The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued guidelines for updating IS 3854:1997 – Switches for Domestic and Similar Purposes. All current switch manufacturers are required to adhere to the revised standard, IS 3854:2023.
The transitional phase, during which both the existing and revised standards will be applicable, extends until August 21, 2024.
Noteworthy and specific alterations have been incorporated into the revised standard and can be viewed via the provided link.
For existing licensee to ensure the ongoing compliance with the standard, manufacturers are required to furnish In-house or Independent Test Reports, or relevant Test Certificates, for all product varieties covered within the existing scope of their license. The implementation of the revised IS 3854:2023 will be verified through either a special inspection or surveillance inspection, to be conducted following the submission of compliance documentation by the licensee, or at the latest, within three months from the conclusion of the concurrent running period.
For samples currently undergoing testing under the previous version, manufacturers may proceed with processing under the existing standard by submitting an Undertaking. However, the transition to the revised standard must be completed before the designated deadline.
New manufacturers seeking certification must adhere to the latest version of the standard to obtain certification.
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