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Dated: 08.06.2025
DPIIT Issues QCO for Domestic Water Heating Appliances
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued a new Quality Control Order (QCO) titled:
“Electrical Appliances for Domestic Water Heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025” via S.O. 355(E) dated 16th January 2025.
This new QCO supersedes the earlier 2023 version and mandates that all domestic water heating appliances must conform to relevant Indian Standards (IS) and bear the Standard Mark (ISI mark) under a valid BIS license.
Applicability of the QCO
The QCO applies to the following electrical appliances used for domestic water heating:
| Appliance Type | Applicable Indian Standard (IS) |
| Stationary storage type electric water heaters | IS 302 (Part 2/Section 21): 2018 |
| Instantaneous electric water heaters | IS 302 (Part 2/Section 35): 2017 |
| Electric immersion water heaters | IS 368: 2014 |
| Stationary storage type electric water heaters | IS 2082: 2018 |
| Mini water heaters (for piped natural gas – PNG) | IS 17150: 2019 |
Implementation Timeline
| Category | Date of Mandatory Compliance |
| General (All enterprises except MSMEs) | 1st March 2025 |
| Micro Enterprises | 1st September 2025 |
| Small Enterprises | 1st June 2025 |
Exemptions Provided
The following exemptions apply under this QCO:
- Products manufactured for export are excluded from mandatory compliance.
- Up to 200 imported units per year are exempted if used exclusively for R&D and not sold commercially.
- Exemptions for micro and small enterprises are time-bound and defined in the notification.
Enforcement and Penalty
- Certification Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Penalty: Any contravention will be punishable under the BIS Act, 2016.
Industry Impact and Importance
This QCO aims to:
- Improve safety, energy efficiency, and reliability of household water heating appliances.
- Eliminate substandard or unsafe products from the Indian market.
- Promote domestic manufacturers complying with high-quality standards.
- Boost consumer trust and harmonize Indian standards with international benchmarks.
Conclusion
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of domestic water heating appliances must ensure timely BIS certification and marking in accordance with the new QCO to avoid regulatory action. With staggered deadlines based on enterprise classification, this order reflects a balanced approach combining quality assurance and ease of compliance for MSMEs.
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