BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2024 for Bottled Water Dispensers

Introduction to the BIS QCO for Bottled Water Dispensers

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in exercise of its powers under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, has recently notified the Bottled Water Dispensers (Quality Control) Order, 2024 in order to strengthen quality assurance as well as consumer safety for bottled water dispensing equipment being regulated and sold in India. Bottled water dispensers are widely used across residential, commercial, as well as various institutional settings, making standardisation and compliance with Indian Standards all the more essential.

This recent BIS Quality Control Order mandates compulsory BIS certification and the use of the ISI Mark in order to ensure that only compliant as well as quality-assured products are placed on the Indian market.

Key Changes You Need to Know

Here are the key changes that you need to know about this new BIS QCO 2024 for Bottled Water Dispensers:

1. Bottled Water Dispensers must necessarily conform to Indian Standard IS 17681:2022.
2. Mandatory use of the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a BIS licence is important for ensuring legal eligibility for the products in the Indian market.
3. Certification must be obtained under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
4. Goods that are manufactured domestically for the purpose of export are exempt from this Order.
5. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying and enforcing authority to ensure compliance with the regulations of this Order.
6. Anyone who contravenes this Order will face penalties under the BIS Act, 2016. 

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline is varied based on enterprise classification under the MSME Development Act, 2006:

• General Enterprises: 1 July 2024
• Small Enterprises: 1 October 2024
• Micro Enterprises: 1 January 2025

Manufacturers must comply with the applicable timeline based on their enterprise category.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers as well as importers of bottled water dispensers should immediately ensure product conformity with IS 17681:2022, start with the BIS certification procedures, and plan testing, documentation, as well as complete factory audit readiness well ahead of their applicable enforcement date. Early preparation is absolutely important to avoid supply disruptions and regulatory penalties.

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