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Business Standard
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DPIIT extends implementation timeline for Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has extended the implementation timeline for the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The decision follows stakeholder consultations chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on 15th May 2025. Taking cognizance of industry concerns regarding implementation challenges and legacy stock, the DPIIT has notified the revised Quality Control Order on 19th May 2025. To enable ease of doing business, the QCO will now come into force from 19th March 2026 for domestic large and medium enterprises as well as for foreign manufacturers. The QCO applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar applications with rated voltage not exceeding 250V for single-phase appliances and 480V for others, including DC-supplied and battery-operated appliances. Appliances already covered under separate QCOs or existing mandatory BIS certification requirements are excluded from its ambit. DPIIT has been actively notifying Quality Control Orders (QCOs) to enhance manufacturing standards and bolster the global reputation of 'Made in India' products. These efforts are complemented by the development of testing infrastructure, product manuals, and accreditation of testing laboratories.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India tightens safety norms to curb low-quality Chinese appliance imports, boost local manufacturing
Kolkata: The government is pushing ahead with measures to curb imports of small consumer appliances and electronic lifestyle items from China by unveiling new stricter product safety norms . This follows recent discovery of poor quality electronic appliances sourced from India's northern neighbour. Products such as electrical recliners and furniture, whirlpool bath and spas, electric toilet products, electrically-operated cloth dryers and towel rails, electric beauty products-which run on electricity or battery-will now have to sport the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark showing that they meet enhanced safety norms. The government's aim is also to push Indian industry to enhance local production. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the ministry of commerce and industry issued a gazette order on May 19 titled, 'Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025', applicable to all electrical appliances for household, commercial or similar application, including battery-operated appliances. The order is effective March 19, 2026. ET has reviewed a copy of the order. Industry executives said the government order follows recent raids by BIS, which found poor quality products sold in the market, including in warehouses of leading online retailers. They said since this is a quality control order, the government has also given a nudge to the industry to start local manufacturing of these consumer products, and build a supply chain similar to other products under BIS quality control orders like footwear, toys and AC. At present, most small appliances are imported. "It's a welcome move as it will attract much needed investment into the local manufacturing ecosystem for small domestic appliances which is in line with an 'Atmanirbhar' appliances industry," said Salil Kapoor, chief evangelist at industry body India Cellular and Electronics Association. "It will also benefit consumers in a big way due to standardisation of specifications and quality of small appliances which has become the need of the hour," he said. Till now, about 23 electrical products were covered under quality control orders. It includes mixer grinders, ceiling fans, geysers, washing machines, microwave ovens, and induction stoves. The current order has separate implementation for companies - large companies will have to comply starting March 19, 2026, small enterprises from June 19, 2026, and micro enterprises from September 19, 2026. While all electronic products have to meet the safety norms, the gazette also gave an illustrative list of products. This includes electrical shavers, hair clippers, electrical frying pans and steam cookers, insect killers, coffee makers, electric can opener, electric citrus fruit squeezer and eggbeater, outdoor barbecues, battery operated products like massagers, foot warmer, heating pad, toothbrush and shavers. An executive with a leading electronic contract manufacturer said many electrical products sourced from China failed to meet quality and safety norms in the West. They were also not produced as per the laid down specifications. "The order will help to weed out all these products from the Indian market," he said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Quality Control Order implementation for electrical appliances deferred to March 2026 following stakeholder talks
AI-generated image NEW DELHI: The government has extended the implementation timeline for the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances Quality Control Order, 2025 by nearly one year, now scheduled to take effect from March 19, 2026, for domestic large and medium enterprises as well as foreign manufacturers. The decision follows a stakeholder consultation held on May 15, during which Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed industry concerns, including issues related to legacy stock and the preparedness required for compliance. The extension aims to ease the transition and support smoother implementation. The Quality Control Order (QCO) applies to all household and commercial electrical appliances with voltage ratings up to 250 volts for single-phase and up to 480 volts for other appliances, including DC and battery-operated equipment. However, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ( DPIIT ) clarified that electrical products already covered under separate QCOs will remain exempt. To further support ease of doing business, the government has granted additional time for smaller enterprises. Small enterprises will receive an extra three months, while micro enterprises will be given six additional months beyond the general implementation date. The 2025 QCO is part of a broader effort to strengthen India's quality ecosystem, reduce the import of substandard products, and bolster domestic manufacturing . The move is complemented by initiatives to expand quality testing infrastructure and streamline product documentation, laying the groundwork for a more robust national quality framework. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Piyush Goyal to mull QCO timeline extension for electrical appliances
Piyush Goyal is considering extending the deadline for implementing quality control orders on electrical appliances. This follows industry concerns about the current timeline. Issues include ambiguity in coverage and lack of testing facilities. The industry has requested a phased approach, starting with finished goods. Goyal has asked the industry to propose setting up more testing facilities across India. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has agreed to consider the domestic industry 's request to extend the implementation timeline of the quality control order (QCO) for various electrical appliances , the government said statement came a day after the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade ( DPIIT ) met stakeholders to discuss the issues being faced by the industry in the implementation of horizontal QCO on Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances notified on September 20, acknowledged concerns raised by the industry and agreed to consider the request to extend the implementation timeline of the QCO, as well as the issue of legacy stock."He requested industry to come up with the proposal for setting up more testing facilities with modern technology in public-funded labs, labs in public sector enterprises and labs in state government institutions so that robust and accessible testing infrastructure will be made available for the industry pan India," the commerce and industry ministry said in a concerns raised by the industry included ambiguity as regard to coverage of DC supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances; non-availability of product manuals and test labs; lack of certification by domestic manufacturers as well as foreign makers and insufficient time available for getting the BIS certification The DPIIT said that the industry supported the intent behind QCOs to ensure only high-quality products, but they requested for notifying these orders on finished goods first followed by QCOs on components and raw materials, considering the complexity of global supply chains
