{"id":1694,"date":"2026-11-02T07:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/blog\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2026-11-02T08:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:24:26","slug":"fire-extinguisher-quality-control-order-2023-what-every-indian-buyer-needs-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/blog\/fire-extinguisher-quality-control-order-2023-what-every-indian-buyer-needs-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Extinguisher Quality Control Order 2023: What Every Indian Buyer Needs to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Highlights: Fire Extinguisher Quality Control Order 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gazetted on 9 August 2023 as S.O. 3585(E), mandatory for large manufacturers from 9 February 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IS 15683:2018 for portable units, IS 16018:2012 for wheeled units up to 450 kg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers water, foam, dry powder (BC, ABC, D), CO2, gas-type and water mist extinguishers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penalties under BIS Act 2016 Section 29(3) start at \u20b92 lakh per offence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify any BIS-certified fire extinguisher using the BIS Care App before purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The QCO does not list lithium-ion extinguishers as a separate category; verify the application standard, licence scope, and test documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fire Extinguisher Quality Control Order 2023 made the ISI mark fire extinguisher requirement mandatory in India. Notified as <a href=\"https:\/\/1.\thttps:\/\/egazette.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S.O. 3585(E) on 9 August 2023<\/a>, it changed what you can legally procure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>What Is the Fire Extinguishers Quality Control Order 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the BIS Act 2016, QCO 2023 made certification non-negotiable. Any BIS-certified fire extinguisher up to 17 kg must conform to IS 15683:2018. Wheeled extinguishers between 17 kg and 450 kg fall under IS 16018:2012. Manufacturing, importing or selling without an ISI mark is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took effect in phases. Large manufacturers from 9 February 2024, small enterprises from 9 May, and micro enterprises from 9 August. Export goods are excluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Which Fire Extinguisher Types Are Covered Under the QCO?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the fire extinguisher types covered in IS 15638:2018:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water-based extinguishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foam-based extinguishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry powder extinguishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) extinguishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean-agent extinguishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-mist extinguishers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means If You Are Buying Fire Extinguishers in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any supplier who cannot produce a licence number in the format CM\/L-XXXXXXXXXX is selling a non-compliant product. That applies to new orders and replacement purchases both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Why Non-Certified Extinguishers Are a Liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/BIS-Act-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 29(3) of the BIS Act 2016<\/a>: minimum \u20b92 lakh for a first offence. Repeat offences start at \u20b95 lakh. The fine can reach ten times the value of the seized goods. And up to two years&#8217; imprisonment. Non-certified units get flagged in audits and create insurance exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How to Verify ISI Mark on a Fire Extinguisher Before You Buy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 1: Use the BIS Care App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BIS Care App fire extinguisher check is available on Android and iOS. Open &#8220;<em>Verify Licence Details<\/em>&#8221; and enter the CM\/L number. Confirm the licence is Active and covers your extinguisher type. A cancelled licence still returns a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 2: Check the BIS Portal and Product Label<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At<a href=\"https:\/\/standards.bis.gov.in\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> services.bis.gov.in<\/a>, search &#8220;<em>List of BIS Licensees (IS Wise)<\/em>&#8221; and enter IS 15683. This shows all IS 15683 fire extinguisher manufacturers in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how to verify the ISI mark. Check the label for three items: The octagonal ISI mark, the IS number and the CM\/L licence number. From March 2025, IS 15683 Amendment No. 1 (September 2024) requires a colour-coded band covering around 5% of the body per IS 17917:2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>What to Ask Your Fire Extinguisher Supplier before Ordering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask for the CM\/L number upfront.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-verify on the BIS portal or BIS Care App.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the type, agent and capacity fall within the licence scope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search IS 15683 on the portal for every ISI-marked fire extinguisher that India has approved under this standard. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/abc-fire-extinguishers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABC fire extinguishers<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/co2-fire-extinguishers.php\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/co2-fire-extinguishers.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire extinguishers for electrical fires<\/a>, a licence for a different agent type does not qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kanex Fire manufactures BIS-certified fire extinguishers under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanexfire.com\/images\/Resources\/kanex-brochure-2023.pdf?srsltid=AYCX9vK_4-xkZMJFabw3EzKDTEYZo7jxIPSPm86uS6GPaXxiFW_nsJNJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IS 15683:2018 and IS 16018:2012<\/a>. Contact the team for IS-certified fire protection equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is ISI mark mandatory for all fire extinguisher types in India?<\/strong><br>Yes, for covered categories from 9 February 2024. The QCO covers portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. Check separately if buying a specialised suppression system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the IS 15683 standard for fire extinguishers?<\/strong><br>IS 15683:2018 is the BIS standard for portable fire extinguishers covering performance and construction. It applies to water, foam, dry powder, CO2 and gas-type units up to 17 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I check if a fire extinguisher is BIS certified?<\/strong><br>The BIS Care App. Enter the CM\/L number from the label. Confirm the licence is active and the scope matches your extinguisher type and capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I still use fire extinguishers purchased before February 2024 without ISI mark?<\/strong><br>The QCO covers manufacture, import and sale. Not ongoing use. But the purchase date alone does not settle this. You should check condition, maintenance records and your local fire authority&#8217;s rules before assuming anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if I procure fire extinguishers without an ISI mark?<\/strong><br>The risks go beyond fines. Under the BIS Act 2016, Section 29(3), first offences attract a minimum \u20b92 lakh penalty. Non-certified units also get flagged during fire audits, which can affect your NOC and insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under the BIS Act 2016, QCO 2023 made certification non-negotiable. 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