Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023

Introduction: Dive into the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s latest initiative – the Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This analysis explores the Order’s scope, commencement, standards, implementation, and the role of the Bureau of Indian Standards in ensuring quality control for electric ceiling fans.

Analysis: On August 9, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, issued a significant Order under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The purpose of this Order is to uphold quality control measures for Electric Ceiling Type Fans in India. Let’s break down the key aspects:

1. Short Title and Commencement: The Order is known as the Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023. It comes into effect six months from the date of publication. However, Small Enterprises and Micro Enterprises, defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006, have varying implementation timelines of nine and twelve months respectively.

2. Compulsory Use of Standard Mark: The Order mandates that goods or articles falling within its scope conform to the relevant Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark under a Bureau license. Exceptions include goods manufactured for export and those by eligible enterprises registered under the “Udyam portal” with specific investment and turnover limits.

3. Certification and Enforcing Authority: The Bureau of Indian Standards acts as the certifying and enforcing authority for the specified goods or articles.

4. Penalty for Contravention: Non-compliance with the Order’s provisions carries penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Conclusion: The Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023, showcases the Indian government’s commitment to ensuring the quality of consumer goods. By enforcing adherence to Indian Standards and the Standard Mark, the Order aims to enhance consumer safety and satisfaction. As industries adjust to the new standards and timelines, it’s important to recognize the Bureau of Indian Standards’ role in maintaining quality benchmarks across various sectors.

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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 9th August, 2023

S.O. 3641(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 16 read with section 17 and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement. – (1) This Order may be called the Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force with effect from six months from the date of publication of this notification:

Provided that for Small Enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force with effect from nine months from the date of publication of this notification.

Provided that for Micro Enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force with effect from twelve months from the date of publication of this notification.

2. Compulsory use of Standard Mark.- Goods or articles specified in the column (1) of the Table below shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of the said Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018:

Provided that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export:

Provided further that nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically by an enterprise, registered under “Udyam portal” of the Ministry of Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises, wherein the investment in plant and machinery or equipment at original cost does not exceed Rs. twenty-five lakh rupees and the turnover does not exceed two crore rupees for the previous financial year as certified by a Chartered Accountant shall be exempted from implementation of the relevant Quality Control Order.

3. Certification and enforcing authority.- The Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the column (1) of the said Table.

4. 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.

TABLE

Note : For the purposes of this Table, the latest version of Indian Standards including the amendments issues thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply from the date of such notification.

[F. No. P-29026/3/2022-LEI]

SANJIV, Jt. Secy.