Sewing Machines under Compulsory BIS Standards w.e.f. from 1 Sept 2021

[S.O. 1239(E) dated 15 March, 2021]

S.O. 1239(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 read with section 17 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), the Central Government, after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards, is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, hereby makes the following Order, namely:-

1. Short title and Commencement – (1) This Order may be called the Sewing Machines (Quality Control) Order, 2021.

(2) It shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of September 2021.

2. Conformity to standard and compulsory use of Standard Mark.- Goods or articles specified in the column (1) of the Table shall conform to the corresponding Indian Standard mentioned in the column (2) of the said Table and shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to goods or articles meant for export.

3. Certification and Enforcement Authority.- In respect of the goods or articles specified in the column (1) of the Table, the Bureau shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.

 

Table

Goods or articles

Indian Standard

Title of Indian Standard

(1)

(2)

(3)

Sewing Machines

IS 15449 : Part 1 : 2004

Household Zig-Zag Sewing Machine

Head : Part 1 General Requirements.

[F. No. P-29026/1/2019-LEI]

S.O. 1239(E)