Draft BIS Quality Control Order 2025 on Commercial Pressure Cooker

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Commercial Pressure Cooker

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has released a draft notification titled the Commercial Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

This draft order states that once it is published in the Official Gazette, all commercial pressure cookers sold in India must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The order is issued under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards.

It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this draft Quality Control Order:

1. All commercial pressure cookers must comply with the Indian Standard IS 17870:2022
2. Title of the standard: Commercial Pressure Cooker Specification
3. The product must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS license
4. Certification will be granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
5. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
6. Any violation of this order will attract penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
7. The latest version of the Indian Standard, including amendments issued by BIS from time to time, shall apply

Exemptions to this QCO

Goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes are exempt.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation timeline under this draft QCO is as follows:

• General enterprises (other than Micro and Small Enterprises): 
  6 months from the date of notification in the Official Gazette
• Small enterprises: 
  9 months from the date of notification in the Official Gazette
• Micro enterprises: 
  12 months from the date of notification in the Official Gazette

Manufacturers and importers must complete BIS certification within the given timeline to continue selling commercial pressure cookers in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of commercial pressure cookers should:

• Check whether their product falls under this QCO
• Study the requirements of IS 17870:2022
• Arrange product testing as per BIS standards
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Prepare and submit the required documents
• Complete certification within the given timeline to avoid penalties

Early preparation will help avoid supply disruption and ensure smooth market operations.

Brand Liaison provides complete support for BIS compliance under the Draft BIS Order 2025 for Commercial Pressure Cooker, including identification of applicable standards, BIS application filing, coordination for product testing, documentation support, and follow-ups with BIS authorities to ensure timely certification.