BIS Certification for
Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines

The BIS Certification under IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1 is mandatory for the import or sale of Floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines in India. Manufacturers must secure an ISI Mark from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety standards. Floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines are widely used in commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, industrial facilities, and residential spaces to maintain hygiene and cleanliness. 

Electrically operated appliances are exposed to moisture, mechanical stress, and continuous operation, making compliance with safety standards essential. To ensure safety and reliability, the BIS requires the applicable product to comply with IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1, which specifies general safety requirements for similar electrical appliances. 

What are Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines under IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1?

Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines under IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1: 2020 are motorised electrical appliances designed for cleaning, scrubbing, polishing, and maintaining commercial, industrial, or residential floor surfaces. Floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines are electrically operated commercial and household devices used to clean, polish, and maintain hard floor surfaces  

Key Highlights for IS 302 (Part 1) for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines

Key Benefits of ISI Mark Certification for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines in India

Below is the list of advantages specific to Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines as per IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1:

• Facilitates Product Safety: Assists in ensuring that the machines comply with relevant safety provisions in terms of electricity, mechanics, heat, and moisture.
• Increases Consumer Trust: Provides users with assurance about the safety and quality of the products due to the ISI Mark.
• Helps in Complying With the Law: Assists manufacturers in complying with relevant BIS mandatory certification requirements in India.
• Enables Market Entry: Enables access to the Indian market for the relevant products due to mandatory BIS certification.
• Decreases Safety Hazards: Facilitates the identification of possible electrical and mechanical hazards.

List of Documents Required for ISI Mark Certification of Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines

The documents to be submitted for ISI Certification for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines include the following:

• Certificate of Incorporation (CoI) of the company
• Property tax receipt
• Insurance certificate
• In case the property is rented, the Rent Agreement should be submitted
• Telephone bill
• Electricity bill
• or bank statement
• Aadhaar card of the Director of the company
• Voter ID card;
• Driving license (DL);
• Test report;
• List of manufacturing machinery;

Testing Parameters for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines IS 302 (Part 1)/IEC 60335-1

Floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines must meet IS 302 (Part 1); otherwise, they may not be tested. Hence, mandatory testing is conducted to ensure there is no risk of electric shock, fire, or mechanical failure during normal and abnormal operation.

• Earth Continuity Test: To confirm that the pathway for protective earthing has sufficiently low resistance, thereby providing adequate protection against electric shock.
• Electric Strength Test: To verify that the insulation of the appliance can safely withstand the specified high voltage without electrical breakdown.
• Functional Test: To guarantee that the machine functions properly and will perform all of its intended functions under normal operating conditions.
• Protection Against Electric Shock: To ensure that a user has been adequately protected from inadvertently coming into contact with hazardous live parts of an electrical system.
• Provision for Earthing: To ensure that a reliable basic earthing arrangement is provided for the safe dissipation of fault currents.
• Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature: To measure the amount of leakage current and the performance of the insulation while the appliance is operating at the normal temperature.
• Leakage Current and Electric Strength: To evaluate the collected leakage current and electrical insulation after the appliance has undergone environmental conditioning.

BIS Certification Process for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines in India

Procedure to Obtain BIS Certification Scheme-1 for Dishwashers under BIS Certification Are as Follows:

1. Application Process: You need to make application for BIS Certification on the online portal of BIS. Also, physically signed applications are to be submitted.
2. Preparation of Documents: This involves preparation of documents as per your application in line with IS 302 Part 1 (IEC 60335-1).
3. Inspection: It includes inspection of the suitability of the production by BIS, and signing of the sample by BIS officer.
4. Product Testing: It involves product testing of the sealed samples of the product in BIS laboratories.
5. Appointment of AIR: As you are the foreign manufacturer, you must appoint AIR.
6. ISI Mark Issuance: After completion of the above-mentioned processes, ISI mark will be issued by the BIS.

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

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

BIS Certification Cost for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines (2026)

Below, you can go through the table for the BIS Certification cost of Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines: 

Renewal of BIS Certification for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines (IS 302 Part 1)

According to BIS, the duration of validity of Scheme-I license can be for a maximum period of two years initially and can be renewed for one to five years, depending upon certain requirements, fees, and documentation.

• Log in to the Portal: Gain access to the BIS Portal via your current license credentials.
• Submit Form-V: Complete the renewal process by submitting the application form along with necessary production and performance certificates.
• Fees Submission: Pay the fees for the process of license renewal.
• Audit of Factory: BIS personnel may conduct an audit of manufacturing and quality control facilities when it is due.
• Endorsement of License: Successful endorsement of the process will lead to the renewal of BIS license.

Why Choose ERCS as Your BIS Certification Consultant for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines?

By choosing ERCS as your consultant, you will seamlessly navigate mandatory BIS compliance obligations under IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1 for floor-treatment and wet-scrubbing machines. ERCS has expertise in expediting end-to-end (E2E) BIS licensing processes to help you avoid product seizures and potential legal penalties for non-compliant products.

• Expertise in Mandatory Regulations: Since the new QCO came into effect, you can count on ERCS to help ensure your products have passed the critical safety tests required by the BIS.
• End-to-End Documentation Support: The ERCS team handles all the extensive documentation required to submit your application, including your circuit diagrams, factory layout validation, and your MSME/company registrations.
• BIS Lab Coordination: The team at ERCS coordinates your testing schedules at BIS-recognised laboratories where you need to have mandatory tests done and tracks the status of your required testing reports.
• Factory Audit Preparation: ERCS supports you with in-house testing, facility assessments, and plant layouts to ensure your manufacturing facility meets BIS parameters prior to the formal inspection.
• Foreign Manufacturer Support: If you are a foreign manufacturer, ERCS will guide you through the process of appointing an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) to assist with managing your compliance and FMCS obligations, ensuring a smooth experience.
• Regulatory Updates and Ongoing Support: We continually communicate with our clients about new BIS updates and developments.