BIS Certification for Commercial Cooking Ranges, Ovens & Hobs

The commercial kitchens in India are continuously adopting the professional setup to maintain the quality of kitchen products. The use of Commercial Electric Cooking Ranges, Ovens, Hobs and Hob Elements is increasing and it also raises the demand for the surety of the product quality and the consumers safety. The Bureau of Indian standard is the government authority checking the product quality before it reaches the Indian market. Businesses including both manufacturers and importers must align their product with the Indian standards. ASC Group provides end-to-end support to the businesses to attain the BIS certification by following all the legal obligations.

Applicable Indian Standards

IS 302 (Part 1): 2024

This standard is titled as the Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - General Requirements, 2024 under the BIS order. This standard ensures that the product is safe for the consumers and follows all guidelines mentioned in this Indian standard.

IS 302 (Part 2 / Section 6): 2014

This standard is titled as the Particular Requirements for Stationary Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances, 2014 under the BIS rules. This standard can be aligned with the IS 302 (Part 1): 2024, to ensure the product quality.

Applicable International Standards

IEC 60335-1: 2020

This standard is titled as the Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - General Requirements, 2020. This Indian standard must align with this international standard to maintain product quality and consumer safety of global audiences.

IEC 60335-2-6

This standard is titled as the Particular Requirements for Stationary Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances, Latest Edition.

Import Trends: Where India Sources These Appliances

India imports commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs, and hob elements from several key manufacturing nations, including:

• China - A major supplier of affordable commercial kitchen equipment
• Germany - Known for premium quality, durable cooking solutions
• United States - Supplies advanced electric oven systems and industrial cooking ranges
• South Korea and Japan - Providers of technologically advanced hob elements and control systems

All imported products must comply with Indian regulatory requirements and obtain BIS certification before distribution.

Complete BIS Certification Process

1. Identify the right Indian Standard for the Product
2. Testing of the product at the BIS authorised laboratory
3. Maintain Essential Documents
4. Submit Application to the Bureau of Indian Standard
5. BIS will evaluate the Application
6. After approving the application, BIS will grant certification

The professional support from an expert organisation like ASC Group can make this process hassle free.

Role of ASC Group

ASC Group provides end-to-end support for BIS certification, including:

• Identifying applicable Indian and international standards
• Coordinating product testing with accredited laboratories
• Preparing detailed compliance documentation
• Managing application submission and tracking
• Providing guidance during factory audits and post-certification surveillance

ASC Group has a dedicated team of BIS consultants to provide clear guidance on the BIS registration process.

Conclusion

These products need BIS certification to enter the Indian market legally. Businesses including both manufacturers and importers must responsibly align their product with the Indian standards we discussed above in this blog. ASC Group has a dedicated team of BIS consultants to provide clear guidance to the businesses for the BIS certification for their product and businesses can focus on their growth independently.