Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances
Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam,
Strategic Recommendations for Surface-Cleaning Appliances — IS 302 (Part 1): 2024
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam, |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements. |
| Notification & Amendments | Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 – S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026, issued by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; supersedes the 2025 Order except for actions taken prior to supersession. |
| Implementation Dates (Category-wise) | General Enterprises: 1 October 2026; Small Enterprises: 1 January 2027; Micro Enterprises: 1 April 2027. |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, performance reliability, and user protection for surface-cleaning appliances using liquids or steam in household and similar applications, including prevention of electric shock, overheating, fire hazards, and mechanical risks. |
| Products Covered | Surface-cleaning appliances such as steam cleaners, floor scrubbers, wet cleaning machines, and similar appliances used for cleaning surfaces using liquids or steam, including DC and battery-operated variants. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured exclusively for export; up to 200 units per year for R&D imports; declared pre-implementation stock allowed for sale up to six months, subject to BIS declaration. |
| Special Coverage | Covers appliances with rated voltage up to 250V (single-phase) and 480V (other appliances), including DC supply and battery-operated equipment; excludes products already covered under other QCOs. |
| Industries Impacted | Manufacturers of cleaning appliances, OEM suppliers, importers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce platforms, and commercial cleaning equipment suppliers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Products must conform to IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 and bear the ISI Mark under BIS Scheme-I before manufacture, import, sale, or distribution in India. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Identify applicable models; conduct testing through BIS-recognised labs; align product design with safety requirements; apply for a BIS licence; complete factory inspection; ensure ISI marking before enforcement dates. |
| Certification, Enforcement & Legal Framework | BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance attracts penalties under the BIS Act, 2016: imprisonment up to 2 years; minimum fine ₹2 lakh, extending up to ten times the value of goods; additional penalties for continued violations. |
| Amendment Clause | The latest version of IS 302, including amendments notified by BIS from time to time, applies automatically from the date of such notification. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification is mandatory for surface-cleaning appliances using liquids or steam from the applicable enforcement dates; timely compliance ensures uninterrupted market access and regulatory adherence. |
| References/Annexures | Gazette Notification S.O. 1739(E) dated 6 April 2026; BIS Act, 2016; BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
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Notification
Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam have been brought under mandatory quality control through the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026, notified vide S.O. 1739(E) dated 6 April 2026 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This Order supersedes the earlier 2025 Quality Control Order, except for actions already undertaken prior to such supersession. The regulation mandates compliance with IS 302 (Part 1): 2024, aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020, covering general safety requirements for electrical appliances.
Overview
The regulatory framework establishes comprehensive safety requirements for surface-cleaning appliances that operate using liquids or steam, such as steam cleaners, wet floor scrubbers, and similar equipment. These appliances involve combined risks of electricity and moisture, making safety compliance critical. IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 addresses essential parameters such as insulation, leakage protection, temperature limits, mechanical strength, and safe operation under normal and abnormal conditions, ensuring consumer safety and product reliability.
Objective & Scope
The primary objective is to ensure that surface-cleaning appliances used in households and similar environments are safe for operation and do not pose hazards such as electric shock, fire, or mechanical failure. The scope covers appliances operating within defined voltage limits, including battery-operated and DC-powered variants. It applies to manufacture, import, sale, and distribution in India, while excluding products already regulated under other specific QCOs or meant solely for export.
Products Covered
The regulation covers a wide range of surface-cleaning appliances, including steam cleaners, liquid-based floor cleaning machines, wet scrubbers, and similar household cleaning equipment. Both corded and cordless (battery-operated) variants fall within scope, provided they meet the voltage and application criteria defined in the Order.
Exemptions Provided
Limited exemptions are provided for products manufactured exclusively for export, research and development imports up to 200 units per year, and declared stock manufactured or imported before the enforcement date. Such stock can be sold for a limited period of six months, subject to compliance declarations submitted to BIS.
Industries Impacted
The Order impacts manufacturers of cleaning appliances, importers, OEM suppliers, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce platforms dealing in household and commercial cleaning equipment. It also affects component suppliers and contract manufacturers involved in appliance production.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Manufacturers and importers must obtain BIS certification under Scheme-I, ensure product testing in BIS-recognised laboratories, comply with factory inspection and quality control requirements, and affix the ISI Mark on compliant products before market placement. Compliance must be ensured model-wise.
Enforcement Timeline
As per the implementation schedule, mandatory compliance will come into effect from 1 October 2026 for general enterprises, 1 January 2027 for small enterprises, and 1 April 2027 for micro enterprises. The phased enforcement provides a transitional time for MSMEs to align with compliance requirements. Additionally, declared pre-implementation stock may be sold for up to six months from the respective enforcement date, subject to proper declaration and certification conditions.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Stakeholders should immediately assess product applicability, initiate BIS certification processes, align product design with safety requirements, and prepare documentation and testing plans. Early action is essential to avoid supply disruptions and ensure compliance before enforcement deadlines.
Legal Provisions & Penalties
Certification and enforcement are governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Sections 16, 17, and 25(3) of the BIS Act, 2016. Non-compliance may lead to imprisonment up to two years, fines starting from ₹2 lakh and extending up to ten times the value of goods, and additional penalties for continuing violations.
Conclusion
Compliance with IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 and BIS certification is mandatory for surface-cleaning appliances using liquids or steam. Businesses that align early with regulatory requirements will ensure uninterrupted operations, avoid penalties, and strengthen market credibility.
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