Electrical appliance fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Fans Quality Control Order 2023 to regulate the safety standards of electrical appliance fans. This order is essential for ensuring consumer safety and product reliability. The Fans Quality Control Order 2023 is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical appliance fans. By mandating adherence to safety standards and enforcing certification, the order aims to protect consumer interests and promote compliance within the industry. Businesses must prioritize compliance with the stipulations of this order to uphold consumer safety and trust in the market.

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
ORDER
New Delhi, the 5th March, 2024

S.O. 1124(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 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 Electrical appliance fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force on the expiry of six month from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette:

2. Compulsory use of Standard Mark.—Goods or articles specified in column (1) of the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard specified in column (2) of the Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to 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 that in relation to micro enterprises, as defined under clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of twelve month from the date of publication of this notification.

Provided that in relation to small enterprises, as defined under clauses (h) and (m), respectively of section 2 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (27 of 2006), it shall come into force on the expiry of nine month from the date of publication of this notification.

3. Certification and enforcement authority.—The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority for the goods or articles specified in the 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 thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply.

[F. No. P-29026/8/6/2022-LEI]

SANJIV, Jt. Secy.