Mandatory BIS Certification for Electrical Appliances

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Dated: 30.05.2025

Mandatory BIS Certification for Electrical Appliances

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has issued a new Quality Control Order (QCO) on May 19, 2025, under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. This QCO, titled the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025, is set to come into effect from March 19, 2026, and mandates BIS certification for a wide range of electrical appliances.

Key Highlights:

Scope of the Order:
- Applies to electrical appliances for household, commercial, and similar uses with voltage ratings:
  - Not exceeding 250V for single-phase appliances
  - Not exceeding 480V for DC and other appliances
- Covers battery-operated and direct current supplied devices.
- Excludes appliances already regulated under other QCOs or certification regimes.
Mandatory BIS Marking:
- All listed appliances must conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020.
- BIS Standard Mark must be affixed under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Timeline for Implementation:
- General industry: March 19, 2026
- Small Enterprises: June 19, 2026
- Micro Enterprises: September 19, 2026
Exemptions:
- Goods manufactured for export
- Up to 200 units annually for R&D purposes, subject to record-keeping and disposal as scrap
- Stock manufactured/imported before implementation date, with a 6-month sale period, if duly declared to BIS
Comprehensive List of Appliances:
- The schedule includes 90 categories of appliances like:
  - Vacuum cleaners, cooking ranges, electric shavers, dryers, grinders
  - Commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashers, air purifiers, personal grooming appliances, etc.
Penal Provisions:
- Non-compliance with the QCO will attract penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

Implications for Industry:

This move strengthens India’s regulatory framework on electrical safety, aligning domestic and imported products with international safety standards. Manufacturers and importers must ensure BIS certification compliance within the specified timelines to avoid market disruption, penalties, or product seizure.

Conclusion:

Stakeholders, particularly those in manufacturing and import of electrical appliances, must proactively initiate certification processes with BIS. Early compliance will not only ensure uninterrupted business but also enhance consumer trust and product reliability.

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