BIS Certification for
Skin Beauty Care Appliances IS 302 Part 1:2024/IEC 60335-1
IS 302 Part 1:2024/IEC 60335-1
Certification of Skin Beauty Care Appliances by BIS is important for manufacturers and importers to ensure the safety of their appliances and satisfy the requirements of IS 302 Part 1:2024 as per IEC 60335-1. These standards are set for safety needs for the protection and testing of electric shock, overheating, fire hazard, mechanical dangers, and consumer safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
The demand for beauty skin care gadgets in India is increasing very quickly owing to growing awareness regarding personal grooming, skin care treatment, and home beauty care. Gadgets such as facial cleanser machines, skin scrubbers, facial steamers, pore vacuums, LED beauty maskers, blackhead removers, and many other electric skin care appliances have become increasingly popular amongst consumers. According to the Quality Control Order regarding Safety of Household, Commercial, and Similar Electrical Appliances, all electrical appliances falling within the ambit of IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 need to get certified by BIS prior to being manufactured, imported, marketed, and sold in India.
Testing Parameters for Skin Beauty Care Appliances IS 302 Part 1: 2024/IEC 60335-1
The mandatory testing parameters under the Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances under IS 302 Part-1/IEC 60335-1 for skin beauty care appliances are as listed below:
- Electrical Safety & Insulation: Tests include Leakage Current Test, Electric Strength Test (Dielectric strength), and Insulation Resistance. This helps avoid electrical shock during use.
- Thermal Safety: The Temperature Rise Test and Abnormal Operation Test ensure that the accessible parts of the appliance and the internal parts do not get overheated to avoid skin burns and possible fires.
- Mechanical & Moisture Resistance: Probe tests ensure that all accessible live parts of the equipment are adequately guarded. Moisture resistance is also tested for equipment meant for use in damp conditions or where there are fluids.
- Limits of Optical Radiation: Where an appliance employs lasers, IPL or UV/IR radiation, tests are carried out to avoid hazardous exposure.
- Earth Continuity: Verifies the grounding system provides a safe path to prevent shock
BIS Certification Process for Skin Beauty Care Appliances in India
Both Indian and foreign manufacturers must follow the certification process to obtain the ISI Mark on their Electrolysers:
- BIS ISI Mark Certification Process for Indian Manufacturers
- BIS ISI Mark Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers
BIS Certification Cost for Skin Beauty Care Appliances (2026)
However, before seeking BIS certification, one should be aware that the time frame depends on many other factors. While the process usually takes 35-50 days for Indian manufacturers, it usually takes around 4-6 months for foreign manufacturers.
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S No. |
Particular |
Amount (INR) |
Remarks |
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1. |
Application Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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2. |
Audit Fee |
7000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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3. |
License Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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4. |
Sample Testing Fee |
As Applicable |
To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary by product and lab). |
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5. |
Minimum Advance Marking Fee |
As per actual |
To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard) |
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6. |
Renewal Fee |
1000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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7. |
Inclusion Fee |
5000 |
To be paid directly to BIS |
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8. |
ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee |
Please contact info@elitasrcs.com |
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Why Choose ERCS as Your BIS Certification Consultant?
With ERCS Private Limited as your BIS certification consultant for skin care beauty, you will get hassle-free and legal clearance for entering the Indian market. ERCS simplifies complicated procedures, minimises the chances of rejection, and hastens the mandatory ISI Mark procedure under IS 302 (Part 1): 2024.
- Compliance Support: This involves assistance through the entire lifecycle of your certification application. This includes preparing documentation, thoroughly reviewing the manufacturing process, and providing an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
- Sample Testing and Lab Coordination: Arranging sample tests in a BIS-approved laboratory is essential for skin care and beauty products.
- Facility Pre-Audit Checklist: ERCS provides a pre-audit checklist to ensure that your manufacturing plants adhere to all BIS requirements.
- Experienced in the Field: Having executed more than 1500 projects and with compliance specialists, they have firsthand experience of electric mobility and household appliances.
- Adherence to Mandatory Phased Enforcement Dates for Compliance: It is essential for not incurring huge penalties or a ban from the market.