New Safety Standards for Electrical Appliances

Safety Standards for Electrical Appliances in India

Electrical appliances in India is a rapidly growing market that offers immense opportunities for manufacturers worldwide. However, with these opportunities come regulatory requirements that must be adhered to, especially as India strengthens its safety standards for electrical products. To successfully sell or import electrical appliances into India, manufacturers must ensure that their products meet the newly implemented safety standards, set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and other regulatory bodies.

This blog post will guide manufacturers through complying with the new safety standards for electrical appliances in India. We’ll cover the importance of these regulations, the specific standards in place, the certification process, and the documentation needed to ensure compliance.

Understanding the Importance of Compliance with Safety Standards

The new safety standards for electrical appliances are designed to protect consumers from electrical risks, fire hazards, and overall product performance failures. Adhering to these regulations is a legal requirement and crucial for building consumer trust. Certification from BIS, such as the ISI mark, significantly boosts product credibility, ensuring safety and marketability in India.

Key Safety Standards for Electrical Appliances in India

Manufacturers must be aware of the applicable Indian Standards (IS) for different categories of electrical appliances. Here’s a quick overview:

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S.No	Goods or Articles	Indian Standard	Title of Indian Standard	Date of Implementation on in General (other than Micro and Small Enterprises)	Date of Implementation n for Small Enterprises	Date of Implementation on for Micro Enterprises
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)
	All electrical appliance intended for household, commercial or similar application with rated voltage not exceeding 250V single phase alternating current or 415V three phase alternating current. Illustrative list of electrical appliances are given below:	IS 302 (Part 1) : 2008	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 1 general requirements	Six months from the date of publication of the QCO in E-Gazette	Nine months from the date of publication of the QCO in E Gazette	Twelve months from the date of publication of the QCO in E-Gazette
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 Berry juice Extractors
20	Electric Can Openers
21	Electric Centrifugal Juicers
22	Electric Churns
23	Electric Citrus fruit 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 Ice Cream 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 Bains Marie
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-e 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

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