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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Implementation of IS 1293: 2019, "Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes of rated voltage up to and including 250 V & rated current up to and including 16 A for using in products under CRO.

Q1: As per circular of Registration Department, Ref: REG/G-5:4, dated 24 June 2020, deadline for implementation of IS 1293:2019 is given 23 Oct 2020 while as per The Gazette of India dated 18 May 2020, deadline for implementation of IS 1293:2019 is 1st Dec 2020, which one will be applicable?

A: As per BIS circular, Ref: CMD-III/General, dated 27 March 2020, regarding Extension of date of implementation of revised IS 1293:2019 by the existing licensee of IS 1293:2005 is 23 Oct 2020, and the same is mentioned in the above circular of Registration Department. However, as per the latest Gazette of India, dated 18 May 2020, deadline for implementation QCO for IS 1293:2019, which is being brought under mandatory certification of BIS is 1st Dec 2020.

Q 2: As per circular of Registration Department, Ref: REG/G-5:4, dated 24 June 2020 "Same source" means Rating Current declared in the CCL or it is about the change in for Manufacturing unit?

A: Same source means, plugs/socket-outlet Manufacturing unit holding BIS licence/CML number as per IS 1293.

Q3: The last date to import goods with old standard i.e. IS 1293:2005, is 23.10.2020 or 01.12.2020?

A: As per BIS notification, the last date for implementation of IS 1293:2019 is 23 Oct 2020 for licensee of IS 1293. As far as use of BIS certified plugs/socket as per IS 1293 in the host product is concerned, the host product under CRO may use already BIS certified plugs/socket as per IS 1293:2005 or IS 1293:2019. For sample submitted for testing after 23 October 2019, the plugs/socket used in host product shall certified as per IS 1293:2019. All plugs/sockets used in the host product shall mandatorily BIS certified after 01.12.2020.

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