IS 302 Part 1 QCO 2026: Complete Guide to BIS Certification for 90 Electrical Appliance Categories

The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — issued via S.O. 1739(E) on 6 April 2026 — is the most recent and currently effective mandatory certification order for electrical appliances in India. It establishes mandatory BIS ISI mark certification under IS 302 (Part 1):2024 for over 90 product categories.

What Is the QCO 2026?

The QCO 2026 supersedes the QCO 2025 (S.O. 2232(E) dated 19 May 2025) and extends the implementation timelines. The QCO is issued under Section 16 of the BIS Act 2016 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The Standard: IS 302 (Part 1):2024

All 90+ product categories must comply with IS 302 (Part 1):2024 — formally titled "Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements". This standard is aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020, bringing India's appliance safety requirements in line with the internationally recognized IEC framework.

Products Covered — Scope

The QCO applies to all electrical appliances intended for household, commercial, or similar use with:

• Rated voltage not exceeding 250V for single-phase appliances
• Rated voltage not exceeding 480V for other appliances (including DC and battery-operated)

The 90 product categories include (illustrative list):

• Vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances
• Cooking ranges and hobs
• Electric ovens (including microwave ovens)
• Electric shavers and hair clippers
• Tumbler dryers and clothes dryers
• Dishwashers
• Fabric steamers and steam irons
• Massage appliances
• Electric frying pans and grills
• Warming plates and food warmers
• Electrical heating tools (hair dryers, straighteners)
• Air conditioners (room type)
• Fans (ceiling, table, pedestal)
• Water heaters and geysers
• Electric cookers and rice cookers
• Juicers, mixers, and food processors
• Electric irons
• Toasters and sandwich makers
• Electric kettles
• Coffee makers and espresso machines

Mandatory Implementation Deadlines (QCO 2026)

Certification Process

Products must obtain the ISI mark through Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. This involves:

1. Testing at a BIS-recognized laboratory against IS 302 (Part 1):2024
2. Application to BIS including factory details and quality management documentation
3. BIS factory inspection
4. Grant of ISI licence
5. Annual licence renewal and surveillance

Exclusions

• Products covered by other QCOs (avoid duplication)
• Export goods (manufactured domestically for export only)
• Existing inventory: products manufactured or imported before implementation date — exempt for up to 6 months provided the manufacturer has BIS certification or has applied

House of Testing (HOT) is a BIS-recognized testing laboratory equipped to test against IS 302 (Part 1):2024. Contact us to begin your certification process for any of the 90 covered product categories.