Quality Control Amendment Order 2023 for Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued the "Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023" on December 29, 2023. This amendment further refines the existing Quality Control Order for these products to ensure they meet stringent quality standards. The amended order mandates that all Air Conditioners, related parts, Hermetic Compressors, and Temperature Sensing Controls comply with the relevant Indian Standards and display the ISI Mark. This mark is granted under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The provisions of this amended order will be enforced from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. This amendment highlights the Ministry's commitment to enhancing product safety and reliability in the market. Non-compliance with the order will incur penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that products meet high-quality benchmarks, thereby protecting consumers and maintaining industry standards.