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

•  16 Oct, 2024
•  ISI Certification (BIS)

It has been over two centuries since the Industrial Revolution took place. The use of technology in multiple aspects of our lives has become inseparable.

Today, the position of electrical appliances is like an inseparable limb of human life. They make our daily tasks easier and more efficient. Take any sector of the economy be it primary (agriculture), secondary (manufacturing), or tertiary (services) sector; without electrical appliances, the wheels of the economy would be clogged. 

Holding such vital importance, the safety of such electrical appliances is paramount. Hence, the Bureau of Indian Standards has designated IS 302 (Part 1): 2008 for the  BIS Certification for Household and Electrical Appliances. Let’s dive deep into the IS 302 (Part 1): 2008 -

General Requirements Of Indian Standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2008 Safety Of Household And Similar Electrical Appliances

This standard refers to the safety of electrical appliances for households and similar purposes. One crucial fact to note this standard is for appliances whose rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 415 V for other appliances.

The BIS certification for electrical appliances in accordance with IS 302 (Part 1): 2008, applies to such appliances that are used for industrial and commercial purposes, shops, agricultural use, etc.

Unfortunately, we have ample examples of industrial accidents due to the failure of electronic machinery, fires in local shops, and electric shock due to the live wire on farms which have caused a public hazard.

The above examples are evidence of electronic appliances being a looming threat to public safety. Hence, the manufacturers of such electronic appliances are mandated to get the BIS certification for Household and Electrical Appliances as per IS 302 Part 1.

Hence, in the public interest, a Quality Control Order was issued by the Ministry of Commerce, DPIIT which made a mandatory issuance of BIS certification bearing Indian Standard Mark under a valid BIS license for all the manufacturers (domestic and foreign) of such electronic appliances in the ambit of this Indian Standard.

The feasibility of this standard addresses the common standards offered by appliances encountered by all individuals in and around the house. 

However, it does not consider:

a) The unsupervised usage of appliances by small children or the elderly, and 

b) Young children playing with appliances.

Scope of IS 302 (Part 1): 2008

The scope of Household and Electrical Appliances according to IS 302 (Part 1): 2008 is comprehensive and includes a wide range of electrical products intended for everyday usage. The following is an example list of products mentioned in the scope of the Quality Control Order:

1. Audio, Video, and similar electronic appliances

2. Single-Phase Electric Motors

3. Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances

4. Capacitors

5. Spin Extractors

6. Plugs and Socket outlets

7. Cooking ranges, appliances, hobs, ovens, and related devices.

If you have reached this point, you must have understood the significance of obtaining BIS certification for electronic appliances. Now, let’s understand the steps involved in BIS certification under IS 302 (Part 1).

How to Get BIS for Household and Electrical Appliances?

Know the steps to obtain a BIS certificate for safe household and Electrical Appliances:

• Identifying relevant BIS Standard

Manufacturers need to determine the appropriate BIS standard for the identified product category. These standards define the quality, safety as well as the performance characteristic that the product is required to meet.

• Filing BIS Application

The applicants filing their application for BIS certification with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) are required to provide the details of the product, its specifications, and the proposed certification mark.

• BIS Audit

To determine quality control measures, manufacturing facilities, as well as compliance with various requirements pay a visit to the manufacturing facilities of the manufacturer.

• Collection of Product Samples

BIS collects the product samples and subjects the product samples to testing in accredited BIS labs or BIS-accredited testing facilities. These tests cover several parameters, which are described in the BIS standards.

• Test Report Analysis

In this case, it checks the results of tests conducted and determines if the product conforms to the standards before it certifies the product.

• Grant BIS Certificate

Once the accreditation process is complete the manufacturer of the product is issued with a BIS certification license. To ensure compliance of the locally and internationally certified products to quality control systems and standards, BIS performs routine audits and market surveillance.

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