On 5th March 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), issued the Electrical Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This order mandates that all electrical appliances for skin and hair care sold, imported, or manufactured in India adhere to rigorous quality standards, ensuring consumer safety and alignment with Indian regulations. 

If you are involved in the manufacturing, selling, or importing of skin or hair care electrical appliances, this order impacts your operations. Implemented in the public interest under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, and after consultation with BIS, this regulation emphasizes product quality and user safety. 

Key Provisions of the Electrical Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (Quality Control) Order, 2023 

1. Title and Implementation Timeline 

The official title of this regulation is the Electrical Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (Quality Control) Order, 2023. It will come into force twelve months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

·       Medium and large enterprises must comply within twelve months of publication (5^th March 2025).

·       For micro enterprises, the compliance deadline is eighteen months from the publication date (5^th September 2025).

·       Small enterprises have a fifteen-month compliance deadline (5^th June 2025). 

2. Mandatory BIS Certification 

All skin and hair care appliances must conform to Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 23): 2009 to meet quality and safety requirements. These products must bear the BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark), which denotes compliance.

·       Manufacturers must obtain a license from BIS to use the ISI Mark.

·       The rule does not apply to goods manufactured solely for export. 

3. Exemptions 

   Certain exceptions apply under this order:

·       goods or articles manufactured domestically meant for export 

4. BIS as Certifying Authority 

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the designated authority responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with the standards in this order, ensuring adherence by manufacturers, sellers, and importers. 

5. Penalties for Non-Compliance 

Any breach of this order may lead to penalties under the BIS Act, 2016. This measure upholds the safety, quality, and reliability of electrical appliances for skin and hair care, prioritizing consumer protection and regulatory standards. 

The Electrical Appliances for Skin or Hair Care (Quality Control) Order, 2023, is a significant step in enhancing product safety and quality, safeguarding public interest, and aligning with recognized global standards.

Stay compliant and prepare your business for these important regulatory changes to continue operating within the guidelines of the industry!

Implementation Dates: Date of implementation for Micro Enterprises: 5th September 2025.

·       Date of implementation for Small Enterprises: 5th June 2025.

Date of implementation for Medium & Large-Scale Enterprises: 5th March 2025