BIS Certification for Fans IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80)

The BIS Certification for Fans under IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 80) is mandatory to sell or import in the Indian market. This ensures that they are safe and conform to established quality standards when used for domestic and similar applications. This mandatory safety certification covers a wide variety of electric fans, including ceiling, table, pedestal, and exhaust. The revised requirements for fans include prohibiting the risk of electric shock, overheating, and fire hazards. 

Fans for daily ventilation and to provide air circulation are popular in today’s climate-adjusted urbanised society, creating strong consumer demand. Used in homes and work opportunities across various atmospheres, such as commercial and industrial. The ISI Mark on fans provides safety features for customers and builds trust for the brand. Obtaining BIS Certification is a complicated process; to make your journey easier and hassle-free, consult with ERCS Private Limited.

Overview of Fans Under BIS Scheme - I

Fans use a high-pressure device that operates efficiently via the rotational power of an electric motor. The resulting pressure differential produced between the back and front sides of the electric fan blade drives air through the electric fan. The fans' quality control order 2023  states that all electric ceiling fans sold in India must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards to IS 302-2-80. The Bureau of Indian Standards certificate establishes performance, public safety, and energy efficiency standards for electric fans.

Key Highlights for IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80)

Key Safety Requirements and Highlights:  

• Scope: Single-phase fans rated to 250 volts with separate fan controllers (e.g., regulators) rated to 480 volts.  
• Safety Testing: All electric fans must meet rigorous safety tests for electric shock protection, temperature rise, insulation resistance, and dielectric strength.  
• Mechanical Safety: All fans must undergo an evaluation for structural mechanical integrity, blade integrity (impact testing), and measures to guard against potential injury.  
• Stability and Abnormal Operations: All fans must have a stability test to demonstrate stability in operation, as well as no fire hazard associated with abnormal operation and/or excessive temperature.  
• Certification: The Sale of electric fans in India requires compliance with BIS certification ("ISI mark").  
• Exclusion: This standard does not apply to pure industrial-type fans nor fans intended for use in corrosive/explosive area applications.

Benefits of BIS Certification for Fans

The advantages of obtaining the ISI Mark on fans are as follows: 

• Regulatory Compliance: ISI Mark is an absolute requirement for manufacturing, importing, and/or selling electrical fans in India (including ceiling, table, pedestal, and exhaust).
• Provide Consumer Safety: Products undergo testing for electric insulation, fire, and mechanical safety, thus reducing the likelihood of electrical accidents.
• Quality Assurance: The ISI Mark assures consumers that products will meet stringent standards of quality and reliability.
• Market Reputation & Consumer Confidence: The ISI Mark helps to earn consumer confidence and build the brand image.
• Access to Market & Its Advantages: The ISI Mark will allow manufacturers/companies to enter into, and legally compete in, the Indian marketplace without incurring penalties for non-compliance.
• Standardisation: Products with an ISI Mark will meet, as a minimum, international IEC standards and therefore provide better quality for consumers in terms of performance, reliability, and manufacturing.

Documents required for Obtaining ISI Mark on IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80)

To obtain the BIS Certification on IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 80), some important documents will be required as part of your application process:

• Application Form (Form V) duly signed and stamped
• Company Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed or MSME registration
• Proof of Address for the manufacturing unit
• Trademark Registration Certificate (if the fan is branded)
• Authorisation Letter / Authorised signatory details
• A detailed factory layout plan showing where the production and testing areas are
• A list of the manufacturing machinery and equipment that will be used
• Detailed manufacturing process flowchart from raw material to final packaging
• A detailed component list for the fan with technical specifications
• Proof of ownership/lease for the premises where the fan is being manufactured
• Test report from a BIS recognised laboratory that follows IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 80) standards
• In-house testing facility information regarding the types of testing equipment being used
• Raw materials testing certificates
• An adherence document showing the Scheme of Testing and Inspection (STI) used by the applicant.

Applicable Test Parameters for Fans

The testing parameters for certification of IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80) under BIS Certification India are as follows:

• Labelling, voltage/wattage ratings, and user manuals will be inspected.
• Electrical Safety means insulating resistance, leakage currents, and testing the electrical strength.
• Input and Performance will check the input power, current, and how it works under normal operating conditions.
• Heating (Temperature Rise Test): Testing of the motor and component temperature limits while running.
• Mechanical and Construction means testing the stability, strength, and protection against moving parts.
• Moisture and environmental testing are done for humidity and other environmental conditions.
• The Abnormal Operation Test will simulate fault conditions to see if there is a risk of fire/electric shock.

Process of BIS Certification of IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80)

Follow the steps given below when applying for BIS certification:

• Filing an Application: The manufacturer must register with the BIS Portal before filing an application for a license to manufacture their products.
• Documentation Preparation: The manufacturer must obtain all required documentation for their products, such as quality control certificates and factory licenses, and correlate them to ensure that they are all available to the BIS before submitting their application.
• Laboratory Testing: The manufacturer must submit sample products to a laboratory that is registered with BIS for the purpose of conducting chemical testing on the products' components.
• Inspection of components: The manufacturer will have all aspects of their production process inspected, including the layout of the manufacturing facility and the quality controls that are being applied throughout the manufacturing process.
• Issuance of License: After the manufacturing facility has been inspected and all laboratory testing has been completed, BIS will grant a license to the manufacturer so that they can affix the "Standard Mark" to their products.

Both Indian and foreign manufacturers must follow the process to obtain BIS certification: 

• BIS Certification Process for Indian Manufacturers
• BIS Certification Process for Foreign Manufacturers

Checklist of Points for Obtaining ISI Mark on Fans

Before beginning the process of obtaining ISI marking for fans IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 80), and during the process, keep the following critical elements in mind: 

• Your company has an adequately equipped and staffed in-house testing lab to test products against BIS requirements.
• All product parts (motor, blades and capacitor) are built to the corresponding Indian Standard Specifications.
• A BIS license is issued only to the actual manufacturer of a product (not to a distributor or trader).
• If your business has multiple factory locations, you will need to obtain a separate application and license for each factory.
• You will need to prepare your documents in advance, including factory registration, raw material purchase invoices, a list of machinery in use, and a quality control manual.
• A NABL-accredited laboratory must have calibrated all testing equipment that you use in its in-house laboratory.
• A BIS license is usually valid for one to two years and is subject to an ongoing renewal requirement to avoid penalties.

BIS Certification Fees in India for IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80)

Go through the table to know the cost of BIS Certification India for IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80):

Why Choose  ERCS Private Limited for BIS Certification of Fans?

ERCS Private Limited, India's top BIS consultancy for fan certification IS 302 (Part 2/ Sec 80), gives you full support for getting your fans certified. By providing documentation, discussing labs in India with BIS personnel and managing lab tests and AIR (Authorised Indian Representative).

• ERCS guarantees that your products will be compliant with the important standards that govern all products sold in India.
• The only thing you will have to do is send in your application for certification. ERCS will manage all aspects of the certification process, including the application submission to the BIS. 
• The documentation submission and all correspondence with BIS personnel, and sample testing in an accredited BIS testing laboratory.
• If you are a foreign manufacturer, ERCS is your local Air (Authorised Indian Representative) who strictly manages your company's compliance and legal obligations associated with your company's products.