BIS QCO for the Electrical Appliance for Domestic Clothes Washing

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order titled the "Electrical Appliance for Domestic Clothes Washing (Quality Control) Order, 2023."

This order is set to take effect six months from its publication date in the Official Gazette.

Under this order, all electrical appliances designed for domestic clothes washing must comply with the corresponding Indian Standard 302 (Part 2 or Sec 7): 2010 and must display the Standard Mark. To achieve this, they must obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards in accordance with Scheme-1 as outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

However, it's important to note that this order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for the purpose of export.

For small enterprises, as defined under section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, this order will come into effect nine months after its publication date.

Conversely, for micro-enterprises under the same Act, it will come into force twelve months after publication.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will serve as the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in this order.

Any person or entity found to be in violation of this order will be subject to penalties as per the provisions 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: cmd2@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: Six months from its publication date For micro-enterprises, the order will come into force twelve months For small enterprises, it will take effect nine months.