BIS QCO 2024 Regarding Electric Fence Energizers

Introduction to the Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT) has notified the Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024 on 14 November 2024 in public interest, under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

Electric Fence Energizers are widely used in agriculture, livestock management, perimeter security, as well as for wildlife protection. Since these products involve electrical energy and are often installed in open environments, ensuring their electrical safety and performance reliability is definitely important. The introduction of this QCO aims to prevent the circulation of unsafe or substandard products and to safeguard users, animals, as well as property.

Key Changes You Should Know

Under this Quality Control Order:

1. It will be called Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
2. The Electric Fence Energizers should abide by the IS 302-2-76:1999 (Compliance with this standard ensures safety against electrical shock, fire hazards, and operational risks).
3. Products must bear the ISI Mark.
4. Manufacturers are required to obtain a BIS licence under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
5. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying as well as the enforcing authority.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The QCO provides staggered implementation timelines based on enterprise category:

• General Enterprises (other than Micro & Small): 6 months from the date of publication: 14 May 2025
• Small Enterprises: 9 months from the date of publication: 14 August 2025
• Micro Enterprises: 12 months from the date of publication: 14 November 2025

Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification before the applicable deadline.

Exemptions to this Order

• This Order does not apply to goods that are manufactured domestically for export purposes.
• Export-only manufacturers are exempt from mandatory ISI marking under the provisions of this QCO.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Any person or entity contravening the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the BIS Act, 2016, which may include penalties, cancellation of licence, or legal action.

Now, what to do?

Manufacturers of Electric Fence Energizers should:

• Identify product coverage under IS 302-2-76:1999.
• Plan BIS testing and documentation in advance.
• Prepare for factory inspection and compliance audits.
• Obtain the ISI licence before the applicable implementation date.

Brand Liaison assists manufacturers with complete BIS ISI certification support, ranging from standard interpretation and testing coordination to licence approval, eventually ensuring smooth as well as absolutely timely compliance with the Electric Fence Energizers QCO, 2024.