IS 302 Part 1 vs IS 302 Part 2: You Need Both — How They Work Together
IS 302 Part 1 vs IS 302 Part 2: You Need Both — How They Work Together
IS 302 covers two levels: Part 1 general requirements and Part 2 product-specific modifications. Both are required together for QCO 2026 certification.
IS 302 Part 1: General Requirements for All Appliances
Sets baseline safety requirements covering: electrical insulation, surface temperature limits, mechanical strength, marking requirements, abnormal operation, and radiation.
IS 302 Part 2: Product-Specific Modifications
Each Part 2 section corresponds to a specific appliance category and modifies/supplements Part 1. When Part 2 says "replace Clause X," the Part 2 requirement takes precedence. Where Part 2 is silent, Part 1 applies fully.
Key IS 302 Part 2 Sections
- Sec 2: Vacuum cleaners (IEC 60335-2-2)
- Sec 3: Electric irons (IEC 60335-2-3)
- Sec 6: Cooking ranges, hobs, ovens (IEC 60335-2-6)
- Sec 11: Tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11)
- Sec 15: Appliances for heating liquids — kettles (IEC 60335-2-15)
- Sec 17: Electric blankets and heating pads (IEC 60335-2-17)
- Sec 21: Storage water heaters — geysers (IEC 60335-2-21)
- Sec 25: Microwave ovens (IEC 60335-2-25)
- Sec 30: Room heaters (IEC 60335-2-30)
- Sec 45: Electric pressure cookers (IEC 60335-2-45)
- Sec 77: Rotary lawnmowers (IEC 60335-2-77)
Confirming Your Part 2 Section
Always confirm which IS 302 Part 2 section applies to your product with your BIS-recognized testing laboratory BEFORE submitting samples. Some products (washer-dryers, combination appliances) may involve multiple Part 2 sections.