The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced the Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, which came into effect on January 16, 2025, upon its publication in the Official Gazette
Key Requirement:
All refrigerating appliances must comply with their respective Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark (BIS Certification) under Scheme-I of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Key Amendments in the Order:
Exemption for Imported Components by Certified Manufacturers:
- Certified manufacturers (or those applying for BIS certification) can import components for export purposes.
- A self-declaration and undertaking are required, to ensure these components are not sold in the domestic market.
- Records must be maintained for audits.
Exemption for Research & Development (R&D) Purposes:
- Manufacturers can import up to 200 units annually for R&D.
- These units must not be sold commercially and must be scrapped after use.
- Year-wise records must be maintained.
These changes aim to support exports and innovation while ensuring compliance.
The official notification can be accessed here: Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order
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