BIS Certification for Appliances for Heating Liquids under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Appliances for Heating Liquids under QCO 2026 Appliances for heating liquids — a broad category that includes electric kettles, liquid heaters, and similar devices that heat water or other liquids — are covered under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, […]
BIS Certification for Warming Plates under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Warming Plates under QCO 2026 Scope Covered Products Warming Plates and Similar Appliances Commercial Electric Appliances for Keeping Food and Crockery Warm (related commercial category) Electric Hot Plates (related category) Compliance Requirements Key Requirements Under Scheme-I BIS licence under Scheme-I mandatory before any sale or import […]
India Eases QCO Rules for Stainless Steel Imports
The Ministry of Steel has granted a temporary exemption from Quality Control Order (QCO) compliance for a wide range of stainless steel flat products — both semi-finished and final. The move comes in response to representations from MSMEs and is valid for shipments with a Bill of Lading date on or before 26 […]
BIS Certification for Electric Grain Grinders under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Electric Grain Grinders under QCO 2026 Electric grain grinders — used for grinding wheat, rice, lentils, spices, and other dry ingredients — are covered under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — commonly referred to as QCO 2026. BIS […]
BIS Certification for Single Walled Baking Ovens and Related Ovens under QCO 2026
Regulatory UpdateQCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Single Walled Baking Ovens and Related Ovens under QCO 2026 Single walled baking ovens — commonly used in home kitchens and small bakeries for baking, roasting, and grilling — are covered under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — […]
BIS Certification for Food Waste Disposers under QCO 2026
Regulatory UpdateQCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Food Waste Disposers under QCO 2026 Food waste disposers — installed under kitchen sinks to grind and dispose of food waste through the drainage system — are covered under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — commonly referred to […]
IS Certification for Electric Hot Plates under QCO 2026
Electric hot plates — used for cooking, warming, and laboratory heating applications — are covered under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — commonly referred to as QCO 2026. BIS certification is mandatory for all electric hot plates before they can be sold or imported in India. Covered […]
BIS Certification for Surface Cleaning Appliances Using Liquids or Steam under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Surface Cleaning Appliances Using Liquids or Steam under QCO 2026 Scope Covered Products Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines (related category) Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances (related category) Compliance Requirements Key Requirements Under Scheme-I […]
BIS Certification for Vaporizers under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Vaporizers under QCO 2026 Scope Covered Products Vaporizers Humidifiers (related air treatment category) Air-Cleaning Appliances (related air treatment category) Compliance Requirements Key Requirements Under Scheme-I BIS licence under Scheme-I mandatory before any sale or import Product testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory against IS 302 (Part 1): […]
BIS Certification for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines under QCO 2026
Regulatory Update QCO 2026 — Notified BIS Certification for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines under QCO 2026 Scope Covered Products Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances (related cleaning category) Compliance Requirements Key Requirements Under Scheme-I BIS […]