BIS Certification for Electric Juicers under QCO 2026
Electric juicers — including centrifugal juicers, citrus squeezers, and battery-operated blenders — 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 such appliances before they can be sold or imported in India.
Covered Products
- Electric Centrifugal Juicers
- Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers
- Electric Berry-Juice Extractors
- DC Supplied / Battery-Operated Blenders and Juicers
Applicable Standard
IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 — Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety: Part 1 General Requirements (technically equivalent to IEC 60335-1: 2020).
Key Compliance Requirements
- BIS licence under Scheme-I mandatory before any sale or import
- Product testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory against IS 302 (Part 1): 2024
- Factory inspection and audit by BIS
- ISI marking required on every certified unit
- Ongoing surveillance audits to maintain licence validity
Important Note on Product Classification
The QCO lists centrifugal juicers, citrus squeezers, and berry-juice extractors as separate line items. If your product portfolio includes multiple juicer types, each product must be classified against the correct QCO item before submitting a BIS application. Battery-operated blenders and juicers are listed separately under Item 87 and are not exempt from certification requirements.
Why This Category Matters
Juicers and blenders are high-volume kitchen appliance imports in India, particularly from Asian manufacturing markets. With QCO 2026 now in force, uncertified juicers face import rejection at customs and market enforcement action after October 2026. Portable and battery-operated personal blenders are equally within scope and must not be overlooked.
Implementation Timeline
| Enterprise Type | Compliance Date |
|---|---|
| General (other than micro and small) | 1st October 2026 |
| Small Enterprises | 1st January 2027 |
| Micro Enterprises | 1st April 2027 |
Key Exemptions
- Export manufacturing: Goods manufactured domestically solely for export are exempt.
- 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.
- 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.
Conclusion
Electric juicers across all variants — centrifugal, citrus, berry, and battery-operated — are explicitly listed under QCO 2026. Manufacturers and importers must correctly classify each product type and initiate BIS applications ahead of the October 2026 deadline.
How Omega QMS Supports BIS Certification for Electric Juicers
Omega QMS Pvt. Ltd. assists Indian manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and importers in obtaining BIS certification for electric juicers, citrus squeezers, berry extractors, and battery-operated blenders under the Electrical Appliances QCO 2026.
Our services cover:
- Product-level QCO scope assessment and correct classification across juicer sub-categories
- Exemption eligibility assessment for R&D imports and export manufacturing
- BIS certification strategy and documentation for Indian and foreign manufacturers
- Coordination with BIS-recognised testing laboratories for IS 302 compliance
- Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) services for foreign manufacturers
- Customs documentation support for compliant import clearance
The QCO Is Notified — Uncertainty Has a Cost
The Electrical Appliances QCO introduces strict requirements for electric juicers and blenders. Companies that have not yet conducted a formal applicability assessment are operating with regulatory uncertainty that carries real commercial and legal risk.
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