BIS Revises IS 302 Standard for Household Electrical Appliances
5. December 2024The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised IS 302 (Part 1): 2024, the standard for household electrical appliances, to enhance safety requirements for devices operating up to 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (other applications, including DC and battery-powered devices). This revision brings IS 302 in line with the latest international standard IEC 60335-1, ensuring improved safety protocols. Updates include clarified guidelines for PELV circuits, revised power input and current measurement methods for variable operating cycles, and enhanced provisions for battery-powered appliances and metal-ion batteries, such as new charging protocols. Household electrical appliances usually require BIS certification to be approved for sale in India.
Further updates focus on durability and safety enhancements. Enhanced moisture resistance tests now apply to appliances with automatic cord reels and those with IP ratings. Safeguards for optical radiation hazards have been introduced. Additionally, a new Class III appliance symbol has been introduced, alongside updated requirements for battery charging and discharging. The amendment also sets new standards for humidity tests, electronic circuit evaluations, and components like telecommunication interfaces, thermal links, relays, lamps, and cord sets. While these changes are not mandatory yet, they will become compulsory after February 23, 2025, when the existing standard will be officially withdrawn.
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