Since 1 October 2026, almost every household electrical appliance sold in India needs the ISI mark. The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 covers all appliances for household, commercial or similar use rated up to 250 V single-phase or 480 V otherwise, including DC and battery-operated ones, to IS 302 (Part 1):2024. For marketplace and quick commerce sellers, this turned many products that needed nothing a year ago, such as trimmers, electric toothbrushes, coffee makers and air purifiers, into regulated goods.
The order at a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Order | Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026, S.O. 1739(E), 6 April 2026 |
| Replaces | The 2024 and 2025 versions of the same order |
| Applies to | All electrical appliances for household, commercial or similar use, up to 250 V single-phase or 480 V other, including DC supplied and battery-operated |
| Standard | IS 302 (Part 1):2024, aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020 |
| Certification | ISI mark under a Scheme-I licence from BIS |
| Dates | 1 October 2026 in general; 1 January 2027 for small enterprises; 1 April 2027 for micro enterprises |
| Not covered | Appliances under another QCO or BIS certification order; goods made in India for export |
Our product page for the order is all electrical appliances under IS 302 (Part 1).
Products that sellers often miss
The order includes a 90-item illustrative list. These entries catch the most marketplace and quick commerce listings:
| Product | Item in the order’s list |
|---|---|
| Electric kettles | Appliances for heating liquids (8) |
| Coffee makers | Electric coffee makers (16) |
| Juicers, food processors, egg beaters | Items 20, 25 and 26 |
| Electric hot plates | Electric hot plates (37) |
| Shavers, hair clippers | Electrical shavers, hair clippers and similar (4) |
| Battery trimmers and clippers | DC supplied or battery-operated shavers, trimmers and clippers (85) |
| Massagers | Massage appliances (9) and battery-operated massagers (86) |
| Electric toothbrushes, water flossers | Oral hygiene appliances (55) and battery-operated toothbrushes (88) |
| Portable and cordless blenders | Battery-operated blenders and juicers (87) |
| Cordless and handheld vacuum cleaners | Vacuum cleaners (1) and battery-operated vacuum cleaners (84) |
| Air purifiers | Air-cleaning appliances (64) and battery-operated air purifiers (90) |
| Humidifiers, vaporizers | Items 73 and 75 |
| Mosquito and insect killers | Insect killers (13) |
| Garment steamers | Fabric steamers (71) |
| Heating pads, electric blankets, heated clothing | Items 43, 68 and 89 |
| Aquarium pumps and heaters | Appliances for aquariums and garden ponds (58) |
| Personal e-transporters | Item 79 |
The list is illustrative. An appliance that is not named is still covered if it falls within the order’s general description and no other order covers it.
Appliances that follow a different order
The order does not apply to appliances that fall under another Quality Control Order or BIS certification order. Those keep their own standard and, often, their own earlier dates:
- Mixer grinders, to IS 4250
- Electric irons, immersion water heaters, room heaters, electric stoves, to their IS 302 Part 2 sections
- Toasters, grills, roasters and sandwich makers, range hoods, washing machines, fans and skin and hair care appliances such as hair dryers and straighteners, under the March 2024 orders
- Storage and instantaneous water heaters, ceiling fans and refrigerators
- Rice cookers and adaptors for household appliances, which are registered under CRS instead of an ISI licence
The scope of IS 302 (Part 1) itself also leaves out hand-held power tools, audio, video and IT equipment (which falls under IS/IEC 62368-1 and often CRS), medical electrical equipment and appliances designed only for industrial use. For phone chargers, earbuds and speakers, see our guide to selling electronics online.
Old stock: the six-month declared stock rule
The order has a stock clause that matters to sellers holding inventory. It does not apply to goods made in India or imported before 1 October 2026 by a manufacturer that was BIS-certified, or had applied to BIS for certification, before that date. Such a manufacturer may sell, display or offer the declared stock for up to six months from the implementation date, if it makes a declaration to BIS.
In practice:
- The concession belongs to the manufacturer, and only for stock it has declared to BIS.
- Stock from a manufacturer that had neither a licence nor a pending application on 1 October 2026 has no grace period.
- The six months run from the implementation date, so for large manufacturers the window closes at the end of March 2027.
If you hold appliance stock without an ISI mark, ask the manufacturer in writing whether it was certified or had applied before the date, and for a copy of its declaration to BIS.
Small and micro manufacturers
Small enterprises must comply from 1 January 2027 and micro enterprises from 1 April 2027, as defined under the MSMED Act, 2006. The later dates follow the manufacturer’s Udyam status. A large brand cannot use its contract manufacturer’s micro status for imported goods, and an importer of goods from an overseas factory should not assume the relaxation applies at all.
Checklist for appliance sellers
- Classify each listing. Decide whether the appliance falls under this order, another order, CRS, or none.
- Get the CM/L number from the manufacturer and check it on Manak Online or the BIS Care app. The licence should be valid, for IS 302 (Part 1), and name the factory you buy from. See how to check a CM/L number.
- Check the product. The ISI mark, IS number and CM/L number should be on the appliance or its packaging.
- Sort old stock. Only declared stock from a certified or applied manufacturer can be sold, and only until the end of March 2027.
- Check the other approvals. Battery appliances may need battery EPR and e-waste EPR for the producer; Bluetooth or Wi-Fi models need WPC ETA; pre-packed goods need the Legal Metrology declarations.
- Update the listing. Add the ISI licence number to the listing and keep the licence copy ready for the marketplace.
How Aaditech can help
Aaditech gets Indian and overseas appliance factories licensed to IS 302 (Part 1) and the other appliance standards, and acts as Authorised Indian Representative for foreign manufacturers. We also review sellers’ catalogues and tell you, product by product, which order applies. Our team includes former BIS officers. See our ISI mark certification service or our guide to selling regulated products online.