Mandatory BIS Standard
ISI Mark for Electric instantaneous water heaters – IS 8978
BIS ISI mark (Scheme-I)
IS 8978
- Minimum marking fee per year
- ₹20,800 – ₹1,04,000
- Micro to large firms
- Testing cost
- ₹14,000 – ₹43,000
- Based on 11 lab prices
- HSN code
- 85161000
- Check the code with customs
The government has issued a Quality Control Order (QCO) for Electric instantaneous water heaters (IS 8978). The start date is not fixed yet. When the order starts, the ISI mark will be compulsory. Apply early, because labs get busy close to the date.
How it works: a BIS-approved lab tests your samples against IS 8978. A BIS officer then visits your factory. If everything is in order, BIS gives you a licence. You can then print the ISI mark with your licence number (CM/L number). Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR).
Every year you pay BIS a minimum marking fee. It is ₹20,800 for micro firms and ₹1,04,000 for large firms. The fee also depends on how much you make: ₹2.60 per piece. You pay whichever amount is higher. Lab testing costs about ₹14,000 – ₹43,000 per sample, based on quotes from 11 BIS-approved labs. These prices are a guide only and do not include GST.
Indian Standard covered
| IS number | Product | Testing cost |
|---|---|---|
| IS 8978 | Electric instantaneous water heaters | ₹14,000 – ₹43,00011 labs |
- Legal order: Appliance-specific QCO notified/proposed (ACs, refrigerators, fans, coolers, water heaters, RO)
Minimum marking fee by firm size
You pay BIS a minimum marking fee every year. Micro, small and medium firms (with Udyam registration) pay less. BIS also works out a fee from the unit rate and your production. You pay whichever amount is higher.
- Large firms
- ₹1,04,000
- Medium firms
- ₹84,000
- Small firms
- ₹52,000
- Micro firms
- ₹20,800
Unit rate: ₹2.60 per piece
- Other BIS charges
- ₹9,000 for every ISI mark product: application charge ₹1,000 · licence fee ₹1,000 · audit charges ₹7,000
- Foreign manufacturers
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All prices are a guide only and do not include GST. Rules and dates can change, so check the latest notice before you apply. Ask us for an up-to-date quote.
Common questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for Electric instantaneous water heaters?
Not yet. The government has issued the order, but the start date is not fixed. Until then, the ISI mark is optional. We follow the official notices and can tell you the latest position.
What is the BIS marking fee for Electric instantaneous water heaters?
The minimum fee each year is ₹1,04,000 for large firms, ₹84,000 for medium firms, ₹52,000 for small firms and ₹20,800 for micro firms. Your firm size comes from your Udyam registration. BIS also works out a fee at ₹2.60 per piece. You pay the higher amount. GST is extra. These figures are a guide, based on the BIS fee list.
How much does testing for IS 8978 cost?
Lab charges are usually ₹14,000 – ₹43,000 per sample. This is based on quotes from 11 BIS-approved labs. The final price depends on your model, its versions and the tests needed.
What is the HSN code for Electric instantaneous water heaters?
It usually comes under HSN 85161000. Check the code on your bill of entry, because customs decides the code for the exact product.
Can a foreign manufacturer get the ISI mark?
Yes. Factories outside India apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). They must also name a representative in India, called an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR). The licence is in the name of the factory. Once the product is mandatory, importers cannot clear the goods at customs without it.
How long does BIS certification take?
Factories in India usually get a licence 30 to 60 days after a good test report. Factories outside India (FMCS) should plan for four to six months, including the factory visit.
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