BIS QCO for the Bottled Water Dispensers
(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)
(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Bottled Water Dispensers (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Ensuring safe products. Building trust. Strengthening compliance.
Trusted Compliance Partner
Aligned with BIS standards and government norms.
Accurate Documentation
End-to-end support for smooth and error-free filing.
Timely & Efficient Process
Faster turnaround to help you stay market-ready.
Quality & Regulatory Excellence
Committed to product safety, quality, and consumer trust.
BIS QCO for the Bottled Water Dispensers
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a Quality Control Order titled the Bottled Water Dispensers (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This Order will come into effect on the date it is published in the Official Gazette.
The order mandates that Bottled Water Dispensers must conform to Indian Standard 17681:2022 and bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) according to Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Key implementation dates are as follows:
- General (excluding Micro and Small Enterprises): July 1, 2024
- Small Enterprises: October 1, 2024
- Micro Enterprises: January 1, 2025
Micro and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, must comply with the standards from their respective specified dates.
Additionally, this Order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes.
The Bureau of Indian Standards will act as the certifying and enforcing authority for Bottled Water Dispensers. Any individual who violates the provisions of this Order will be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India).
Implementation Dates: July 1, 2024
For micro and small enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Order takes effect twelve months and nine months from the publication date, respectively.
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO ORDER | 23/10/2023 |
General Implementation
1st July, 2024
Small Enterprises
-
Micro Enterprises
-
