BIS CERTIFICATION FOR HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE
IS 17550 (Part 1) : 2021

The tests described in the Indian Standard are type tests that apply to the Tropical Class (T) appliances. This standard applies to household refrigerating appliances classified as Tropical Class (T) and is intended for use in ambient temperatures from +18°C to +43°C.

Household refrigerators must be built so that they provide adequate performance and durability in use. A series of relevant tests are used to evaluate their performance in use.

Required Test

Test shall be classified in to three groups:

1. Type tests
2. Acceptance tests
3. Production routine tests

1. Type Test
   The type tests must include the following:
• Door seal test
• Test for the mechanical strength of self and similar components
• Door and fittings tests
• No-load adjustment test
• No-load performance test
• Ice-making test
• Thermal insulation test
• High voltage test
• Rated energy consumption test
• Internal frost accumulation and defrost test
2. Acceptance Tests
3. Production routine test
• Thermostat test
• Insulation resistance test
• Door seal test

BIS ISI MARK for REFRIGERATORS

Each refrigerator shall have marked permanently and legibly on one or several locations with the information prescribed in the standard. The standard mark (ISI Mark) may also be applied to each refrigerator. The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license for fridge from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark). The Bureau grants a license based on a successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, quality control and testing capabilities, and production process during a visit to its manufacturing premises.

BIS CERTIFICATION FOR FREEZERS IS 7872:2020

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECO MARK

The refrigerator shall conform to the quality, safety, and performance requirements prescribed in this standard for ECO Mark.

When applying for an ECO Mark, the Manufacturer must provide BIS with the consent clearance required by the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; 1977, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, as well as the authorization required by the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. For ECO-Mark, the refrigerator must meet the noise levels as specified in the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 from time to time.

Latest QCO for Household Refrigerating Appliance IS 17550 (Part 1):2021

PROCESS OF BIS ISI CERTIFICATION FOR REFRIGERATORS:

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Conclusion:

If a product falls under the scope of the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, All the manufacturers, importers, and foreign entities must obtain BIS ISI Certification. The Bureau may cancel the License if the product fails to meet certification requirements.

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