Electrical Appliance For Domestic Clothes Washing (Quality Control) Order, 2024

The Government of India has issued the Electrical appliances for domestic clothes washing (Quality Control) Order 2024. The order seeks to enhance the safety and quality of washing machines sold in the country. This order was published on November 5, 2024 and comes into immediate force.

This order also supersedes the previous order; Electrical appliance for domestic clothes washing (Quality Control) Order, 2023.

The order states that washing machines must conform to the latest Indian Standard (IS) 302 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2010, which specifies safety requirements for domestic electric clothes washing machines.

Manufacturers must obtain a Standard Mark license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to display the mark on their washing machines. This signifies compliance with the specified Indian Standard.

Exemptions To the Order

1. Domestically manufactured washing machines for export are exempt.
2. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have a grace period for compliance:
   • Micro enterprises: October 1, 2025
   • Small enterprises: July 1, 2025
3. Existing stock manufactured or imported before the order’s commencement has a sell-by date of October 1st, 2025, with a declaration required to the BIS.
4. A limited number (200 per year) of imported washing machines for research and development are exempt until April 1, 2026, with specific disposal requirements.
5. Washing machines exceeding 11 kg capacity have a one-year grace period from the order’s commencement for compliance.

The BIS will be responsible for certifying washing machines and enforcing the order’s provisions. Failure to comply with the order can lead to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.

The latest version of the Indian Standard, including any amendments issued by the BIS, will be applicable.