BIS Registration Guide for Foot Warmers and Heating Mats in India

The use of foot warmers and heating mats are increasing in homes, offices, health centers and therapy centers. This product deals with electrical, mechanical and thermal tools. It is in direct contact with consumers and any malfunction in its mechanism can cause accidents. The Bureau of Indian standards test the product quality and its safety standards before providing it a license to legally enter the Indian market. Businesses must responsibly align their product with the Indian standards mentioned in the BIS rules. ASC Group helps businesses to get BIS certification for their product and establish themselves in the Indian market. In this blog, we will talk about the essential process of the BIS Registration.

Applicable Scheme - Scheme 1 (ISI Mark Scheme)

Applicable Mark - BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark)

Mandatory Tests:

• Earth continuity test
• Electric strength test
• Functional test
• Protection Against Electric Shock
• Provision for earthing
• Operating temperature - leakage current and electric strength test
• 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 orders. This standard ensures:

• Protection against electric shock
• Insulation and earthing requirements
• Thermal safety to prevent overheating and fire
• Resistance to moisture ingress
• Mechanical strength and structural durability

IS 302 (Part 2 / Section 1): 2008

This Indian standard is titled as the Particular Requirements for Heating Appliances, 2008 in the BIS orders. It ensures the consumers safety from electric heating appliances.

International Standards (IEC)

IEC 60335-1: 2020

Title - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - General Requirements, 2020. It ensures the fundamental security of consumers from the electrical appliances and it harmonizes with the IS 302 (Par 1): 2024.

IEC 60335-2-17

Name: Particular Requirements for Electric Blankets and Similar Flexible Heating Appliances, Latest Edition.

India Import Foot Warmers and Heating Mats From Nations

The businesses in India import foot warmers and heats mats from different nations depending on the quality and technology of the product. The major exporting nations of this product are:

• China - It produces this product at mass scale and at comparatively low cost.
• Germany - These products are known for their advanced engineering at competitive pricing.
• United States - It provides advanced products but comparatively high cost.
• Japan - known for its innovation and advanced technology at competitive prices.

All imported products must fulfill the Indian standard requirements and businesses must obtain their BIS certification before arrival of the imported product at the Indian ports.

Complete BIS Certification Process

1. IS Identification - Businesses must identify the appropriate Indian standard for their product.
2. Product Testing - Product will get tested at the BIS recognised laboratory.
3. Prepare Documents - Prepare the accurate documents that include lab reports, circuit design, product design and other personal information.
4. Application - Submission of the application to the official BIS portal.
5. Application Evaluation - BIS officials will evaluate the application and verify the documents. If required BIS officials will also visit the manufacturing unit.
6. Issue of BIS certificate - When BIS officials approve the application then they will issue the BIS certificate to the product.

The certification process of BIS is complicated and with expert support from ASC Group it can be solved with ease.

Role of ASC Group

ASC Group has a dedicated team of BIS consultants and they support businesses by providing them guidance to get BIS license for their product. They provide complete support to the businesses from identification of the appropriate Indian and international standards, preparing documents to the grant of the license. Our consultants deal with the government officials on behalf of the businesses and they also provide the post certification services to help businesses to establish themselves in the Indian market. ASC Group can help businesses to grow rapidly in the Indian and international market.

Conclusion

The foot warmers and heating mats used in the Indian market are increasing especially in the metro cities. Businesses must responsibly align their product with the Indian standards mentioned under the BIS rules and we discussed above in this blog. The BIS certificate is a legal requirement for the product to enter the Indian market. ASC Group can handle this process on behalf of the businesses and businesses can focus on their growth independently.