On 17th October, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This order mandates that all commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines produced, imported, or sold in India obtain BIS certification, in line with public safety and regulatory compliance under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. 

Key Provisions of the Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2024 

1. Title and Implementation Timeline 

This order is officially titled the Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2024. 

   • Effective Date: April 1, 2024, for medium and large enterprises. 

   • Small Enterprises: Compliance required by July 1, 2025. 

   • Micro Enterprises: Compliance required by October 1, 2025.  

2. Mandatory BIS Certification 

All electrical appliances for commercial dispensing and vending must adhere to the Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 75): 2018. These appliances must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark), indicating compliance with the established safety and quality standards. 

·   Only liensed manufacturers may use the ISI Mark, as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, Scheme-1 of Schedule-II. 

·   Exemptions: Goods manufactured for export and up to 50 units imported annually for R&D purposes are exempt, provided they are not sold commercially and are disposed of as scrap. Manufacturers must maintain and furnish records of these imports as needed. 

 3. Certification and Enforcement Authority 

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) serves as the certifying and enforcement authority, ensuring compliance with the order for all commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines in India.  

4. Penalties for Non-Compliance 

Any individual or entity that violates the provisions of this order will face penalties in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.  

This order underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring the quality and safety of commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines in India, fostering public trust, and maintaining high product standards in the marketplace. 

Stay compliant and prepare your business for these important regulatory changes to continue operating within the guidelines of the industry!

Implementation Dates:  Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: 5th March 2025.

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

BIS Certification for Electrical Appliance for Commercial Dispensing and Vending IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 75): 2018