New BIS Certification Mandate for Commercial Dispensing Appliances in India
26. June 2025The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a new quality control mandate for electrical appliances used in commercial dispensing and vending. This directive, titled the Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2025, will come into effect starting October 1, 2025. Under this regulation, such appliances must conform to Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Section 75):2018, which outlines safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances—specifically those for commercial dispensing and vending purposes. These products must bear the Standard Mark under a BIS license in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the 2018 Conformity Assessment Regulations. The order excludes items manufactured for export and allows a limited number of imports annually for R&D use, provided they are not sold commercially and are properly recorded. Appliances-for-Commercial-Dispensing-and-Vending usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.
Implementation timelines vary by enterprise size. While the general deadline for compliance is October 1, 2025, small enterprises must comply by January 1, 2026, and micro enterprises by April 1, 2026. The BIS is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority under this mandate. Violations of the order may lead to penalties as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Any updates to the referenced Indian Standards, including amendments, will apply from their date of notification.
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