Key highlights
Yes. BIS certification under Scheme X is required for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC, which is covered by the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (S.O. 4044(E)) issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 11 November 2020. The product must conform to IS/IEC 60947: Part 2, and cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or distributed in India without BIS certification.
- Indian Standard: IS/IEC 60947: Part 2.
- Scheme: BIS certification under Scheme X.
- Status: Mandatory.
- Quality Control Order: Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (S.O. 4044(E)), notified on 11 November 2020.
- Category: Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.
- HSN code: 8536.
Indian Standard and scheme
The Indian Standard for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC is IS/IEC 60947: Part 2. Certification is under BIS certification under Scheme X, and is listed under Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.
Is BIS certification mandatory?
Yes. BIS certification under Scheme X is required for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC, which is covered by the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (S.O. 4044(E)) issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 11 November 2020. The product must conform to IS/IEC 60947: Part 2, and cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or distributed in India without BIS certification.
The order has 8 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); see the order's page for each one.
Testing
Samples are tested against IS/IEC 60947: Part 2 in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
Source: the BIS list of products under compulsory certification and the Gazette notification of the order. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Quality Control Order for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC
The order below makes BIS certification mandatory for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC.
Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020
- Order:
- S.O. 4044(E)
- Issued by:
- Ministry of Heavy Industries
- Notified:
- 11 November 2020
How to Get BIS Certification for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC
AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC is certified under the Product Certification Scheme (Scheme-I, ISI mark).
- 1
Confirm the standard and product scope
Check the Indian Standard that applies, the product variants and grades you make, and whether a Quality Control Order makes certification mandatory.
- 2
Apply on BIS Manakonline
Submit the licence application with factory, manufacturing and quality-control details and pay the application fee. Foreign manufacturers apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 3
Factory inspection and sample testing
A BIS officer inspects the factory, checks the manufacturing and in-house testing set-up, and draws samples for testing against the Indian Standard in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
- 4
Licence grant
Once the samples pass and the inspection is satisfactory, BIS grants the licence, and the product can carry the ISI mark with the licence number.
- 5
Surveillance and renewal
BIS keeps checking marked products through surveillance inspections and market samples, and the licence must be renewed before it expires.
BIS Certification Cost and Timeline for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC
Estimated total cost
₹46K – ₹1.8L
Estimate from the CompliFind BIS cost calculator for an Indian manufacturer certifying one variant under normal processing, including 18% GST and excluding consultant fees. More variants, foreign manufacture or fast-track change the total; use the cost calculator for your case.
Estimated timeline
10–16 weeks
Time to grant of licence for an Indian manufacturer under normal processing, from the CompliFind cost calculator; it includes product testing.
Cost breakdown
Indicative, excluding GST| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government Fee (BIS) | ₹9K – ₹16K |
| Testing Fee | ₹15K – ₹60K |
| Marking Fee (Annual) | ₹15K – ₹75K |
| GST (18%) | ₹7K – ₹27.2K |
Calculate the cost for your case
Government fee, testing, marking fee and timeline for AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC, by applicant type, number of models and urgency.
Documents Required
What BIS asks for when certifying AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC.
- Factory registration and address proof
- Manufacturing process flow chart
- List of manufacturing machinery and in-house test equipment
- Quality control plan and test records
- Trademark or brand registration
- Authorised Indian Representative documents (foreign manufacturers)
Testing Labs for IS/IEC 60947: Part 2
BIS tests samples of AC Circuit-Breakers (Category B) – All ratings above 440 V AC against IS/IEC 60947: Part 2 in its own or a BIS-recognised laboratory.
Find BIS-recognised labsOfficial Sources
- Gazette notification S.O. 4044(E)· Gazette of India
- Bureau of Indian Standards· BIS
- BIS Manakonline (licence applications)· BIS
Compiled from official BIS and Gazette sources and last reviewed in October 2026. Standards and orders are amended from time to time; confirm the current requirement with BIS before you apply.
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