BIS QCO for the Domestic Gas Stoves for use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced a new quality control regulation called the "Domestic Gas Stoves for use with Piped Natural Gas (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

This regulation will become effective six months from the date of its publication in the official Gazette. However, for small enterprises as defined by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, it will take nine months, and for micro enterprises, it will take twelve months from the publication date.

Under this order, all Domestic Gas Stoves designed for use with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) must adhere to the Indian Standard 17153:2019 and carry the Standard Mark. This mark will be granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's important to note that this order does not apply to goods manufactured within the country for the purpose of export. Non- compliance with this regulation could lead to legal consequences under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

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

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: med@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: The order takes effect six months from the date of notification. However, there are differing timelines for compliance based on enterprise size: nine months for Small Enterprises and twelve months for Micro Enterprises