BIS Quality Control Order (qco) For Electrical Appliances For Domestic Water Heating (electric Immersion Water Heaters)
IS 368: 2014
CONCERN MINISTRY: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Dear Viewer,
Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers for Electric Immersion Water Heaters from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
TheMinistry of Commerce and Industryissued theElectrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025, onJanuary 16, 2025. This new ordersupersedes the previous2023 order,except for actions already taken under it. It extends the implementation timelines while maintaining compliance requirements.
Key Provisions of the 2025 Order:
Implementation Dates:
- Medium and Large Enterprises:March 1, 2025
- Small Enterprises:June 1, 2025
- Micro Enterprises:September 1, 2025
Mandatory BIS Certification:
Electric Immersion Water Heatersmust conform toIS 368: 2014and bear theBIS Standard MarkunderScheme-1of theBIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Exemptions apply to products manufacturedexclusively for export.
Special Exemption for R&D Imports:Manufacturers can import up to200 units annuallyforresearch and development purposes.These unitscannot be sold commerciallyand must bedisposed of as scrap.Records must be maintained and reported to theCentral Government.
Enforcement & Penalties:
TheBureau of Indian Standards (BIS)is thecertifying and enforcing authority.
Anyviolationswill bepunishable under the BIS Act, 2016.
Thisrevised orderensures aphased implementationfor different enterprise categories while maintainingquality controlandconsumer safety standards.
Stay compliant and prepare your business for these important regulatory changes to continue operating within the industry's guidelines!
Implementation Dates:
- Medium and Large Enterprises:March 1, 2025
- Small Enterprises:June 1, 2025
- Micro Enterprises:September 1, 2025
Bureau of Indian Standards
Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
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