BIS Registration Guide for Outdoor Barbecues in India

The Indian masses use the outdoor barbecue appliances for house parties and it is also used for commercial uses that includes electric outdoor barbecue machines. The Bureau of Indian standard ensures that the product is safe for the consumers use. The BIS certificate is essential for the product to enter the Indian market. ASC Group has a dedicated team of BIS consultants to help businesses to get their BIS Certification. In this blog ASC Group will provide you clarity on different steps and the essential process of the BIS registration in detail.

Applicable Scheme - ISI Mark Scheme (Scheme 1)

Applicable Mark - BIS Standard Mark (ISI Logo)

Mandatory Tests:

• Earth continuity test
• Electric strength test
• Functional test
• Protection Against Electric Shock
• Provision for earthing
• Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
• Leakage current and Electric strength

Optional Tests:

• Transient Overvoltages
• Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
• Terminals for external conductors
• Resistance to rusting
• Moisture Resistance

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 in the BIS rules. It covers general safety requirements for electrical machines and this standard addresses:

• Protection against electric shock
• Insulation and earthing requirements
• Thermal safety and overheating protection
• Mechanical strength and construction integrity
• Moisture resistance and safe operation under normal use

Applicable International Standards

IEC 60335-1: 2020

Title - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - General Requirements, 2020. This standard aligned with the IS 302 (Part 1): 2024.

IEC 60335-2-78: 2021/AMD1:2025

Title - Particular Requirements for Outdoor Barbecues, 2021 (with Amendment 1 in 2025)

Outdoor Barbecue Imported to India From

Businesses in India import out barbecue machines from different nations but key exporters of outdoor barbecue and electric barbecue appliances to India are:

1. China - It is considered as the major supplier of the electric barbecue appliances at comparatively low cost.
2. Germany - Known for technically advanced products at competitive pricing.
3. United States - It provides tech friendly products at competitive prices.
4. Italy - known for designer outdoor barbecue products at comparatively high cost.
5. Japan - Provides innovative products with traditional usage at global market prices.

Imported products from any foreign nation must align with the Indian standards and companies should get their BIS certificate at advanced stages to avoid delays at the Indian checkpoints.

Complete BIS Certification Process

1. Product Classification - Identify the accurate Indian standard for the product under the BIS rules.
2. Product Testing - The product will get tested at the BIS authorised laboratories.
3. Documentation - Companies should prepare their accurate documents that include product report, product design and other personal information.
4. Submit Application - Submission of the completed application at the authorised BIS portal.
5. Application Verification - The BIS officials will evaluate the application in detail and verify the required documents.
6. License Issue - BIS authorities then approve the application and grant the BIS license to the product.

This process can be complex in nature and professional support from ASC Group can make this process smooth.

How ASC Group Support Businesses?

ASC Group has a team of experienced and skilled BIS consultants to provide complete support to the businesses to attain their BIS certification for their product. We help businesses from classification of accurate Indians standard, prepare documents to the grant of BIS license to the product. We also provide the post certification support to the businesses to help them to establish themselves in the Indian market.

Conclusion

The use of electric outdoor barbecue appliances is increasing in urban towns and the BIS is ensuring that the product is following the safety and quality standards of the product. Businesses must responsibly ensure the product quality by following the guidelines mentioned under the BIS rules. ASC Group provides complete support to the businesses to attain their BIS certificate.