IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020
Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Standard Introduction
IS 302 (Part 1):2024 is India's current general safety standard for household and similar electrical appliances, technically linked to IEC 60335-1:2020. Under the 2026 Quality Control Order, covered appliances must conform and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a licence.
The general implementation date was 1 October 2026, with later dates for small and micro enterprises. Manufacturers must first test QCO scope and exclusions, then combine Part 1 with the relevant product-specific requirements, BIS product manual, recognized testing and licensed production controls.
Mandatory QCO Baseline
India's 2026 Quality Control Order requires covered appliances to conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a licence. The general implementation date was 1 October 2026.
Broad Electrical-appliance Scope
The Order covers household, commercial and similar appliances rated up to 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, including DC-supplied and battery-operated products, unless another mandatory regime covers them.
General Plus Product-specific Rules
Part 1 provides the general safety baseline. Manufacturers must also identify and apply the relevant IS 302 Part 2 requirements or other referenced product-specific requirements for each appliance.
list_alt What Manufacturers Need to Resolve
- Whether the product falls within the 2026 QCO voltage and use scope
- Whether another QCO or mandatory BIS notification takes precedence
- The applicable IS 302 Part 2 or other product-specific requirements
- Product classification, markings and instructions
- Protection from electric shock, heat, moisture, fire and mechanical hazards
- Battery, component and abnormal-operation requirements where applicable
- Testing by BIS-recognized laboratories and controlled model grouping
- BIS licence, Standard Mark, production controls and change evidence
Who Needs to Comply?
Indian and foreign manufacturers supplying covered household, commercial or similar electrical appliances in India; importers coordinating compliant supply; product engineering, safety, quality and regulatory teams; BIS licence holders; and laboratories testing covered product families.
Key Requirements
Perform the QCO Scope Test
Confirm intended household, commercial or similar use and rated voltage. Exclude products only when another QCO under the BIS Act or another mandatory BIS certification notification covers them, and retain the basis for that decision.
Build the Applicable-standard Set
Use IS 302 (Part 1):2024 as the general baseline and identify the relevant Part 2 or other product-specific requirements. The QCO's appliance list is extensive, but the exact product and applicable current editions still require confirmation.
Design and Test the Safety Functions
Address applicable requirements for classification, marking, access to live parts, heating, leakage current and electric strength, moisture resistance, abnormal operation, mechanical hazards, construction, wiring, components and supply connections.
Address Battery and Component Evidence
The 2024 edition expands coverage to DC-supplied and battery-operated appliances and adds metal-ion battery charging considerations. Maintain supplier certificates or suitable test reports for components where the standard and BIS guidance require them.
Obtain and Maintain the BIS Licence
Complete the Scheme-I application, product testing and factory assessment needed for the approved scope, then apply the Standard Mark only under a valid BIS licence and follow the applicable product manual and Scheme of Inspection and Testing.
Control Models, Production and Changes
Link the tested samples to the licensed model group, production records, markings and critical components. Review design, component, supplier, software, battery and model changes before release and obtain BIS approval or additional testing where required.
Implementation Roadmap
Decide QCO scope and responsibility
Record the product's intended use, rated voltage, supply type, manufacturing location and Indian supply route. Check whether another QCO or mandatory BIS notification governs it before treating IS 302 Part 1 as the controlling route.
Map the complete standard set
Map IS 302 (Part 1):2024, the relevant Part 2 or referenced product standard, the current BIS product manual and Scheme of Inspection and Testing to each model group, critical component and evidence owner.
Test and complete certification
Close design and marking gaps, qualify critical components, test representative models through BIS-recognized facilities, support factory assessment and obtain the Scheme-I licence for the approved scope.
Control marking and licensed production
Apply the Standard Mark only to licensed products, operate the required inspection and testing controls, retain production evidence and reassess changes before including new models, components or suppliers.
Compliance Checklist
checklist Scope and applicable documents
checklist Design and test evidence
checklist Licence and market release
checklist Production and change control
How the Appliance-safety Documents Work Together
Conformity depends on the legal QCO, the Indian general standard, the applicable product-specific requirements and the BIS certification controls.
| Document | Question answered | Compliance role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Quality Control Order | Which products and dates are legally mandatory in India? | Creates the BIS licence and Standard Mark obligation, scope, exclusions and transition dates |
| IS 302 (Part 1):2024 | Which general appliance-safety requirements apply? | General technical baseline for covered household, commercial and similar appliances |
| Relevant IS 302 Part 2 | What additional or modified rules apply to this appliance type? | Product-specific requirements used together with Part 1 |
| IEC 60335-1:2020 | What international general appliance-safety text underlies the Indian edition? | Technical reference; it does not replace the Indian QCO or BIS licence |
| BIS product manual and SIT | How is certification and ongoing production controlled? | Defines licence scope, grouping, marking, inspection and testing evidence |
Common Misconceptions
Every electrical product in India follows this QCO.
Products already covered by another QCO under the BIS Act or another mandatory BIS certification notification are excluded from this Order and must follow their own route.
The 90-product list is the complete legal scope.
The operative scope is defined by intended application, voltage and exclusions. The list provides examples and does not replace a documented scope assessment.
Part 1 testing alone is always sufficient.
A relevant Part 2 or other product-specific reference can add or modify requirements for the appliance.
A supplier's IEC certificate authorizes use of the BIS Standard Mark.
Only a valid BIS licence for the approved product scope authorizes the Indian Standard Mark; external evidence must still fit the Indian certification route.
Penalties & Enforcement
The 2026 Quality Control Order makes BIS the certification and enforcement authority and states that contraventions are punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Consequences depend on the violation and enforcement action and can include action against the licence, use of the Standard Mark, manufacture, import or sale. The Order also contains limited exclusions and transition provisions that must be documented before reliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IS 302 (Part 1):2024 mandatory in India?
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The standard is mandatory for electrical appliances covered by the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026. The Order requires conformity and a BIS Standard Mark under licence; products governed by another mandatory route are excluded from this QCO.
Which products are covered by the 2026 QCO?
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It covers household, commercial and similar electrical appliances rated up to 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, including DC-supplied and battery-operated appliances. The Order lists 90 examples, but applicability depends on the legal scope and exclusions, not only the list.
When did the requirement begin?
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The general implementation date was 1 October 2026. The Order specifies 1 January 2027 for small enterprises and 1 April 2027 for micro enterprises, using the definitions in India's MSME legislation.
Is Part 1 enough for product testing?
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Not always. Part 1 contains general requirements. The relevant IS 302 Part 2 or another product-specific standard may modify or add requirements and must be identified for the exact appliance.
Does an IEC 60335-1 report automatically obtain the BIS licence?
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No. IS 302 (Part 1):2024 is technically linked to IEC 60335-1:2020, but the manufacturer must follow the Indian standard set, QCO, BIS product manual, recognized-laboratory and licence process. Report scope, national modifications and the tested model still need review.
What exemptions or transition provisions exist?
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The Order excludes domestically manufactured goods for export, provides a limited annual R&D-import provision for manufacturers, and permits declared qualifying pre-implementation stock to be sold for up to six months. Each provision has conditions and should be documented before use.
Official Documentation
Official PDF for IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020
Official publication or summary for IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020
Official online resource
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) guidance and reference material
Implementation toolkit
Templates, guidance, or companion resources for IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020