Regulatory UpdateQCO 2026 — Notified
BIS Certification for Vacuum Cleaners under QCO 2026
Scope
Covered Products
Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning Appliances
DC Supplied / Battery-Operated Vacuum Cleaners
Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines
Surface-Cleaning Appliances for Household Use Employing Liquids or Steam
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 unit manufactured or imported under the licence
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 from this QCO.
Exemption 02
R&D imports
Up to 200 units per year may be imported for research and development purposes without BIS certification, provided they are not sold commercially. Manufacturers must maintain year-wise records.
Exemption 03
Existing stock
Goods manufactured or imported before the implementation date by a BIS-certified manufacturer — or one who has already applied for certification — may be sold for up to six months from the implementation date, subject to a declaration made to BIS.
Our Services
How Omega QMS Supports Vacuum Cleaner BIS Certification under QCO 2026
Product-level QCO scope assessment — wired, DC-supplied, and battery-operated variants
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