BIS certification is mandatory for electric graters in India. The requirement comes from the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 (S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026), which covers electric graters as one of the electric kitchen machines named in IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009. The Order comes into force on 1 October 2026 for large and medium enterprises, 1 January 2027 for small enterprises, and 1 April 2027 for micro enterprises. These appliances must conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and the particular requirements in IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009, which cover kitchen machines rated up to 250 V. Each unit must carry the ISI Mark under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. A manufacturer producing several kitchen machines can hold a single licence covering all varieties. Products manufactured in India solely for export are exempt. Foreign manufacturers apply through the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). Non-compliance is punishable under the BIS Act, 2016.
An electric grater is a mains-powered kitchen appliance that uses a motor-driven grating disc or drum to shred, slice or grate vegetables, cheese and similar food. It combines a motor, a sharp fast-moving cutting part, a feed tube close to the user's hands and food-contact surfaces, which is exactly the shock, mechanical-injury and hygiene risk that safety standards are written to control.
The 2026 Quality Control Order for household and similar electrical appliances makes BIS certification compulsory for electric graters, alongside every other appliance grouped under the electric kitchen machines standard. Manufacturers need a BIS licence and the ISI Mark. Importers and brand owners must source only from BIS-licensed manufacturers.
📑 Quick Navigation
- Is BIS Certification Mandatory for Electric Graters?
- Applicable Standards: IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14)
- QCO 2026 Implementation Dates
- Mandatory Tests for Electric Graters
- BIS Certification Process — Step by Step
- Indian Manufacturers vs Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)
- Documents Required
- Timeline
- Exemptions and Relaxations
- Penalty for Selling Without the ISI Mark
- Related BIS Certification Guides
- How Rego Services Supports Your Certification
- Frequently Asked Questions
Is BIS Certification Mandatory for Electric Graters?
What Is BIS Certification for Electric Graters?
BIS certification is the licence and ISI Mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards grants once an electric grater model has been tested and found to conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and the applicable particular requirements. It is the mechanism through which the 2026 Quality Control Order is enforced for this product category.
Yes. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Order on 6 April 2026. It supersedes the 2025 Order and covers 90 appliance categories, including the electric kitchen machines group that electric graters fall under. Once the Order applies to you, these products cannot lawfully be manufactured, imported, distributed or sold unless they conform to the notified standard and bear the ISI Mark.
You can read the Order on the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade website. Licence and standards information is published by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 |
| Notification | S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026 (supersedes the 2025 Order, S.O. 2232(E)) |
| Product Entry | Electric Graters, listed as an electric kitchen machine in the Order's Table (verify the exact Sl. No. against the official notification) |
| Indian Standard | IS 302 (Part 1):2024, with IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009 for electric kitchen machines |
| Related Category | Grouped with centrifugal juicers, berry-juice extractors, can openers, bean slicers, blenders, churns, citrus-fruit squeezers, food mixers, food processors and similar appliances |
| Certification Route | ISI Mark licence under Scheme-I, Schedule-II, BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 |
| Voltage Coverage | Rated voltage not more than 250 V |
| Enforcement | Bureau of Indian Standards; penalties under the BIS Act, 2016 |
Applicable Standards: IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14)
India's household electrical safety standard is the IS 302 series. A general part applies to every household appliance, and a particular part adds requirements written specifically for electric kitchen machines, the category electric graters belong to.
QCO 2026 Implementation Dates
The Order applies different start dates by enterprise size, as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
The Order applies to both domestic manufacturers and importers. Goods manufactured in India purely for export are outside its scope.
Mandatory Tests for Electric Graters
Samples are tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory against IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and the particular requirements for electric kitchen machines. The exact test plan depends on the editions in force and your model's construction. Testing generally falls into these groups:
Marking, classification and construction are reviewed alongside these tests. The rating label, ISI Mark and instructions for safe use and cleaning must be durable, legible and complete.
BIS Certification Process — Step by Step
The process below follows Scheme-I. Delays usually come from incomplete documents or samples that fail in the laboratory.
Confirm your product is an electric grater within IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14), and identify the implementation date for your enterprise size.
Group models by rating and construction. Freeze the motor, grating disc or drum, feed tube and pusher, guard, switch and supply cord list before testing begins.
Compile factory, quality-control, product and authorisation documents. Foreign manufacturers must also appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
Submit the Scheme-I application with fees and documents online. Every kitchen machine variety you make can be listed in a single application.
A BIS officer inspects the manufacturing process, in-house testing facilities and quality system, and draws samples from production.
Samples are tested against IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and the particular requirements. A failed test means corrective action and retesting, so pre-compliance checks save time.
BIS reviews inspection findings and test reports. When every requirement is met, the licence is granted with a CM/L number covering the certified models.
Mark every certified unit with the ISI Mark and licence number, then comply with surveillance, marking fees and renewal.
Indian Manufacturers vs Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)
The standard and the tests are the same for everyone. What differs is how the licence is applied for, how the factory is inspected, and who is accountable in India.
| Business | Typical BIS Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Indian manufacturer | Apply for the Scheme-I BIS licence covering each certified model; BIS inspects the factory in India |
| Foreign manufacturer | Apply through FMCS, appoint an Authorised Indian Representative; BIS inspects the overseas factory |
| Importer | Verify the overseas supplier holds a valid BIS licence covering the exact model being imported |
| Brand owner | Confirm the licence, model list and brand authorisation are in order before selling under the brand |
| Export-only manufacturer | Check the goods fall within the Order's export exemption before relying on it |
A BIS licence is granted to the manufacturer, not the importer. Before placing an order, verify that your overseas supplier holds a valid licence covering the exact model you plan to import.
Documents Required
Missing or inconsistent documents are the most common reason applications stall. Prepare the following before filing:
- Business documents — company registration or Udyam certificate, GST registration, and proof of the manufacturing premises.
- Authorised signatory — board resolution or authorisation letter with identity proof; foreign manufacturers also submit the Authorised Indian Representative appointment.
- Factory details — layout plan, process flow chart, and list of plant, machinery and production equipment.
- Testing and quality control — in-house test equipment list with calibration certificates, and the quality-control plan.
- Product documents — model list, technical specifications, rating label, circuit diagram, bill of materials and critical component list.
- Brand authorisation — trademark or brand-owner authorisation where the brand differs from the manufacturer.
- Test reports and declarations — BIS-recognised laboratory reports as applicable, and BIS-format declarations signed by the authorised signatory.
Timeline
The figures below are indicative. Your actual timeline depends on document readiness, the number of models, laboratory availability and inspection scheduling.
| Stage | Indian Manufacturer | Foreign Manufacturer (FMCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Documents and application filing | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks |
| Factory inspection and sample drawing | 2–4 weeks | 6–10 weeks |
| Laboratory testing and report | 3–6 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Review and licence grant | 1–2 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
| Indicative total | 45–90 days | 4–6 months |
Exemptions and Relaxations
The Order includes several carve-outs. Use them only after confirming that your situation fits the wording precisely.
The Order does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export. Products sold in India remain fully covered.
Manufacturers may import up to 200 units a year for research and development. These cannot be sold and must be recorded year-wise.
A manufacturer who is BIS-certified or has applied may sell declared stock for up to six months from the implementation date, subject to a declaration to BIS.
Small enterprises comply from 1 January 2027 and micro enterprises from 1 April 2027.
Penalty for Selling Without the ISI Mark
Once the Order applies to you, electric graters without a valid BIS licence and ISI Mark cannot be lawfully placed on the Indian market. Contravention is punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, with consequences that can include fines, imprisonment and seizure of non-conforming goods. Imported consignments without a valid licence and marking also risk being held at customs.
Related BIS Certification Guides
BIS Certification Services in India
ISI Mark, FMCS and CRS certification support for manufacturers, importers and foreign brands.
BIS Certification for Electric Berry-Juice Extractors in India
Same IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14) standard, and can share a single licence with graters.
BIS Certification for Electric Centrifugal Juicers in India
Another kitchen machine variety under the same IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14) standard.
BIS Certification for Electric Can Openers in India
Another kitchen machine variety under the same sectional standard.
BIS Certification for Electric Bean Slicers in India
Another kitchen machine variety covered under the same sectional standard.
BIS Certification for Electric Water Boilers in India
Another entry in the same Order, under IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 204).
BIS Certification for Electric Call Bells and Buzzers in India
Applicable standard, tests, documents, process and timeline.
How Rego Services Supports Your Certification
Rego Services Private Limited manages BIS certification for electric graters and other electric kitchen machines, from the first applicability check to the granted licence.
- Applicability and dates — We confirm your product's entry in the QCO, the standard editions in force and the date that applies to your enterprise.
- Gap analysis — We review your design, critical components and existing test reports against IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14).
- Product grouping — We structure a single application covering every kitchen machine variety you make.
- Documentation and testing — We prepare the full Scheme-I file and coordinate sample testing at BIS-recognised laboratories.
- Inspection, ISI Mark and FMCS — We prepare your team for BIS inspection and manage the process end-to-end, including Authorised Indian Representative services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for electric graters in India?
Yes. Electric graters are covered by the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 (S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026), as one of the electric kitchen machines named in IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009. They must conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and this particular-requirements standard, and bear the ISI Mark under a BIS licence. Confirm the exact serial-number entry for your model with BIS or the latest official notification.
From which date is BIS certification compulsory for electric graters?
1 October 2026 for large and medium enterprises, 1 January 2027 for small enterprises, and 1 April 2027 for micro enterprises, as defined under the MSMED Act, 2006.
Which Indian Standard applies to electric graters?
IS 302 (Part 1):2024 sets the general safety requirements named in the Order. The particular requirements are in IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009, Electric Kitchen Machines, which lists graters alongside centrifugal juicers, berry-juice extractors, can openers, blenders, food mixers, mincers and similar appliances rated up to 250 V.
Can one BIS licence cover electric graters along with other kitchen machines?
Yes. BIS treats all products certified under IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14) as a single product category. A manufacturer producing graters, centrifugal juicers, berry-juice extractors, blenders and similar machines can apply under one application and hold a single licence, with each machine listed as a separate variety.
Do electric graters made in India only for export need BIS certification?
No. The Order does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export.
Can a foreign manufacturer apply for BIS certification for electric graters?
Yes. Foreign manufacturers apply under the BIS Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They appoint an Authorised Indian Representative, and BIS inspects the overseas factory.
How long does BIS certification for electric graters take?
Indicatively, 45 to 90 days for Indian manufacturers and 4 to 6 months for foreign manufacturers, depending on documentation, laboratory slots, the number of models and inspection scheduling.
What happens if electric graters are sold without the ISI Mark?
Non-compliance is punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. This can lead to fines, imprisonment and seizure of non-conforming goods.
✓ Key Takeaways
- BIS certification is mandatory for electric graters under the QCO 2026 (S.O. 1739(E), 6 April 2026)
- Verify the exact Sl. No. entry for your product against the official Gazette notification before relying on it
- Dates: 1 October 2026 (large and medium), 1 January 2027 (small), 1 April 2027 (micro)
- Standard: IS 302 (Part 1):2024, with IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009 for electric kitchen machines, rated up to 250 V
- Graters can share a single BIS licence with other kitchen machines under the same sectional standard
- Certification route: Scheme-I ISI Mark licence; foreign manufacturers apply through FMCS
- The 19 March 2026 date quoted in older articles belongs to the superseded 2025 Order
- Export-only manufacturing is exempt; declared pre-implementation stock can be sold for six months if you are certified or have applied
Reviewed by the Rego Services Compliance Team | Last Updated: September 2026 | Applicable QCO: S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026 | Applicable Standard: IS 302 (Part 1):2024, IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 14):2009
Your Next Step
The first implementation date is 1 October 2026, so manufacturers and importers of electric graters should not wait to begin. Testing slots, factory inspections and document preparation all take time, and an early application can protect your existing stock under the Order's clearance provision. Contact Rego Services today for expert guidance on BIS certification for electric graters and the ISI Mark process.