

BIS QCO for the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (All Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes-Specification)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a Quality Control Order named the "Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

Effective after one hundred and eighty days from its publication in the Official Gazette, this order applies specifically to All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Collector within the country, excluding those intended for export.

Under this order, All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Collector must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 16543: 2016 which Specifies All Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes-Specification and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I of Schedule II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Collector.

Furthermore, the Bureau, in consultation with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will conduct market surveillance to ensure compliance with the Indian Standard for goods bearing the Standard Mark.

Non-compliance with this order is subject to punishment under the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)https://alephindia.in/pdf/new-qco/bis-qco-for-solar-thermal-systems-devices-and-components.pdf

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

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Small Enterprises

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Micro Enterprises

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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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