BIS QCO for Safety of Household Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances

The Government of India issues the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) mandating the use of the Standard Mark under a License or Certificate of Conformity (CoC). The government made it necessary for various reasons, including public interest, preservation of human and animal health. Also, environmental safety, avoidance of unfair trade practices, and national security.

BIS QCO for Safety of Household Commercial and Electrical Appliances (Overview)

We feel obliged to inform you about an important update on the Indian Standard for Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2024, which applies to all existing license holders, new applicants, producers, importers, and product dealers.

The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2024 was issued by the Ministry Of Commerce And Industry Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade.

It shall apply to 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 and which do not fall under the scope of any other QCO issued under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act.

1. Date of Implementation :

This Order was published on the 17th March, 2025

2. Applicability:

This order applies to Household Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances. Provided that nothing in order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

To meet quality requirements, all Household Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances mentioned in this order must adhere to the appropriate Indian Standard as follows -

Title of Indian Standard Indian Standard

• Safety of household and similar electrical
• Appliances : Part 1 IS 302(Part 1) : 2008

The Order covers a wide range of electrical appliances, including but not limited to:

• Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances
• Spin Extractors
• Cooking Ranges, Hobs, and Ovens
• Electrical Shavers and Hair Clippers
• Tumbler Dryers
• Warming Plates
• Frying Pans and Deep Fat Fryers
• Appliances for Heating Liquids
• Massage Appliances
• Electric Forced Convection Ovens
• Electric Heating Tools
• Electric Steam Cookers
• Insect Killers
• Electric Fence Energizers
• Electric Call Bells and Buzzers for Indoor Use
• Electric Water Boilers
• Electric Coffee Makers
• Electric Bean Slicers
• Electric Berry-Juice Extractors
• Electric Can Openers
• Electric Centrifugal Juicers
• Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers
• Electric Coffee Mills (up to 500g hopper capacity)
• Electric Cream Whippers
• Electric Egg Beaters
• Electric Food Processors
• Electric Grain Grinders (up to 3L hopper capacity)
• Electric Graters
• Electric Churns
• Electric Ice-Cream Machines
• Electric Knife Sharpeners
• Electric Knives
• Electric Noodle Makers
• Electric Potato Peelers
• Electric Shredders
• Electric Sieving Machines
• Slicing Machines
• Electric Hot Plates
• Single Walled Baking Ovens
• Low Speed Food Grinding Machines
• Dishwashers
• Floor Treatment and Wet Scrubbing Machines
• Food Waste Disposers
• Heating Appliances (Blankets, Pads, Clothing)
• Appliances for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation
• Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges and Ovens
• Commercial Electric Fryers
• Commercial Electric Griddles
• Commercial Multi-Purpose Cooking Pans
• Commercial Electric Ovens
• Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails
• Commercial Boiling Pans
• Commercial Grillers and Toasters
• Commercial Food Warmers
• Commercial Bains-Marie
• Oral Hygiene Appliances
• Sauna Heating Appliances
• Surface-Cleaning Appliances
• Electrical Appliances for Aquariums
• Commercial Dishwashing Machines
• Whirlpool Baths and Spas
• Thermal Storage Room Heaters
• Commercial Rinsing Sinks
• Commercial Kitchen Machines
• Air-Cleaning Appliances
• Water-Bed Heaters
• Fixed Immersion Heaters
• Outdoor Barbecues
• Foot Warmers and Heating Mats
• Amusement Machines
• Toilet Appliances
• Fabric Steamers
• Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors
• Humidifiers
• Commercial Electric Hoods
• Vaporizers
• Gas, Oil, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances with Electrical Connections
• Electrolysers
• Beauty Care Appliances with Lasers and Intense Light Sources
• Personal Transporters
• Skin Beauty Care Appliances
• Furniture with Electrically Motorized Parts
• Commercial Vacuum Packaging Appliances
• Electric Hand Lamps
• Handheld Electric Engraving Tools

Note - For above mentioned Indian Standards, the latest version of Indian Standards including the amendments thereof, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time shall apply.

3. Standards Compliance:

The products mentioned in the above section must wear the Standard Mark obtained through a license given by the Bureau of Indian Standards, as specified in Schedule-ll, Scheme-l of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. 

4. Certification and Enforcement:

The Bureau of Indian Standards is recognized as responsible for certifying and enforcing the quality standards applicable to Safety of Household Commercial, Similar Electrical Appliances products. Anyone who violates the conditions of this order shall face the consequences stipulated in the applicable Act.

How BIS Works For Safety of Household Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances :

BIS certification often includes licensing and surveillance processes. The licensing procedure includes the following steps:

• The manufacturers needs to apply BIS certificate for their products certified in Indian market.
• The chemical facility will be examined in advance by a BIS officer.
• Following the assessment, product samples will be tested.
• Following the evaluation, the BIS officer will decide on the outcome.
• The inspecting officer will carry out the surveillance method after the inspection process to conduct a complete evaluation of the plant.

The surveillance technique includes the following steps:

• The inspection body will visit the factory to verify the test results.
• The inspection officer will send the samples to independent laboratories.
• The test report will include commentary or a summary of the complaint regarding the inquiry.
• A report on the performance review will be written.
• Following the assessment of the report, the BIS license is issued for Safety of Similar Electrical Appliances for Household Commercial.