Regulatory UpdateQCO 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 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
Implementation Timeline
Compliance Dates
1st October 2026
General (other than micro and small)
1st January 2027
Small Enterprises
1st April 2027
Micro Enterprises
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.
Our Services
How Omega QMS Supports BIS Certification for Surface Cleaning Appliances
Product-level QCO scope assessment for liquid and steam surface cleaning appliances
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