BIS Certification for Electrical Goods & Appliances — India 2026

Mandatory ISI Mark certification for household appliances, industrial electrical equipment, wires and cables, switches, circuit breakers, and 90+ categories under new QCOs effective October 2026.

Electrical goods are the largest category of QCO-mandated products in India by number of SKUs. The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026, effective October 1, 2026, adds 90 new categories — including fans, geysers, irons, kettles, and hair dryers — to the mandatory certification list. Cables, wires, switchgear, and distribution transformers have been under QCO for years. This sector touches domestic manufacturers, importers, and OEM brand owners equally.

Applicable BIS Scheme

ISI Mark (Scheme I / FMCS)

Electrical appliances and equipment use ISI Mark — not CRS. CRS applies only to electronics and IT goods. The distinction matters: a fan needs ISI Mark under IS 374; an LED bulb needs CRS under IS 16102. Confirm the applicable scheme before applying — they have different timelines, fees, and inspection requirements.

Key Indian Standards in This Sector

IS NumberTitleSchemeQCO

IS 374Electric Ceiling Fans and RegulatorsISI MarkMandatory

IS 302 Part 1Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — General RequirementsISI MarkMandatory

IS 1554 Part 1PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric Cables (up to 1100 V)ISI MarkMandatory

IS 694PVC Insulated Cables (Light Duty) for Electrical InstallationsISI MarkMandatory

IS 8828Miniature Circuit BreakersISI MarkMandatory

IS 12640 Part 1Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers (RCCBs)ISI MarkMandatory

IS 3854Switches for Domestic and Similar Fixed Electrical InstallationsISI MarkMandatory

IS 2147Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures for Low-Voltage Switchgear and ControlgearISI MarkVoluntary

IS 1646Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Buildings — General Principles (wiring)ISI MarkVoluntary

IS 13779AC Static Watt-Hour Energy Meters (Class 1 and 2)ISI MarkMandatory

QCO Compliance Note: The October 2026 QCO is the most significant electrical appliance notification in a decade. Manufacturers of fans, geysers, room heaters, electric irons, kettles, rice cookers, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and 82 other categories must obtain ISI Mark certification before October 1, 2026. Given BIS Scheme I timelines of 10–18 weeks, applications should be filed no later than June 2026 to ensure compliance.

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