BIS Certification for Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances IS 302 (Part 1) : 2008

•  16 Oct, 2024
•  ISI Certification (BIS)

With the increasing use of household and electrical appliances in our daily lives, it is becoming vital to look after the safety and reliability of these products. To ease this scenario, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has certain rules under Scheme I with which the goods should comply. This helps minimize the risk of malfunctions and accidents attributed to faulty products. 

Obtaining the BIS certification for household products, which provides a trust mark known as the ISI mark, increases consumer confidence in the goods. This forms a strong bond between the manufacturers and the users. Moreover, producers will also open up to new markets. BIS license also improves the brand's credibility and therefore increases sales as well as ensures trustworthiness.

Overview of BIS Certificate for Household and Electrical Appliances

A BIS Certificate ensures that the products are excellent, secure, and uniform in India. Precisely talking about household and electrical appliances, these products come under the Scheme I of BIS, ensuring that the products offered for consumption comply with very strict safety and performance standards defined by the government. The mark issued under this certification ISI confirms the products are following all types of required standards. BIS certification would ultimately build the confidence of the consumers while ensuring that the products comply with regulatory parameters. The whole process of gaining a BIS license involves rigorous testing and regular inspections to maintain product standards, ensuring ongoing compliance.

What is the Update in IS 302 Part -1 (Household Electrical Appliances)

The Electrical Appliances in Household, Office, and Similar Use (Quality Control) Order, 2024 is made under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, which applies to electrical appliances of voltage not exceeding 250V single-phase or 415V three-phase. It mandates that the aforesaid commodities should conform to the applicable Indian Standard and carry the 'Standard Mark' with a license released from BIS, which is the certifying as well as the enforcing authority. Exceptions include domestically produced items for exports, small-scale industries, that comply with specified standards, and only a very few imports that are required for research purposes. Violations under this act are punishable according to the BIS Act, 2016.

What Are the mandatory products Under BIS certification IS 302 part 1 

All electrical appliances intended for household, commercial or similar applications with a rated voltage not exceeding 250V single-phase alternating current or 415V three-phase alternating current.

An illustrative list of electrical appliances is given below:

Sr. No. | Appliances
1. | Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances 
2. | Spin Extractors
3. | Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances
4. | Electrical Shavers Hair, Clippers and Similar Appliances
5. | Tumbler Dryers
6. | Warming Plates and Similar Appliances
7. | Frying Pans, deep-fat fryers and similar appliances
8. | Appliances for Heating Liquids 
9. | Massage Appliances 
10. | Electric Forced Convection Ovens, Steam Cookers and Steam -Convection Ovens
11. | Electric Heating Tools 
12. | Electric Steam Cookers 
13. | Insect Killers
14. | Electric Fence Energizers
15. | Electric Call Bells and Buzzers for Indoor Use 
16. | Electric Water Boilers
17. | Electric Coffee Makers
18. | Electric Bean Slicers
19. | Electric Berryjuice Extractors
20. | Electric Can Openers
21. | Electric Centrifugal Juicers 
22. | Electric Churns
23. | Electric Citrusfruit Squeezers
24. | Electric Coffee Mills not exceeding 500g hopper capacity 
25. | Electric Cream Whippers
26. | Electric Egg Beaters
27. | Electric Food Processors 
28. | Electric Grain Grinders not exceeding 3l hopper capacity
29. | Electric Graters
30. | Electric IceCream Machines, including those for use in refrigerators and freezers 
31. | Electric Knife Sharpeners 
32. | Electric Knives
33. | Electric Noodle Makers 
34. | Electric Potato Peelers
35. | Electric Shredders
36. | Electric Sieving Machines
37. | Slicing Machines
38. | Electric Hot Plates
39. | Single Walled Baking Ovens 
40. | Low-Speed Food Grinding Machines
41. | Dishwashers
42. | Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines
43. | Food Waste Disposers 
44. | Blankets, Pads, Clothing and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances
45. | Appliances for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation
46. | Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements 
47. | Commercial Electric Doughnut Fryers and Deep Fat Fryers
48. | Commercial Electric Griddles and Griddle Grills
49. | Commercial Electric Multi-purpose Cooking Pans
50. | Commercial Electric Forced Convection Ovens, Steam Cookers and Steam - Convection Ovens 
51. | Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails 
52. | Commercial Electric Boiling Pans 
53. | Commercial Electric Grillers and Toasters
54. | Commercial Electric Appliances for keeping Food and Crockery Warm
55. | Commercial Electric BainsMarie 
56. | Oral Hygiene Appliances
57. | Sauna Heating Appliances and Infrared Cabins 
58. | Surface-Cleaning Appliances for household Use Employing Liquids or Steam
59. | Electrical Appliances for use with Aquariums and Garden Ponds
60. | Commercial Electric Dishwashing Machines
61. | Whirlpool Baths and Whirlpool Spas
62. | Thermal Storage Room Heaters 
63. | Commercial Electric Rinsing Sinks
64. | Commercial Electric Kitchen Machines
65. | Air-Cleaning Appliances 
66. | Water-Bed Heaters
67. | Fixed Immersion Heaters
68. | Outdoor Barbecues 
69. | Foot Warmers and Heating Mats 
70. | Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines
71. | Toilet Appliances
72. | Fabric Steamers
73. | Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors for Residential Use 
74. | Humidifiers
75. | Commercial Electric Hoods 
76. | Vaporizers
77. | Gas, Oil and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Having Electrical Connections
78. | Electrolysers 
79. |  Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources
80. | Personal-transporters 
81. | Skin Beauty Care Appliances
82. | Furniture with Electrically Motorized Parts
83. | Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances 
84. | Electric Hand Lamps
85. | Hand-held electric Engraving Tools

How to get an ISI mark for IS 302 Part 1?

The Procedure to obtain the BIS ISI mark for household electrical goods online is given below:

1. Application Submission: For BIS registration, an application from the manufacturer should be made online through the BIS site. The application involves providing details of the product, the manufacturing process, and relevant documents.

2. Document check-up: The BIS examines the documents submitted such as the quality manuals, test reports and compliance certificates for proper quality.

 3. Product Testing: The products will be tested for conformance to Indian Standards through testing in a BIS-approved laboratory. Some of them require the submission of samples for testing.

4. Inspection: Only after passing the test, a BIS official shall inspect the manufacturing facility to ensure conformity with the quality control measures that are required.

5. License Grant: On passing the testing and inspection, BIS would grant a license to affix the ISI mark. The licensee would be required to pay the fees as prescribed.

6. Certification and Compliance: Post-acquiring the license, a manufacturer could affix the ISI mark on its product; hence, he would be confident that his products would always conform to the rules of BIS, as there would be audits and inspections at regular intervals.

7. Licence Renewal: Licenses must be renewed from time to time. The company needs to be in line at the time of license renewal to get the ISI mark on the products.

Thus, these processes, ensure household electrical goods manufactured by these manufacturers are safe and of good quality to bring confidence among the consumers.

Advantages of BIS ISI Mark for Household Electrical Goods

Advantages of obtaining BIS Certificate for household electrical goods:

1. Consumer trust: the ISI mark instills in the minds of customers that their products comply with stringent safety and quality criteria and can be relied upon by the brand.

2. Market differentiation: products bearing an ISI mark stand out as a high-quality product in the marketplace, while for manufacturers, such a mark differentiates their goods from non-certified competitors in the market.

3. Adherence to the Law and Regulation: The danger of potential legal issues on safety arises when a product is not sold as compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is achieved through the award of the ISI mark.

4. Boost in Sales: It enhances sales as consumers like buying certified products due to their knowledge that they have all the safety standards.

5. International Acceptability: The ISI mark is domestic; the use of the mark helps ease entry into other international markets that accredit products on their safety and quality.

6. Quality Assurance: Only strict testing and inspection for certification can ensure that the products are of high quality and fail-safe, which means there would be minimal product failures.

7. Brand Reputation: The presence of the ISI mark reflects in the brand reputation of the manufacturer so that long-term customer loyalty can be anticipated with quality and safety established.

8. Access to Government Contracts: ISI marking is often a prerequisite in government and public sector projects. Therefore, the associated contracts with high worth are accessed by manufacturers.

With BIS ISI marking, the product line of manufacturers can be substantially enhanced, and therefore, their market outreach, with benefits accruing to the consumer and businesses.

What if you don’t have an ISI mark for Household Electrical Products?

If not marked with an ISI mark, household electrical products may suffer from legal issues, consumer distrust, and potential market access that may be given limited options. The products may be regarded as unsafe and, therefore, would not sell much. The brand reputation may also deteriorate. Government contracts and competitiveness in the market will be greatly affected.

Tests Process for Household and Electrical Appliances 

• Pre-test Inspection: Visually inspect equipment check any easily seen defects and check whether the equipment will meet design expectations and is ready to undergo the test.

• Electrical Safety Tests: The tests shall include insulation resistance, dielectric strength, and grounding effectiveness tests to ensure the electrical hazard is completely absent.

• Temperature Rise Tests: Appliances are tested under normal conditions of operation by determining temperature rise within the components. This checks whether they do not surpass safe limits in use.

• Mechanical Safety Tests: These comprise tests for mechanical stability and strength besides testing the provision of protective covers or guards against probable accidents and injury.

• Performance Tests: Appliances are checked against expected performance, such as for efficiency, energy consumption, and functional reliability when installed under specified conditions.

• Durability Tests: Keep the appliance in extended exposure to test the longevity of the appliance and to test the reliability of the appliance, it checks wear and tear components in the appliance.

• Emission Tests: These are conducted for noise emitted or Electromagnetic Interference by appliances, tests are conducted to ensure that the appliance adheres to the regulatory standards.

• Documentation and Reporting: The final stage concludes by producing comprehensive reports of all test results. Non-compliance to any standard is rectified before awarding the ISI mark.

These tests are mandatory for confirming the safety, reliability, and consistency of home and electrical appliances in the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Difference between IS 302 part 1 and IS 302 part 2

IS 302 Part 1 and IS 302 Part 2 are two standards. The former deals with the safety of electrical appliances but targets different classes of products.

It articulates the requirements for safety against hazards related to electrical, mechanical, and thermal aspects. Whereas, IS 302 Part 2 deals with the safety requirements for specific categories of electrical appliances. It addresses the specific risks and challenges associated with usage. This is one of the parts in the IS 302 series, an elaborate collection of standards that focuses on targeting safety and performance in electrical appliances used within homes and similar premises.

FAQs

Q. What certification is required for electrical products in India as per IS 302 Part 1?

A. According to IS 302 Part 1, electrical appliances in the country need BIS certification - more specifically, an ISI mark. Such products are accredited with safety and performance tests similar to those carried out on domestic households and similar electrical appliances.

Q. Why should you need a BIS consultant for Household products as per IS 302 part 1?

A. The hiring of BIS consultants for home commodities according to IS 302 Part 1 ensures easy manoeuvrability through the process of certification and meeting safety standards. As experts, they can avail all the requirements applicable to an item and do extensive testing on the product to prevent the risk of non-conformity, thereby saving time and resources without compromising consumers' safety.

Q. What is the Penalty for Misusing an ISI mark?

A. Misuse of an ISI mark in India can be very strictly dealt with in terms of penalty under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Those misusing it can be liable for a monetary penalty of rupees of thousands or even lakhs and two years of imprisonment or more as per the nature of the offense.