Draft BIS QCO, 2025, for Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detector

Introduction to the Draft BIS QCO, 2025, for Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detector

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has issued a Draft Quality Control Order (QCO), 2025 for Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detectors used with low-pressure LPG burning appliances.

This Draft QCO has been issued after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, in the interest of public safety.

The proposed order is titled Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detector for use with Low Pressure Liquefied Petroleum Gas Burning Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. 

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per the Draft QCO:

1. Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detectors must conform to Indian Standard IS 13432:2023
2. The product must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
3. BIS certification is mandatory under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018
4. The Bureau of Indian Standards will act as the certifying and enforcing authority
5. Any violation of this order will be punishable under the BIS Act, 2016

Exemptions to this QCO

This Draft QCO does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export purposes.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The Draft BIS QCO, 2025, for the Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detector will come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The implementation timeline proposed under this Draft QCO is:

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

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers dealing with mechanical-type gas leak detectors should:

• Confirm whether their product falls under this Draft QCO
• Study the requirements of IS 13432:2023
• Start preparing for BIS ISI certification under Scheme-I
• Arrange product testing and documentation in advance
• Keep a close watch on the final notification and compliance deadlines

Early action will help businesses avoid penalties and ensure smooth market continuity.

Brand Liaison supports manufacturers and importers in complying with BIS Draft QCO requirements for Mechanical Type Gas Leak Detectors. The team assists with standard identification, application filing, product testing coordination, documentation, and end-to-end BIS certification support. With strong expertise in BIS Quality Control Orders, Brand Liaison helps businesses achieve timely compliance and uninterrupted access to the Indian market.