To guarantee quality and safety, Air Coolers and Air Filters must be certified at BIS, or Bureau of Indian Standards. While Air Filters follow IS 17570 (Part 1:2021, specifying efficiency and classification criteria), Air Coolers must conform with IS 3315:2019, encompassing performance and safety requirements. Applications for certification must be submitted, factories inspected, products tested, and Quality Control Order (QCO) 2023 compliance followed. To use the ISI brand, manufacturers must get a BIS license, therefore guaranteeing regulatory permission for sale in India. For comprehensive instructions, refer to the BIS official website, bis.gov.in.
Evaporative Air Coolers (Desert Coolers)
3315:2019Air Filters for general ventilation – Technical specifications requirements and classification system based upon particulate matter efficiency (ePM)
17570 (Part 1): 2021 ISO 16890-2: 2016Yes, as per the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2023, compliance with IS 3315:2019 (Air Coolers) and IS 17570 (Part 1):2021 (Air Filters) is required.
Submit an online application via bis.gov.in, provide product details, undergo factory inspection, and complete lab testing.
Typically two years, renewable based on continued compliance.
Fees vary based on product category, testing, and inspection.
Around 30-90 days, depending on testing and inspection results.
