India tightens regulations to curb Chinese electrical appliances import

India is implementing stringent product safety standards to restrict the import of compact household appliances and electronic lifestyle products from China, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), operating under the Commerce and Industry Ministry. It published a gazette notification titled ‘Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025’, which includes all electrical appliances for household, commercial or similar uses, including battery-operated devices. This action follows the recent identification of substandard electronic appliances imported from India’s neighbouring country. The initiative also aims to encourage domestic manufacturers to increase local production capabilities. Several electrical items including recliners, furniture, whirlpool baths, spas, toilet products, cloth dryers, towel rails and beauty products - operating on electricity or battery - must now display the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification to demonstrate compliance with enhanced safety requirements, said a report.

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