BIS Certification for Refrigerating Appliances

The Indian Refrigerator Market was valued at USD 3071.96 million in 2022, and it is anticipated to further grow at an impressive CAGR of 11.62% during the forecast years, to achieve a market value of USD 5880.87 million by 2028.

The growth of the Indian Refrigerator Market can be attributed to the increasing household income of the Indian middle-class families. Improving living standards, rapid urbanisation, and a rising number of nuclear families and bachelor homing further increase the sales of refrigerators in India, thus driving the growth of the Indian Refrigerator Market in the next five years.

Some of the major factors driving the market growth include consistent research and technological advancements in the products available. Advancements like less consumption of energy, saving electricity consumption, higher functioning efficiency, better cooling effect, and AI-enabled functions further support the growth of the Indian Refrigerator Market in the next five years.

Refrigerators are widely used in homes and commercial spaces to provide convenient and safe ways to store food. They are available in different types according to size, functions and applications. Manufacturers in this industry are intensely focusing on introducing higher levels of luxury and innovative refrigeration products to attract end users.

Various prominent companies associated with this industry are using M&A strategies to expand their global reach into retail outlets. Most refrigerants are known for their negative effect on the environment, directly contributing to climate change and ozone layer depletion. These materials make our modern lives possible, but we must use them responsibly to protect the environment.

Nowadays, companies in the home appliance industry are coming up with eco-friendly cooling products that reduce the carbon footprint and facilitate green initiatives towards environmental sustainability.

What is the Refrigerating Appliances Certification under BIS?

BIS Certification/ISI Certification is basically a quality certification that reflects the quality of the product. All mandatory products required to be certified by BIS before selling to the Indian market, but before applying to the BIS Certification, applicants have to ensure that they have achieved the product quality norms as per the requirement of the relevant Indian Standard.

§  Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.

§  Customers have a tendency to buy ISI-certified products as it ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.

§  With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.

§  Hence, with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.

What is the BEE Start Rating Registration for Refrigerating Appliances? 

BEE Star Labels are issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and are a voluntary way for manufacturers to label the energy efficiency of an appliance. The label uses stars to show a product’s efficiency, with more stars meaning more efficiency. The purpose of the label is to help consumers save money and energy by choosing the most energy-efficient products.

Content of Label: The label will mention the following:

a. Star level
b. Electricity Consumption per Year
c. Label Period
d. Appliance: Top access deep freezer
e. Brand
f. Model Name/Number
g. Year of Manufacturing
h. Type : Hard Top / Glass Top
i. Storage Volume
j. BEE-logo

k. Unique Series code

In the wake of the Self-Reliant India Campaign (Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan), the Government has developed Integrated Economic Packages to pump money in the industry in order to develop and attain self-reliance.

The ongoing growth and consolidation of industry present an opportunity for global players to enter the Indian market. It is essential for the manufacturers, traders and other important stakeholders of the industry to be updated and understand the relevant Government policies and new notifications from BIS. Being updated and compliant with government rules and regulations plays an important role in a hassle-free and smooth process at Customs and in obtaining BIS Certifications in India.

A set of guidelines and standards has been developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to facilitate refrigeration manufacturers in obtaining their BIS certification.

According to the Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control)

Order, 2020 issued by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, which came into effect in 01. 01. 2022, 3 products – IS 1476 (Part1): 2000, IS 7872: 2018 and IS 15750:2006are subjected to BIS certification.

Whereas, According to the Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2021 issued by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, which came into effect in 01. 01. 2022, 3 products – IS 1476 (Part 1): 2000, IS 7872: 2018 and IS 15750:2006 are subjected to BIS certification.

The following are the IS Standards mandated for obtaining the compulsory ISI Mark :

• IS 1476 (Part 1) -  Household refrigerating appliance-Refrigerators with or without low temperature
• IS 7872 – Freezers
• IS 15750 - Household frost – Free refrigerating appliances: Refrigerators cooled by internal forced air circulation
• IS 17550 (Part 1) - Household Refrigerating Appliances –Characteristics and Test Methods Part 1: General Requirements

The following test shall be carried to verify the performance of refrigerating appliances :

• Overall dimensions test
• Air tightness test of the door or lid
• Opening force test of the door or lid
• Durability test
• Mechanical strength test
• Water vapour condensation test
• Storage temperature test
• Energy-consumption test
• Temperature rise test
• No-load pull-down test
• Ice-making test, if applicable
• Test for Absence of odour and taste
• High voltage test
• Insulation resistance test

BIS Certification in India for Refrigerating Appliances

BIS is the National Standards Body of India, which develops and publishes Indian Standards, implements Conformity Assessment Schemes, recognises and runs laboratories for Conformity assessment, implements hallmarking, works for consumer empowerment, conducts capacity building programs on quality assurance and represents the country in ISO and IEC.

Applicants have to set up the lab (Complete testing facility) in their factory premises. Once everything is ready then we need to apply along with complete testing facility details with calibration, and other supporting documents to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

After the scrutiny of documents BIS officer will visit the factory to check in-house testing facilities and manufacturing machinery according to the process flow chart. During the inspection, the manufacturer has to offer a sample lot, and after the successful completion of the Inspection BIS officer will seal the sample for testing in the independent lab. After the satisfactory report is received from the lab, BIS will issue the license.

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