
Instances have come to the notice regarding requirement of BIS on import of Air purifiers, including portable air purifiers. As per the Quality Control Orders issued by DPIIT and clarifications issued by BIS, it is clarified that -
• Quality Control Order S.O. 4098(E) dated 17.09.2024mandates air purifiers to be compliant with IS 302(Part-1):2008. For small enterprises, the compliance is mandatory w.e.f. 17.03.2025 and for micro enterprises, compliance is mandatory w.e.f. 17.09.2025. The QCO dated 17.09.2024 remains applicable till 18.03.2026.
• No BIS exemption is available for car air purifiers.
• IS 302(Part 1):2008 & IS 302(Part 1):2024/IEC 60335-1:2020 run concurrently during the transition period.
• Quality Control Order S.O. 2232(E) dated 19.05.2025 will be effective from 19.03.2026 onwards.
Importers are advised to plan their imports accordingly and apply for BIS licences, if required.
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