Refrigerating Appliances (Freezers)

OVERVIEW

According to this Order, household refrigerating appliances—whether refrigerators with or without a low-temperature compartment—must conform to the Indian Standard IS 7872: 2018 (Freezers). These appliances must also bear the Standard Mark issued under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, the provisions of this Order do not apply to goods or articles meant for export.

Furthermore, the Order does not apply to imports of components for refrigerating appliances by a certified manufacturer, or by a manufacturer who has applied for certification for the relevant goods or articles intended for export. In such cases, the manufacturer must submit a self-declaration on their company letterhead, signed by an authorized signatory, to the Central Government. This declaration must include the invoice number and relevant details of the import consignment, along with an undertaking that the imported components will not be used for any other purpose or sold in the domestic market. The manufacturer must also maintain records of these goods and articles, which are subject to verification or audit by the concerned government authorities.

Title	Issue Date	View Order
QCO Order	10/11/2020	View
Amendment Order	14/11/2022	View
Amendment Order	16/01/2025	View

Additionally, the Order does not apply to up to 200 units of imported goods or articles per year, meant for research and development purposes by a certified manufacturer. These goods and articles must not be sold commercially and must be disposed of as scrap. The manufacturer is required to maintain a year-wise record of these items and submit it to the Central Government.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is the certifying and enforcing authority for these Freezers.

IMPOERTANT NOTES :

Regarding penalties, anyone found in violation of this order will be subject to the provisions of the relevant Act.

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

Implementation Dates: 16th January, 2025