BIS Certification for
Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1

BIS certification for commercial electric cooking appliances under IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1 is mandatory in India. Manufacturers and importers must obtain the ISI Mark (Scheme-I) by meeting specific electrical safety, shock protection, and fire hazard requirements before selling these items in the country. 

IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1 sets the safety requirements for household and commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements under BIS Certification. This standard ensures these products meet essential safety standards for everyone using kitchens in India. 

Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 – S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026, issued by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; supersedes the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The certification covers single-phase appliances up to 250V and other appliances up to 480V. It evaluates parameters such as insulation, heating resistance, and leakage current. 

What are Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements under IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1?

Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs, and Hob Elements are heavy-duty, electric-driven industrial and commercial cooking equipment that are subject to mandatory safety regulations under IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020 in India. Commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements are heavy-duty, high-capacity electrical appliances and their internal components used in professional kitchen environments.

Key Highlights for IS 302 (Part 1) for Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements 

Testing Parameters for Commercial Cooking Appliances IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1

Assess the appliances against IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1 for safety related to electric shock, mechanical construction, and heat resistance.

• Test Probes: Use test probes to verify clearance from control functions, cables, and accessible parts.
• Functional Earthing: Check the earthing circuit between the metal frame and the control panel.
• Spillages and Overflow: Use liquid conductors (such as saline water) for testing to ensure spills from pots do not cause electric shorts or expose live parts.
• IP Rating: Test the appliances to ensure they remain protected from moisture or water splashes during excessive or deep-cleaning procedures.
• Power Input and Current: Power input and current readings must remain within ±10% of their rated values.
• Internal Wires and Components: Electrical wires, terminal blocks, and switchgear have to be verified for required thermal and spacing performance.
• Leakage Current and Electric Strength: Tests assessing dielectric insulation quality must show the insulation can withstand high-voltage spikes/shorts.

Key Benefits of ISI Mark Certification for Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements in India

The ISI marking can offer several benefits for companies:

• Legal Compliance: Aids in fulfilling the legal standards laid down by the BIS for commercial electric cooking equipment.
• Improved Safety: Helps ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.
• Customer Confidence: The ISI Mark helps to increase consumer trust in the products.
• Easier Market Penetration: Helps gain market acceptance among commercial consumers, distributors, and companies.
• Risk Mitigation: Helps identify risks associated with electrical, thermal, or mechanical safety hazards.
• Brand Prestige: Enhances manufacturers' credibility in India.
• Market Access: Helps sell products legally in jurisdictions where BIS certification is compulsory.
• Competitive Edge: Proves that the product meets the required Indian Standards.

List of Documents Required for ISI Mark Certification for Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges

Obtaining the ISI mark for commercial cooking equipment, such as electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements (as covered by IS 302 Part 1: 2024), involves submitting technical, administrative, and factory-level documentation.

• BIS license application form
• Details of the product (technical)
• Flowchart of the manufacturing process
• Information on the manufacturing unit
• List of components/raw materials
• Test report from an authorised laboratory of BIS
• Factory plan/layout
• List of testing machinery/equipment
• Calibration certificates of testing machinery/equipment
• Information on quality control
• Design of the product
• Information on trademark/brand
• Authorisation letter, if any
• Undertaking/declaration, if any
• Information on previous BIS license/certification, if any

BIS Certification Process for Commercial Cooking Appliances in India

Process followed for BIS Certification of Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements in India:

• The applicant needs to identify the relevant Indian Standard and complete the application form.
• Ensure all documents are complete and submit them to BIS via its website.
• BIS will inspect the manufacturing facility. Samples obtained through factory inspection will be sealed by a BIS Inspector and sent to a BIS-approved laboratory.
• The applicant must address any objection raised by BIS due to non-conformity and report it to BIS.
• BIS will grant the ISI Mark if the applicant meets all requirements/test parameters.
• Foreign applicants need to have an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR). 

Both Indian and foreign manufacturers must follow the certification process to obtain the ISI Mark on their products: 

• BIS ISI Mark Certification Process for Indian Manufacturers
• BIS FMCS Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers

BIS Certification Cost for Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements (2026)

Below, you can go through the table for the BIS Certification cost of Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements: 

Renewal of BIS Certification for Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements IS 302 Part 1:2024/IEC 60335-1

For Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements covered under IS 302 (Part 1):2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020, BIS Certification is under Scheme-I (ISI Mark Scheme). According to BIS, the license under Scheme-I is initially issued for up to 2 years. The license may then be extended for up to 5 years, subject to meeting the relevant renewal criteria and paying the fees.

• Check License Validity: Check your BIS license validity.
• Prepare Documents: Prepare all relevant documents and test reports.
• Apply Online: Apply for renewal via the BIS online portal.
• Pay Fees: Pay any renewal fees.
• Product Testing: Perform necessary product tests as per BIS requirements.
• Factory Inspection: Assist with factory inspection, if any.
• Overcome Objections: Resolve objections, if any, raised by BIS.
• Renew License: Renew your BIS license.
• Use ISI Mark: Continue ISI Mark usage as per license requirements.

Why Choose ERCS as Your BIS Certification Consultant? 

An ISI Mark Certification under IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1 is required for Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements. The issuance process requires technical expertise, accurate documentation, product testing, and compliance with BIS-published guidelines.  ERCS Pvt Ltd provides practical consultancy services to facilitate compliance and a simple solution to obtain: 

• Complete End-to-end BIS Consultancy: Providing complete assistance to the requester from the time they submit an application until the ISI Licence is issued.
• Comprehension of Standards and Compliance Guidance: Providing expertise to help the applicant understand what is required by IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/ IEC 60335-1.
• Documentary Support: Prepare, review, and Verify Documents required by BIS to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Testing Coordination: Providing assistance to the applicant by coordinating Product Testing at BIS-approved laboratories and helping them understand why their products may have failed before testing or compliance with the standard they are testing against.
• Factory Inspection Assistance: Assisting with the Applicant's Factory Inspection, including systems documentation for BIS Quality Systems and compliance requirements to ensure production locations are ready to conduct tests prior to submitting the application.
• Expertise: A Team of experienced compliance professionals assists in providing Compliance Support for Electrical/Household Type Equipment.
• Timely Processing Management: Providing continuous follow-up on Applications and the Agencies responsible for processing them to expedite processing delays associated with the Certification Process.