The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has issued a new BIS QCO (Quality Control Order) that ensures the quality and safety of all the electrical fences energizing across India. The initiative taken by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is encapsulated in the Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024, this order passed officially became effective upon its publication in the official gazette on 14th November 2024. Here in this blog, you will understand about the order and its importance:

     

    • OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE

    The Electric Fence Energizers BIS QCO (Quality Control) Order, 2024 has been introduced by the authority under the power conferred by Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) Act, 2016. The goal of this order passed is yet simple but is very significant:

    PROTECT PUBLIC INTEREST:

    By mandating the required necessary compliance with established quality standards for the electric fence energizers the government ensures that the consumer is benefited in all its aspects.

    PROMEOTE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY:

    These devices are mostly used in the sensitive environment, such as agriculture, wildlife reserve, and all the security perimeters. These orders ensure that the product manufactured by the companies is safe for the consumers the quality of the product should minimize the risk of malfunctions or the safety hazards that might cause due to these products.

    • MANDATORY BIS CERTIFICATION

    To maintain strict quality control, the following provisions have been made for the Electric Fence Energizers:

    STANDARD MARK REQUIREMENT:

    Every electric fence energizer must conform to the prescribed Indian Standards (IS) and bear the BIS standard mark at the product; the mark symbolizes compliance with all the regulation. This certification will follow Scheme-1 of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

    APPLICABILITY:

    The requirement to bear the standard mark applies from the date specified in the corresponding table of the order placed the end of the blog.

    • EXEMPTIONS

    Keeping in mind about all type of businesses in India the government has issued some exemptions for special cases:

    SPECIAL PROVSION FOR MSME:

    Recognizing the challenges faced by small business players in country, the order passed provides different deadlines for the Micro and Small enterprises these enterprises as defined under the (MSME) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, are given some additional time by the government to comply with the required regulations.

    EXPORT EXEMPTION:

    Products that are manufactured by the Indian companies for the solely purpose of export are exempted from this order, ensuring that all the Indian manufacturers remain more competitive in the international market and can help the country grow globally.

    • AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT

    The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is designated as the sole certifying authority to issue the licence for the Indian Standard mark. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is the enforcing authority is to ensure compliance with the mandated standards. This centralized certification mechanism ensures uniformity, transparency, and accountability in enforcement.

    • PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

    The stakes are high for the manufacturers and the sellers who fails to comply with the order. Any contravention will invite penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including:

    LEGAL ACTION

    FINANCIAL PENALITIES

    POTENTIAL SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS

    • WHY THIS ORDER MATTERS

    The Electric Fence Energizers BIS QCO (Quality Control) Order, 2024, by the ministry represent a significant step toward improving the quality and the safety of specialized equipment’s in the Indian market. Electric fence energizers are vital in multiple sectors:

    AGRICULTURE

    WILDLIFE PROTECTION

    SECURITY

    By standardizing their product quality, it ensures that the product is safe for consumer use and is reliable for the consumer use and environment.

    This move also sends a clear message: India is serious about fostering a culture of quality and safety, while also supporting small businesses through phased implementation. Whether you’re a manufacturer, consumer, or stakeholder, this regulation is a game-changer for the electric fence energizer industry.

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