Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances
Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers
Strategic Recommendations for Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Manufacturers and importers should start BIS compliance activities well before 1 October 2026, particularly where testing, documentation or factory assessment is required. - Consult ERA Compliance Professionals
Engage the ERA Compliance Team for product applicability assessment, BIS application filing, testing coordination, documentation, factory-readiness support and Standard Mark compliance. - Reach Out for Support
For certification planning, testing coordination and regulatory documentation:
cs@eraglobal.co.in | +91 9599296331 | WhatsApp Support Available - Track QCO Notifications & BIS Updates
Monitor Gazette notifications and BIS updates for amendments, clarifications and changes affecting electric citrus-fruit squeezers. Subscribe to ERA Newsletter to stay informed about regulatory developments. - Ensure BIS Standard Mark & Compliance Controls
Ensure that covered products have the required BIS licence and Standard Mark before the applicable implementation date. Export-only products and R&D imports should be separately controlled and documented in accordance with the QCO exemptions.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 302 (Part 1):2024 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety — Part 1: General Requirements |
| Notification & Amendments | S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026, issued by DPIIT, superseding the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025. The 2025 Order was notified vide S.O. 2232(E), dated 19 May 2025. |
| Final Enforcement Date | Large & Medium Enterprises: 1 October 2026 Small Enterprises: 1 January 2027 Micro Enterprises: 1 April 2027. |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety and conformity of electric citrus-fruit squeezers with the prescribed safety requirements under IS 302 (Part 1):2024. |
| Products Covered | Electrically operated citrus juicers and squeezers for domestic or commercial kitchen use operating at ≤250V AC or ≤480V DC. |
| Exemptions | Domestically manufactured goods intended for export; up to 200 units per year imported by manufacturers for R&D, subject to non-commercial use and record-keeping; and eligible pre-implementation stock subject to the conditions and declaration requirements of the QCO. |
| Special Coverage | Includes AC, DC, and battery-operated appliances within rated voltage up to 250V (single-phase) and 480V (others); covers both household and similar commercial usage categories. |
| Industries Impacted | Electrical appliance manufacturers, kitchen-appliance manufacturers, OEMs, importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality businesses and e-commerce sellers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and bearing the BIS Standard Mark under a BIS licence as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Identify applicable models, conduct required testing, prepare technical documentation, obtain BIS certification, and implement the required Standard Mark and compliance controls. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016; BIS is the certification and enforcement authority. |
| Penalties | Contravention is punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. |
| Amendment Clause | Latest version of IS 302 (Part 1), including amendments notified by BIS from time to time, applies automatically. |
| Conclusion | BIS certification requirements for electric citrus-fruit squeezers apply from 1 October 2026 for general enterprises, with later implementation dates for small and micro enterprises. |
| References/Annexures | Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 — S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026; IS 302 (Part 1):2024; IEC 60335-1:2020. |
Notification
Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers are included under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026. The 2026 Order was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), vide S.O. 1739(E), dated 6 April 2026, under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. It supersedes the 2025 QCO.
Enforcement Timeline
For Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers, the general implementation date is 1 October 2026, while the implementation date for small enterprises is 1 January 2027 and for micro enterprises is 1 April 2027.
Overview
Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers are electrically operated appliances designed for extracting juice from citrus fruits. Under the 2026 QCO, they are expressly identified as a regulated electrical appliance and are therefore subject to the applicable safety requirements and BIS conformity-assessment provisions.
Objective & Scope
The objective of the QCO is to ensure that covered electrical appliances conform to the applicable Indian Standard and carry the required BIS Standard Mark. The 2026 Order applies to household, commercial and similar electrical appliances within the specified voltage limits, subject to products covered by other QCOs or mandatory BIS certification under another law.
Products Covered
Electric orange, lemon, lime, and citrus juicers
Automatic and semi-automatic squeezers
Units operating at ≤250V AC or ≤480V DC.
Exemptions Provided
The QCO does not apply to goods manufactured domestically for export. It also provides an exemption for up to 200 units per year imported for research and development by manufacturers, provided the products are not commercially sold and the prescribed records are maintained. The Order also provides a specific provision for declared pre-implementation stock, allowing its sale or display for up to six months from the applicable implementation date, subject to the prescribed conditions and declaration to BIS.
Industries Impacted
The requirement primarily affects manufacturers and OEMs of electrical kitchen appliances, importers, distributors, retailers and businesses supplying electric citrus-fruit squeezers to household, commercial and similar users. E-commerce sellers and other market participants should also ensure that covered products sourced for the Indian market meet the applicable BIS requirements.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Covered Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers must conform to IS 302 (Part 1):2024 and bear the BIS Standard Mark under a licence issued by BIS in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers and importers should identify all affected models and verify their applicability under the QCO. They should arrange the required product testing, prepare technical and manufacturing documentation, complete the BIS certification process and ensure that product marking and compliance controls are in place before the applicable enforcement date.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
BIS is the certification and enforcement authority for the products covered by the QCO. Any person contravening the Order is punishable under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Electric Citrus-Fruit Squeezers are expressly regulated under the Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026. Businesses should complete the applicable BIS certification and conformity requirements according to their enterprise category before the relevant implementation date.
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