BIS Certification for Professional Multipurpose Electric Cooking Pan

The use of professional multipurpose Electric cooking pan is gaining popularity in the Indian market, especially in the Indian households and commercial kitchens. The businesses including both manufacturers and importers of this product must fulfill the Indian standards to sell their product legally in India. The Bureau of Indian Standard is the regulatory authority in India that checks the products that they are following the quality and safety standards under the appropriate Indian standards and then grant them the BIS Certification and without this certificate businesses will not be allowed to sell their product in the Indian market. ASC Group guides businesses to attain this certificate with ease. In this blog, let's discuss the essential steps in detail.

Applicable Scheme - Scheme I

Applicable Mark - BIS ISI Mark

Applicable Indian Standards (BIS)

IS 302 (Part 1): 2024

This Indian standard is titled as the Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – General Requirements, 2024 under the BIS rule. This Indian Standard establishes the general safety framework for electrically operated appliances. It covers:

• Protection against electric shock
• Insulation and earthing requirements
• Resistance to overheating and fire hazards
• Mechanical strength and construction durability
• Safety in wet and damp conditions

IS 302 (Part 2 / Section 6): 2014

This Indian standard is titled as the Particular Requirements for Stationary Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances, 2014 under the BIS rules. Although primarily intended for ranges and ovens, this standard is applied by BIS to other high-temperature cooking appliances due to their similar operating conditions. It includes:

• Temperature control and regulation requirements
• Structural safety around heating elements
• Protection against accidental contact
• Limits on accessible surface temperatures

Applicable International Standards

IEC 60335-1: 2020

This international standard is titled as the Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - General Requirements, 2020.

IEC 60335-2-6

This international standard is titled as the Particular Requirements for Stationary Cooking Appliances
 Year: Latest Edition

This IEC standard specifies safety performance requirements for stationary cooking appliances and serves as a global reference for devices like professional electric cooking pans.

India Import This Product From

Businesses in India import this product from different nations but key importing destinations are:

• China - Major source of both economy and mid-range professional electric cooking pans
• United States - Provides High-quality commercial kitchen equipment
• Germany - Known for its Precision-engineered heating systems and durable cooking appliances
• Japan and South Korea - Advanced electrical components and thermal management technologies

Businesses including both manufacturers and importers must align their product with the Indian standards and it is advisable for businesses to take this certification from the authorities before their product arrives in India to avoid delays.

Complete BIS Certification Process

1. Product Classification - Identify the relevant Indian Standard based on product design and application.
2. Testing of the Sample - Product will be tested at the BIS recognised laboratory.
3. Essential Documents - Businesses must ensure that they are prepared with the essential documents to avoid delays in the process.
4. Application Submission - File the certification application through the appropriate BIS conformity assessment scheme.
5. Evaluation and Factory Inspection - BIS evaluates the documentation and test results. A factory inspection may be conducted where applicable.
6. Issuance of BIS Certificate - After verifying and approving the documents BIS will grant the BIS certification to the product.

How ASC Group Support Businesses

ASC Group offers comprehensive support for BIS compliance of professional electric cooking pans, including:

• Identifying applicable Indian and IEC standards
• Coordinating testing with accredited laboratories
• Preparing and organising technical documentation
• Managing application submission and follow-ups
• Providing guidance during inspections and renewals

With expert regulatory insights, ASC Group helps manufacturers and importers achieve timely and efficient certification, minimizing delays and compliance risks.

Conclusion

Manufacturers and importers must align their product with the Indian and international standards that we discussed in this blog above. The BIS certification provides authentication to the product and this certification is essential to enter the Indian market legally. ASC Group is assisting businesses from last three decades and we provide complete support to the businesses to attain their BIS certificate.