Bureau of Indian Standards has recently issued a Quality Control Order to mandate BIS ISI Mark Certification for Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating. From electric immersion water heaters to stationary storage water heaters, these appliances ensure comfort and convenience. However, ensuring the quality, safety and reliability of these products is very important in the interest of manufacturers and customers.

The BIS certification is mandatory for specific categories of domestic water heating appliances, including:

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

This certification boosts consumer confidence, protects public health and ensures compliance with government regulations.

BIS QCO for Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating

Ministry Of Commerce And Industry (Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade), through the Bureau of Indian Standards, has implemented a Quality Control Order (QCO) for various Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating. This Quality Control Order for Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating was published on 16th January, 2025. This ensures that manufacturers comply with mandatory certification and adhere to safety and performance standards.

Short title and commencement-
(1) This order may be called the Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025.
(2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

Date of implementation in general (other than micro and small enterprises): 1st March, 2025.
Date of implementation for micro enterprises: 1st September, 2025.
Date of implementation for small enterprises: 1st June, 2025.

Penalty for contravention- Any person who contravenes the provisions of this order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Importance of BIS ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Water Heating Appliances

1. Ensures Product Safety: Water heating appliances operate at high temperatures and require precise safety measures.

2. Builds Consumer Trust: An BIS certified (ISI-marked) product reflects the manufacturer’s commitment to quality and safety. Consumers are more likely to trust and purchase appliances that bear the ISI mark, knowing they comply with government standards.

3. Compliance with Legal Requirements: Under the BIS certification scheme, specific domestic water heating appliances must have the ISI mark to be sold in the Indian market. Non-compliance can result in penalties, product recalls, or bans on manufacturing and selling non-certified products.

4. Encourages Product Reliability: BIS certified appliances undergo stringent performance and durability tests. This ensures that consumers receive reliable products with a longer lifespan and better energy efficiency.

Conclusion

The BIS ISI Mark Certification for electrical appliances for domestic water heating is an essential step in ensuring safety, quality and compliance in the Indian market.

Manufacturers can adhere to ISI Mark on their products after obtaining the BIS certification, which shows that the product is tested and certified as per guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards.

After the implementation date of this Quality Control Order for Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating, manufacturers of these products are not allowed to manufacture and sell their product in the Indian market.

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