Introduction
Part 1 of IS 302: 2024 offers information on the safety of warmers in homes, cafes, and commercial kitchens. The warmers will maintain the food and crockery warm and hence are even present in hotels, catering firms, and bakeries. Their use has grown because many businesses move these units across borders. This has created strong demand in the food trade.
To sell these items in India, a BIS licence is needed. The ISI stamp is part of this process. The steps are handled through the BIS site, and fee payments are made online. This helps brands clear customs without delay.
Overview
IS 302 Part 1: 2024 sets the safety needs for warmers and other common kitchen items that run up to 250 V in single-phase and 415 V in other cases. It also covers items used in shops and light commercial spaces. The focus is on hazards linked with everyday use. Tools meant for factories, medical devices, and special electronic units are not part of this rule.
Main Points
- Name: Safety rules for warmers used for food and crockery
- Indian Standard: IS 302 Part 1: 2024
- Scheme: ISI Mark Scheme under the product rules
- Mark: ISI logo
- Need: Mandatory
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Scope: Safety needs linked with design, make, and working checks
- Main Importing Nation: China
Tests under IS 302 Part 1: 2024
Compulsory
- Earth link check
- Electric strength check
- Working check
- Shock safety
- Earthing rules
- Leak flow and electric strength at warm state
- Leak flow and electric strength
Optional
- Overvoltage checks
- Overload safety for transformers
- Terminals for outer wires
- Rust check
- Moisture check
Process Links
- For full steps on BIS ISI work
- Process for Indian makers
- Process for foreign makers
Time Needed
- Indian makers: About thirty days
- Foreign makers: About one hundred eighty days
Benefits
- This licence helps brands gain trust, reach more buyers, and stay steady in the market
- Indian market entry
- Follows national safety rules
- Better product image
- More buyer trust
- Helps small units take part in big orders
Closing Note
BIS work helps brands grow in the Indian market. Presto Laboratories guides makers and importers with all parts of this process and helps them move their warmers into sale-ready shape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This rule covers items made to keep food and crockery warm in homes, cafés, and small commercial spaces. It also fits units used in catering or meal service areas.
Yes, the licence is needed before sale. It helps brands move their goods into the Indian market without roadblocks.
Yes. Overseas makers must complete the same steps, but their timeline is longer. They need to send samples and follow the full approval path.
Such goods may face delays, rejection during checks, or may not be allowed for sale. Buyers may also avoid units without the ISI stamp.
Yes. Presto Laboratories helps makers collect papers, plan tests, and finish the steps needed for these warmers.