BIS QCO for the Flame-Producing Lighters (Lighters – Safety Specification)
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Dear Reader,
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Flame-Producing Lighters (Utility Lighters- Safety Specifications) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024.
BIS QCO for the Flame-Producing Lighters (Lighters – Safety Specification)
OVERVIEW
For Small Enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, the Order will come into force nine months after publication. Micro Enterprises will have twelve months from the publication date for compliance.
All flame-producing lighters must conform to Indian Standard IS/ISO 9994:2018 (Lighters – Safety Specification) and carry the Standard Mark under a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license, as outlined in Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
This Order does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export or to enterprises registered under the Udyam portal of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, provided their investment in plant and machinery does not exceed ₹25 lakhs and their turnover for the previous financial year does not exceed ₹2 crores, as certified by a Chartered Accountant.
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO Order | 05/07/2023 | View |
| Amendment Order | 20/09/2024 | View |
Additionally, goods manufactured or imported prior to the commencement of this Order, by a BIS-certified manufacturer or an applicant for certification, may be sold or displayed for up to six months post-implementation, contingent upon a declaration certified by a Chartered Accountant submitted to the Bureau
The Bureau will act as the certifying and enforcing authority for these products.
Non-compliance with this Order may result in penalties under 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: txd@bis.gov.in, cmd2@bis.gov.in
Implementation Dates: 20th September, 2024.
Small enterprises, as per the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), after nine months from the date of
publication.
Micro enterprises, also defined by the same act, are mandated to adhere
to the order within twelve months from the date of publication.
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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards
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