BIS QCO 2025 for Household, Commercial, and Similar Electrical Appliances

Introduction to the BIS (Quality Control) Order, 2025 for Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade), Government of India, has issued a new Quality Control Order regarding the safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances.

This order is called the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

It has been issued under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). However, this Order shall not apply to electrical appliances that are already covered under any other Quality Control Order.

Key Changes of the QCO You Should Know

As per this new QCO:

1. All covered electrical appliances must comply with the specified Indian Standard -  IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 IEC 60335-1: 2020.
2. This Order applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar use with:
   1. Rated voltage not exceeding 250 V for single-phase appliances
   2. Rated voltage not exceeding 480 V for other appliances
3. This Order will come into force from 19th March, 2026
4. The product must bear the ISI Mark under a valid BIS license.
5. Certification will be granted under Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
6. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will act as the certifying and enforcing authority.
7. It also includes direct current-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
8. Any person who violates this Order will be punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
9. The latest version of the applicable Indian Standard, including amendments issued from time to time, shall apply.

Exemptions to this QCO

This Order shall not apply to:

1. Goods and articles manufactured domestically for export.
2. Up to 200 units imported per year for research and development purposes by manufacturers, provided that:
3. The goods are not sold commercially
4. The goods are disposed of as scrap
5. A yearly record is maintained and furnished to the Central Government when required

Goods manufactured or imported before the implementation date by a BIS-certified manufacturer or a manufacturer who has applied for certification, subject to declaration and conditions specified in the Order.

What is the Date of Implementation?

The implementation dates are as follows:

• For general enterprises (other than micro and small enterprises): 19th March, 2026
• For small enterprises: 19th June, 2026
• For micro enterprises: 19th September, 2026

Manufacturers and importers must ensure compliance before the applicable date to continue selling these products in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers and importers of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances should:

• Check whether their products fall under this QCO
• Identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS 302 Part 1: 2024)
• Arrange product testing as per BIS safety requirements
• Apply for BIS certification under Scheme-I
• Prepare the required technical documents and factory details
• Ensure certification is obtained before the applicable deadline

Early compliance will help avoid penalties, product bans, and business disruption.

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