BIS QCO for the Portable Fire Extinguishers — Performance and Construction
(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)
(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)
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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Fire Extinguishers (Quality Control) Order, 2023.
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BIS QCO for the Portable Fire Extinguishers — Performance and Construction
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a quality control decree named the "Fire Extinguishers (Quality Control) Order, 2023."
This order will become effective six months after its publication in the Official Gazette. However, for Micro enterprises defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, it will take twelve months, and for Small Enterprises, it will take nine months from the publication date.
According to this order, all Fire Extinguishers must meet specific Indian Standards, including 15683:2018 Portable Fire Extinguishers — Performance and Construction. These products should carry the Standard Mark obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
It's important to emphasize that this order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes..
Any individual failing to comply with this order's provisions could face penalties under the provisions of The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Order | 09/08/2022 |
General Implementation
9th August, 2024
Small Enterprises
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Micro Enterprises
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