IS 4250 BIS Certification for Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer
Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 4250 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 4250
| Standard | IS 4250 |
|---|---|
| Title | Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer |
| Product covered | Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer |
| Category | Kitchen Appliances |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Bureau of Indian Standards Kitchen Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2018, S.O. 5243(E), dated 10th October, 2018 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 4250
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 4250:2025 Electric Food-Mixers (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicers Specification ( Second Revision ) | 27 Mar 2025 | Current, next review 31 Mar 2030 |
| IS 4250:1980 Specification for domestic electric food - Mixers (Liquidizers And Grinders) (First Revision) | 30 Sept 1980 | Withdrawn 24 Mar 2026 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 4250
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 4250, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹79,000 |
| Medium | ₹64,000 |
| Small | ₹39,500 |
| Micro | ₹15,800 |
Unit rate: ₹3.5 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 4250
From the BIS product manual for IS 4250, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2 numbers
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Marking (Cl. 7)
- Protection against access to live parts (Cl. 8 of IS 302-2-14)
- Power Input and Current (Cl. 10 of IS 302-2-14)
- High Voltage (Cl. 13.2.2 of IS 302-2-14)
- Leakage Current & Electric Strength at operating temperature (Cl. 13 of IS 302-2-14)
- Provision for Earthing (Cl. 27 of IS 302-2-14)
- Leakage Current & Electric Strength (Cl. 16 of IS 302-2-14)
- Temperature withstand test for bowl ( Cl. 11)
- Test for controls (Cl. 12)
The full type test covers every clause of IS 4250; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 4250
BIS records 174 operative licences (193 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (53), Haryana (37), Himachal Pradesh (22), Delhi (21), Tamil Nadu (10).
Testing against IS 4250
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 4250 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 4250 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 4250
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 4250 cover?
IS 4250: Domestic Electric Food Mixer (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicer. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for domestic electric food mixer (Liquidizers and grinders) and centrifugal juicer.
Is BIS certification under IS 4250 mandatory?
Yes, for domestic electric food mixer (Liquidizers and grinders) and centrifugal juicer, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Kitchen Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2018, S.O. 5243(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 4250?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 4250 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in Kitchen Appliances
- IS 302 20 products
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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