BIS QCO for the Electrical Accessories (Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order known as the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

It will be effective six months from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Goods or articles falling under Electrical Accessories must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard 15652:2006, specifically covering Insulating Mats for Electrical Purposes. These goods shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as outlined in Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Exceptions include goods manufactured domestically for export.

Additionally, for small enterprises, as defined in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the order comes into force nine months from the date of publication. For micro-enterprises, it takes effect twelve months from the date of publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Electrical Accessories.

Non-compliance with this order can lead to penalties under the provisions of 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: cmd2@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: Effective six months from publication in the Official Gazette.
For small enterprises, as per the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, after nine months from the publication date. For micro-enterprises, the order takes effect twelve months from the date of publication.