BIS Certification for Air-Cleaning Appliances in India products are subject to mandatory BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) requirements in India. Every manufacturer and importer must obtain a valid BIS CRS registration for each model before the product can be manufactured, imported, or sold in the Indian market. Non-compliance attracts penalties including product seizure, market withdrawal, and prosecution under the BIS Act 2016.
This guide covers the applicable Indian Standards, mandatory safety testing requirements, the step-by-step CRS registration process, documentary requirements, and the most critical compliance pitfalls for this product category in 2026.
📜 Applicable Indian Standards
The following Indian Standards apply to this product category under the BIS CRS framework:
- IS/IEC 60335-2-65 — Particular requirements for air-cleaning appliances
- IS/IEC 60335-1 — General requirements for safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- IS 13252 (Part 1) — Indian adaptation of IEC 60335-1
- IS 17510 — Performance standard for household air purifiers (for performance claims, separate from CRS safety scope)
📌 Air-cleaning appliances with ionisers, UV-C lamps, or electrostatic precipitation systems require ozone emission testing and UV radiation safety assessment in addition to standard electrical safety tests. These sub-system tests must be included in the BIS test scope from the outset — retrofitting them after an incomplete test report causes significant delays.
🔬 Mandatory Safety Tests
BIS-approved laboratories evaluate the following key areas during safety testing for this product category:
Electrical Safety
Insulation resistance, dielectric strength, leakage current, earth continuity, and input power.
Ozone Emission
Ozone concentration measurement for ioniser and electrostatic precipitator models — must remain within permissible limits.
Fan and Motor
Motor overload protection, fan blade containment under failure, and continuous operation endurance.
Thermal
Temperature rise on accessible surfaces and motor winding temperature during rated and blocked-airflow conditions.
📋 Step-by-Step BIS CRS Registration Process
- Full Sub-System Scope IdentificationMap every sub-system (HEPA motor, ioniser, UV-C lamp, activated carbon stage) to its applicable test requirement before commencing testing.
- Appoint AIRForeign manufacturers must appoint an AIR in India before filing the BIS CRS application.
- Sample Testing at BIS-Approved LabSubmit representative samples. Allow 4-6 weeks for full testing including ozone and UV-C sub-system evaluation.
- Online ApplicationSubmit Form VI, all test reports, factory documents, photographs, trademark certificate, and AIR letter on BIS Manak Online portal.
- Query ResolutionBIS frequently queries ozone emission test data, UV-C shielding documentation, and ioniser output specifications.
- R-Number GrantBIS issues the R-number upon approval. Mark on the appliance, packaging, and user manual.
- RenewalValid for 2 years. Changes to filter motor, ioniser, UV-C lamp, or airflow design require re-testing.
📄 Documents Required
- Completed BIS Form VI and declaration of conformity
- Test report as per IS/IEC 60335-2-65 and IS 13252 (Part 1) from BIS-approved laboratory
- Ozone emission test data (for ioniser/electrostatic models)
- UV-C radiation safety test data (for UV-C models)
- Factory registration and address proof
- Trademark registration certificate
- AIR appointment letter (for foreign manufacturers)
- Product photographs with compliance label placement
- Technical specification sheet (voltage, airflow, CADR, filter type, sub-system specifications)
- User manual in English and/or Hindi
☠ Common Rejection Reasons
Common rejection causes include missing ozone emission test documentation for ioniser models, UV-C shielding not verified in the test report, fan motor endurance data not covering the full required duration, and brand name inconsistencies between the trademark certificate and product label photographs.
🏭 Special Considerations for Importers
Air-cleaning appliances are one of the highest-growth import categories subject to BIS enforcement. Importers selling through e-commerce platforms must ensure every listed SKU holds a valid BIS CRS registration.
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