The Ministry of Heavy Industries has updated the Frequently Asked Questions document (“FAQs”) addressing inquiries related to the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (“QCO”).
Key queries addressed by the FAQs:
- Coverage of products used as parts, spares and accessories inside machine or machine panel- The products covered under EEQCO need to comply with the provisions of the EEQCO and subsequent amendments for using the products as parts, components, or assemblies.
- Cases where variants of product having multiple/single features for which testing not done in BIS approved labs- If in cases where some variants of product series having multiple/single features/combinations, testing was not practically feasible in BIS approved test labs, in such a case BIS will review the matter on case-to-case basis.
A copy of the Frequently Asked Questions is linked below for ease of reference.
Source: Ministry of Heavy Industries
