BIS QCO for Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry aligned with the department for promotion of industry and Internal Trade was notified through an order, S.O 1253(E) on March 5, 2024. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 to bring improvement in the quality of electrical appliances used in domestic water heating. 

The focus and core of BIS QCO standard for electrical appliances for domestic water heating is to regulate the quality standards of electrical appliances used in domestic water heating to establish the trust, safety and product reliability to consumers. 

The BIS QCO for the electrical appliances for domestic water heating has specified the standards of related category products to be sold in India only when they meet certain requirements of standards formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Moving forward you will get to know about its compliance deadlines and its applicability on types of water heaters based on the size of the manufacturing enterprises, other related provisions and benefits of ISI mark and BIS certification.

Title and Commencement

The title of the order is “Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) order, 2023” published on 5th March 2024.

This order shall come into operation on the expiry of 6 months, 9 months, 12 months for micro, small- scale, large-scale enterprises, foreign manufacturers respectively as per the MSME development Act, 2006. Compliance timelines are being set to ensure smoother transition.

Compulsory Use of Standard Mark under updated BIS QCO

Electrical appliances for Domestic Water heating must be in accordance with specified by the Governing and regulatory body that is the Ministry of goods and services and BIS and exhibit the ISI mark on the product. The similar obligation does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export.

Applicability, Certification and Enforcement

The provisions of order should be adhered to by concerned manufacturers to ensure the conduct in a manner to enhance consumer protection. In either case any person contravening the provisions of this order will be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Standards and Goods Covered

Goods or articles- Electrical appliances for domestic water heating. Below listed types of Water heaters are included in the mandatory list through this order.

Indian Standards and their titles:

• 302 (Part 2/Sec 21): 2018- Appliances for stationary storage type electric water heaters
• 302 (Part 2/Sec 35): 2017- Appliances for electric instantaneous water heaters
• 368: 2014- Electric Immersion Water Heaters
• 2082: 2018- Stationary storage type electric water heaters
• 17150: 2019- Mini domestic water heater for use with piped natural gas (PNG)

Benefits of BIS certification and display of ISI mark

The ISI mark represents more than just a symbol; it embodies a guarantee of adherence to stringent government quality standards. For manufacturers of electrical appliances for domestic water heating as per quality control order , obtaining ISI certification is not merely a requirement but a strategic imperative, ensuring market viability and competitiveness in an increasingly discerning marketplace.

Beyond regulatory compliance, ISI certification fosters consumer trust by signalling a commitment to safety and quality. This trust, in turn, translates into enhanced market reputation, strengthens brand credibility and longevity in the eyes of consumers.

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