On March 5, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order mandates that all electrical kitchen appliances, such as toasters, grills, roasters and similar appliances, produced, imported, or sold in India, adhere to stringent quality standards to enhance consumer safety and meet Indian regulatory requirements. 

If you are involved in the production, sale, or import of these kitchen appliances, this order will significantly impact your operations. This regulation, implemented in the public interest, was introduced under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, following consultation with the BIS. 

Key Provisions of the Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023 

1. Title and Implementation Timeline 

   Officially titled the Electrical Appliances for Kitchen (Quality Control) Order, 2023, this regulation will take effect six months after its publication in the Official Gazette (September 5, 2024). 

·       Medium and large enterprises must adhere to the standards within six months of publication (September 5, 2024). 

·       For micro enterprises, the compliance deadline is twelve months from the date of publication (December 5, 2024). 

·       For small enterprises, compliance is required within nine months (March 5, 2025).  

2. Mandatory BIS Certification 

All electrical kitchen appliances, including toasters, grills, roasters and similar appliances, must comply with Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 9): 2009 and bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark). This mark signifies that products meet essential quality and safety standards. 

·       Manufacturers must obtain a license from BIS to use the ISI Mark. 

·       Exemptions apply to items manufactured exclusively for export and components integrated into finished products or sub-assemblies destined for international markets.  

3. Exemptions 

Certain exceptions are outlined in the order: 

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that fulfill the investment and turnover criteria listed on the Udyam portal are exempt from this order.  

4. BIS as Certifying Authority 

   The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the designated certifying and enforcement authority, responsible for ensuring that manufacturers, sellers, and importers comply with the standards specified in this order.

5. Penalties for Non-Compliance 

   Any violations of the provisions outlined in this order will incur penalties as per the BIS Act, 2016. This regulation upholds product quality standards and safeguards consumer safety by requiring compliance with recognized quality benchmarks. 

This regulation represents a significant move toward improving the quality of electrical kitchen appliances in India, promoting consumer safety, and ensuring that products meet established standards for reliability and performance.

Implementation Dates: Date of implementation for Medium & Large Enterprises: 5th September 2024.

Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: 5th December 2024.

Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 5th March 2025. 

BIS Certification for Toasters, Grills, Roasters and Similar Appliances IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 9): 2009