New Order on Gas Appliance Safety Issued by Ministry of Industry and Commerce
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the publication of Order No. 1616.22, which focuses on the safety of gas appliances and equipment. This new regulation has been officially published in Official Bulletin No. 7310 on June 20th, 2024, and will come into effect on December 20th, 2024.
Order No. 1616.22 outlines the necessary requirements and conditions that shall be met for the market availability of gas appliances and equipment. The order emphasizes several critical aspects:
- Declaration of Conformity:
- Economic operators will establish a CMim declaration of conformity (including testing / available conformity documents). This declaration will follow the model annexed to the order and be accompanied by comprehensive technical documentation.
- Conformity Marking:
- In addition to the declaration, the conformity marking will be affixed to all gas appliances and equipment to ensure they meet the prescribed safety standards.
Economic operators are urged to familiarize themselves with the new requirements and ensure compliance before this deadline.
For more detailed information and to view the full text of Order No. 1616.22, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has made the document available on its official website. Interested parties can access it via the following internet link:
