Overview:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a latest update on IS 302 Series, the primary safety standard applicable to household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances. As part of this update, BIS has extended the implementation timeline of the revised IS 302 series up to 23 February 2027, instead of the earlier deadline of 23 February 2026, providing additional transition time to the industry.
According to the notification released by BIS – Central Marks Department III (CMD-III), manufacturers are allowed to continue with the concurrent running of existing IS 302 standards and the revised IS 302 standards aligned with IEC 60335 during the transition period. This decision supports a smooth and practical transition to the updated safety requirements across different appliance categories.
This extension is particularly important for manufacturers, BIS license holders, and applicants, as IS 302 (Part 1) forms the base safety requirement under the BIS certification framework. Stakeholders are encouraged to use this extended period to review applicable standards, align testing and certification plans, and prepare for full compliance with the revised standards.
Key Highlights of the BIS Update
- Issued by: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Central Marks Department–III (CMD-III)
- Notification Date: 21 January 2026
- Standard Covered: IS 302 (Part 1) and other related standards under the IS 302 series
- Subject of Update: Extension of implementation / concurrent running period of revised IS 302 standards
- Revised Implementation Deadline: 23 February 2027
- Earlier Deadline: 23 February 2026
- Scope: Safety of household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances
- Compliance Status: Existing and revised IS 302 standards permitted during the transition period
What’s New in This BIS Update?
In this update, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has extended the implementation timeline for the revised IS 302 series of standards related to the safety of household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances.
The key change introduced through this notification is the extension of the concurrent running period for existing IS 302 standards and their revised versions. The revised deadline has been extended up to 23 February 2027, replacing the earlier implementation date of 23 February 2026.
This update allows manufacturers, BIS license holders, and applicants additional time to transition to the revised IS 302 standards aligned with IEC 60335, while continuing compliance under the BIS certification framework
Electrical Appliances Covered Under IS 302 Series Safety Standards
The IS 302 series applies to a wide range of household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances operating on electricity. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following product categories:
Cleaning & Household Appliances
- Vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances
- Spin extractors
- Surface-cleaning and floor-treatment machines
- Wet-scrubbing machines
- Dishwashers
- Commercial dishwashing machines
- Food waste disposers
Cooking & Food Preparation Appliances
- Cooking ranges, hobs, and ovens
- Single-walled baking ovens
- Frying pans and deep fat fryers
- Electric hot plates
- Electric forced convection ovens
- Electric steam cookers
- Commercial electric cooking ranges and ovens
- Commercial electric fryers and griddles
- Commercial boiling pans and bains-marie
- Commercial food warmers
- Commercial grillers and toasters
- Commercial kitchen machines
Food Processing & Kitchen Utility Appliances
- Electric mixers, blenders, and food processors
- Electric juicers and juice extractors
- Electric citrus-fruit squeezers
- Electric coffee makers
- Electric coffee mills and bean slicers
- Electric grain grinders
- Low-speed food grinding machines
- Electric egg beaters and cream whippers
- Electric noodle makers
- Electric shredders and slicers
- Electric graters and sieving machines
- Ice-cream machines
Heating & Thermal Appliances
- Appliances for heating liquids
- Electric water boilers
- Electric water heaters
- Fixed and portable immersion heaters
- Heating blankets and heating pads
- Heated clothing and foot warmers
- Thermal storage room heaters
- Water-bed heaters
- Towel rails
- Clothes dryers
Personal Care & Beauty Appliances
- Electrical shavers and hair clippers
- Oral hygiene appliances
- Massage appliances
- Skin beauty care appliances
- Beauty care appliances using lasers
- Appliances using intense light sources
- Appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation
- Fabric steamers
Air, Water & Environmental Appliances
- Air-cleaning appliances
- Humidifiers
- Vaporizers
- Dehumidifiers
- Electrical appliances for aquariums
Commercial & Special-Purpose Appliances
- Commercial electric hoods
- Commercial vacuum packaging appliances
- Commercial rinsing sinks
- Whirlpool baths and spas
- Sauna heating appliances
- Outdoor electric barbecues
- Electric fence energizers
- Gas, oil, or solid-fuel burning appliances with electrical connections
Miscellaneous Electrical Appliances
- Electric call bells and buzzers
- Electric hand lamps
- Hand-held electric engraving tools
- Electric heating tools
- Drives for vertically moving garage doors
- Amusement machines
- Toilet appliances
- Furniture with electrically motorized parts
- Personal transporters
- Electrolysers
List of IS 302 Standards with Revised Concurrent Running Timeline
The following table lists the existing and revised IS 302 standards, showing the extended concurrent running period up to 23 February 2027. It serves as a quick reference for understanding which standards remain valid during the transition phase and when full compliance with the revised IS 302 series becomes mandatory.
| Sl. No. | Existing IS Standard (Title) | Revised IS Standard (Title) | Existing Last Date of Concurrent Running | Revised Last Date of Concurrent Running |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
IS 302-1: 2008 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 1 General requirements (Sixth Revision) |
IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1: 2020 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 1 General Requirements (Seventh Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 2 |
IS 302-2-3: 2007 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 3 Electric Iron (First Revision) |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 3): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-3: 2022 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 3 Electric Irons (Second Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 3 |
IS 302-2-8: 1994 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 8 Electrical Shavers, Hair Clippers and Similar Appliances |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 8): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-8: 2022 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 8 Shavers, Hair Clippers and Similar Appliances (First Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 4 |
IS 302-2-13: 1994 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 13 Frying Pans, Deep Fat Fryers and Similar Appliances |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 13): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-13: 2021 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 13 Deep Fat Fryers, Frying Pans and Similar Appliances (First Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 5 |
IS 302-2-21: 2018 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 21 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters (Second Revision) |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 21): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-71: 2022 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 21 Storage Water Heaters (Third Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 6 |
IS 302-2-46: 1993 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 46 Electric Steam Cookers |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 42): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-42: 2021 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 42 Commercial Electric Forced Convection Ovens, Steam Cookers and Steam Convection Ovens |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 7 |
IS 302-2-59: 1999 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 59 Insect Killers |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 59): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-59: 2021 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 59 Insect Killers (First Revision) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 8 |
IS 302-2-201: 2008 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 201 Electric Immersion Water Heaters (First Revision) |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 74): 2024 / IEC 60335-2-74: 2021 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 74 Portable Immersion Heaters |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
| 9 |
IS/IEC 60335-2-40: 2018 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety Part 2-40 Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers |
IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 40): 2025 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 40 Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers (IEC 60335-2-40: 2022, MOD) |
23 February 2026 | 23 February 2027 |
Implementation Status & Industry Advisory
23 February 2027 → Revised Implementation Timeline
The Bureau of Indian Standards has confirmed that the concurrent running of existing and revised IS 302 standards will continue until 23 February 2027. Until this date, manufacturers and BIS license holders are permitted to comply with either the earlier IS standards or the revised IS 302 standards aligned with IEC 60335, as applicable to their products.
After 23 February 2027 → Post-Deadline Compliance Advisory
After 23 February 2027, only the revised IS 302 standards will be accepted for BIS certification, licensing, and ongoing compliance. Manufacturers, importers, and applicants are therefore advised to utilize the extended transition period to update product designs where required, complete testing as per revised standards, and ensure uninterrupted compliance under the BIS certification framework.
BIS QCO for Safety of Household, Commercial, and Similar Electrical Appliances
The BIS Quality Control Order (QCO) for electrical appliances has been introduced to ensure that household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances available in the Indian market meet essential safety requirements. Under this regulatory framework, compliance with applicable Indian Standards, including IS 302 (Part 1) and the relevant IS 302 Part 2 standards, becomes mandatory before products can be manufactured, imported, or sold in India.
IS 302 (Part 1) serves as the foundation safety standard under the BIS QCO, defining the general safety conditions that apply across different categories of electrical appliances. The QCO mechanism ensures uniform implementation of these standards, helping reduce safety risks, improve product reliability, and protect end users.
For manufacturers and importers, the BIS QCO means that product testing, certification, and ongoing compliance are no longer optional. With the extension of the implementation timeline for the revised IS 302 standards, stakeholders have been provided additional time to align their products with the updated safety requirements and prepare for full enforcement under the BIS Quality Control framework.
Official BIS Notification Reference for IS 302 Series Extension
This update is based on the official circular issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) through the Central Marks Department–III (CMD-III), regarding the extension of the implementation timeline for the revised IS 302 series standards.
The notification has been approved by the Competent Authority and formally communicates the extension of the concurrent running period for existing and revised IS 302 standards applicable to household, commercial, and similar electrical appliances. Stakeholders are advised to carefully review the notification to understand the revised compliance timeline and regulatory obligations under the BIS Quality Control framework.
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