Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for Live Working Gloves of Insulating Material.
If you are involved in manufacturing, importing, or selling Live Working Gloves of Insulating Material, this regulation will directly impact your business. Issued after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the order was established in the public interest under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Key Provisions of the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023
1. Title and Implementation Timeline
Officially named the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023, the regulation will come into effect as follows:
• Medium and Large Enterprises: Compliance is mandatory six months after publication in the Official Gazette, beginning July 1, 2024.
• Small Enterprises: Compliance is required nine months after publication, starting October 1, 2024.
• Micro Enterprises: Compliance becomes mandatory twelve months after publication, beginning January 1, 2025.
2. Mandatory BIS Certification
The core requirement of this order is that all specified Live Working Gloves of Insulating Material bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark). Products must comply with Indian Standard IS 13774:2021 and carry the ISI certification.
• Manufacturers must obtain a BIS license to use the ISI Mark, ensuring their products meet essential quality and safety standards.
• This certification requirement applies solely to products for the domestic market; items manufactured exclusively for export are exempt from this order.
3. BIS as the Certifying Authority
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is designated as the sole certifying and enforcement authority for this order. BIS is responsible for ensuring that only certified electrical accessories meeting Indian standards are available in the market, thereby protecting consumers and upholding industry integrity.
4. Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with the Electrical Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023 carries significant consequences. Any entity or individual found violating the provisions of this order will face penalties as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. This regulatory measure reflects the government’s commitment to upholding product standards and ensuring all electrical accessories meet essential quality benchmarks.
This order is a decisive step toward enhancing the quality standards of electrical accessories, focusing on safety, reliability, and compliance within the Indian market. It underscores consumer protection and industry accountability, in alignment with the government’s vision of elevating product standards across essential household electrical installations.
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 General (Medium & Large-Scale Enterprises): 1st July 2024
- Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 1st October 2024.
- Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: 1st January 2025.
Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email : med@bis.org.in
Implementation Dates : 1st July 2024
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