BIS QCO for Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - particular requirements - range hoods)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently introduced a new Quality Control Order, officially titled the "Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

It shall become effective six months after the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.

According to this directive, all Electrical Appliances for the Kitchen must comply with the Indian Standard 302 (Part 2/Sec 31): 2009, specifically concerning the (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - particular requirements - range hoods).

To demonstrate compliance, these appliances should bear the Standard Mark, which is granted under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following the guidelines outlined in Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

It's important to note that this order does not pertain to goods or articles produced within the country for the purpose of export.

For micro-enterprises, as defined in clauses (h) and (m) of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), the order will be effective twelve months after its publication. In the case of small enterprises, as defined under the same clauses of the aforementioned Act, the order will be in force nine months after publication.

In addition, specific goods or articles Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - particular requirements - range hoods will not be subject to this order for a period of eighteen months from the date of its publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Electrical Appliances for Kitchen under this order.

Any individual found in contravention of the provisions of this order will be subject to penalties outlined in 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: etd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th September 2024