The Air Cooler and Air Filters (Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers))
(CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)
(Ministry of Commerce And Industry)
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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Air Cooler and Air Filters (Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers)) (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
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The Air Cooler and Air Filters (Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers))
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the Air Cooler and Air Filters (Quality Control) Extension Order, 2025. It shall come into force on 1st April, 2025.
According to the order, all goods or articles related to Air Coolers and Air Filters must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 3315:2019 for Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers). These products must bear the Standard Mark and obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme-1 of Schedule-II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The small and micro enterprises, as defined under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (Act No. 27 of 2006), shall adhere to the specified Indian Standards from the date indicated.
However, this Order does not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.
Additionally, this Order shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured by enterprises registered under the "Udyam Portal" of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, provided that the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed twenty-five lakh rupees, and the turnover for the previous financial year does not exceed two crore rupees, as certified by a Chartered Accountant.
Furthermore, this Order does not apply to the import of up to two hundred units of goods or articles for research and development purposes by manufacturers of air coolers and air filters per year, under the condition that these items are not sold commercially and are disposed of as scrap.
Manufacturers must maintain a year-wise record of such imports and submit it to the Central Government.
Finally, this Order shall not apply to goods or articles domestically manufactured or imported before the commencement date of this Order, provided that the manufacturer is certified by the Bureau or has applied for certification.Such manufacturers are permitted to sell, display, or offer for sale their existing stock until 31st October 2025, subject to a declaration to the Bureau confirming this status.
The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Air Cooler and Air Filters products covered under this Order.
IMPOERTANT NOTES :
Any individual found contravening the provisions of this order will face penalties as per the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
|---|---|---|
| QCO ORDER | 05/03/2024 |
General Implementation
1st April, 2025
Small Enterprises
1st October, 2025
Micro Enterprises
1st July, 2025