Published: 11 May 2026

Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified

BIS Certification for Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaners under QCO 2026

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Scope

Covered Products

DC Supplied / Battery-Operated Vacuum CleanersVacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances (wired equivalent)

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Compliance Requirements

Key Requirements Under Scheme-I

BIS licence under Scheme-I mandatory before any sale or importProduct testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory against IS 302 (Part 1): 2024Factory inspection and audit by BISISI marking required on every certified unitOngoing surveillance audits to maintain licence validity

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Implementation Timeline

Compliance Dates

1st October 2026General (other than micro and small) 1st January 2027Small Enterprises 1st April 2027Micro Enterprises

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Exemptions

Key Exemptions

Exemption 01 Export manufacturing Goods manufactured domestically solely for export are exempt. Exemption 02 R&D imports Up to 200 units per year may be imported for R&D without BIS certification, provided they are not sold commercially. Year-wise records must be maintained. Exemption 03 Existing stock Declared stock held by a BIS-certified manufacturer (or one who has applied) may be sold for up to six months from the implementation date, subject to a declaration to BIS.

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Our Services

How Omega QMS Supports BIS Certification for Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaners

Product-level QCO scope assessment — DC and battery-operated vacuum cleaner classificationExemption eligibility assessment for R&D imports and export manufacturingBIS certification strategy and documentation for Indian and foreign manufacturersCoordination with BIS-recognised testing laboratories for IS 302 complianceAuthorised Indian Representative (AIR) services for foreign manufacturersCustoms documentation support for compliant import clearance

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