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9^TH AUGUST 2023

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued an order called the Fire Extinguishers (Quality Control) Order, 2023, aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of fire extinguishers. This order will be effective six months from its publication in the Official Gazette, with different timelines for implementation for Micro and Small Enterprises.

BIS QCO for the wheeled fire extinguishers performance and construction all Fire Extinguishers must meet specific Indian Standards, including 16018:2012 Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Performance and Construction. These products should carry the Standard Mark obtained through a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. BIS QCO for the wheeled fire extinguishers performance and construction all Fire Extinguishers must meet specific Indian Standards does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

As per mentioned in the BIS QCO for the wheeled fire extinguishers performance and construction all Fire Extinguishers must meet specific Indian Standards violations of this order can result in penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Micro and Small Enterprises have specific timelines for compliance, with the order coming into force for Micro Enterprises twelve months after publication and for Small Enterprises nine months after publication.

BIS QCO for the wheeled fire extinguishers performance and construction all Fire Extinguishers must meet specific Indian Standards is a part of the government's efforts to ensure the quality and reliability of fire extinguishers available in the market, contributing to public safety. The adherence to Indian Standards and the certification process by the Bureau of Indian Standards is crucial for maintaining consistency and reliability in the manufacturing of fire extinguishers.

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QCO - Quality Control Order