BIS · QCO
BIS certification for electrical appliances.
The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025 brings appliance after appliance under mandatory BIS certification. If you make or import appliances for India, this order decides whether you can sell.
At a glance
- Regulator
- Bureau of Indian Standards - under appliance QCOs
- You receive
- BIS certification + Standard Mark
- Included
- AIR representation for foreign manufacturers
Why it can’t wait: Once a QCO takes effect, uncertified appliances become unsellable overnight - retailers return stock to importers.
Scope · Who needs it
Mandatory for
Indicative scope - your exact product is confirmed free by a consultant.
- Refrigerators, washing machines & dishwashers
- Kitchen appliances and food preparation machines
- Fans, pumps and motor-operated appliances
- Commercial catering and heating equipment
The work, up close
Tested before the regulator asks.
Once a QCO takes effect, uncertified appliances become unsellable overnight - retailers return stock to importers.
What you walk away with: BIS certification + Standard Mark.
Process · Step by step
How we get you to grant.
QCO applicability check
We confirm whether - and from when - your appliance category is covered by a Quality Control Order and which IS standard applies.
Testing against IS 302 series
Samples tested at recognised labs against the general and particular safety requirements for your appliance type.
Application & factory requirements
Complete filing under the applicable certification scheme, with factory documentation prepared to BIS expectations.
Grant & marking
On clearance, your certification is granted and we guide correct use of the Standard Mark on product and packaging.
Reference · Key standards & bands
| Reference | What it covers |
|---|---|
| QCO 2025 | Safety of Household, Commercial & Similar Electrical Appliances Order |
| IS 302-1 / IEC 60335 | General safety for household appliances |
| IS 302-2 series | Particular requirements per appliance type |
Checklist · What we’ll need
- Product specifications and ratings
- Factory and quality system details
- Test reports against the applicable IS standard
- Label and marking artwork
- AIR nomination for foreign manufacturers
Don’t have everything? That’s normal - we prepare most of it with you.
FAQ · BIS for Electrical Appliances
Asked before every application.
Talk to a consultant about BIS for Electrical Appliances.
Scope, documents and quote for your product - free, within one business day.