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Hand-held electric engraving tools — used for marking metals, plastics, and wood — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory.
Electrolysers — household and commercial units used for water electrolysis and electroplating — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory.
Gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances with electrical connections — including boilers, water heaters, and cooking ranges with electrical controls — are.
Electric sieving machines — used for sieving flour and dry ingredients in commercial baking — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification.
Electric potato peelers — household and commercial units for peeling root vegetables — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory.
Electric knives — motorised kitchen knives for slicing meat and bread — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before.
Electric knife sharpeners — used for sharpening kitchen knife blades — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale.
Electric graters — used for grating cheese, vegetables, and chocolate — are covered under QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory before sale.