BIS Quality Control Order for Potable Water Bottles IS 17803:2022

Conformity Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

Date: 29th August 2024
Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

In an important step toward ensuring public health and product quality, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has issued the Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, dated 29th August 2024.

BIS QCO for Potable Water Bottles IS 17803:2022

OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Potable Water Bottles (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, mandating BIS certification for Potable Water Bottles to use the standard ISI mark.

The amendment mandates BIS certification for Potable Water Bottles made of Copper, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum, in accordance with Indian Standard IS 17803:2022. This initiative reinforces the government’s focus on standardization, consumer safety, and product reliability in the consumer goods segment.

Key Highlights of the Amendment Order

Products Covered:

● Potable Water Bottles made from:

    ○ Copper

    ○ Stainless Steel

    ○ Aluminum

Applicable Standard:

● IS 17803:2022

●All applicable products must bear the ISI Mark, licensed under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018

Implementation Timeline

● General Manufacturers: Compliance mandatory from 5th January 2024 (6 months from notification)

● Small Enterprises: Effective from 5th April 2024 (9 months from notification)

● Micro Enterprises: Effective from 5th July 2024 (12 months from notification)

Exemptions under the Order

  1. Export-Only Products

         ○ Domestically manufactured goods intended solely for export are exempt from this requirement.

  1. Very Small Enterprises

         ○ Registered on the Udyam Portal

         ○ Investment in plant/machinery ≤ ₹25 lakhs

         ○ Turnover ≤ ₹2 crores in the previous financial year (certified by a Chartered Accountant)

  1. Declared Stock Before Enforcement

         ○ Items manufactured or imported before the commencement date

         ○ Allowed to be sold for up to 6 months after the enforcement date

         ○ Manufacturers/importers must submit a Chartered Accountant-certified declaration to BIS

Certifying & Enforcing Authority: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the official authority responsible for both certification and enforcement under this Order.

Penalty for Non-Compliance: Any individual or company failing to comply with this Order is liable for penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Conclusion

Navigating the BIS certification process for water bottles can be complex, but EVTL India is here to simplify it. From documentation to testing and liaison with BIS, we offer full support to manufacturers and importers seeking certification under IS 17803:2022.

Connect with EVTL India today to make your potable water bottles BIS-compliant and ready for the Indian market.

Also Read
TitleIssue DateView Order
Order Notification5th July 2023View
Important Notes:

Implementation Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

Implementation Dates: 5th January 2024

For any queries, write us at med@bis.org.in