BEE mandatory appliances: no star label, no sale in India.
For 18 appliance types, from refrigerators and ACs to ceiling fans, geysers, TVs and LED lamps, a valid BEE star label is a legal condition of sale. Manufacturers, importers and brands must register before units reach shops or marketplaces. We handle testing, BEE filing and the BIS approvals these appliances also need.
Mandatory BEE updates you need to know
Dates from the BEE Star Label portal and the 2026 regulations.
Induction hobs become mandatory 1 Jan 2027
Induction hobs move from the voluntary to the mandatory list. Register and label models now so stock already in the market is compliant on day one.
Tubular fluorescent lamps discontinued 1 Jul 2026
BEE’s labelling for tubular fluorescent lamps was discontinued, in line with the shift to LED lighting.
QR code on every label Regulations 2026
Star labels now carry a QR code with the label particulars, and must appear on every registered unit at both offline and online points of sale.
Prepaid label fees 1 Apr 2027
Label fees are to be paid upfront when you request QR codes on the BEE portal, instead of quarterly in arrears.
BEE mandatory appliances: the key facts
| Rule | Mandatory appliances (Schedule A of the 2026 regulations) can’t carry a label, or be sold, without BEE permission |
| Appliances | 18 types including refrigerators, ACs, chillers, ceiling fans, geysers, TVs, washing machines, LED lamps, distribution transformers, solar inverters and LPG stoves; induction hobs from 1 January 2027 |
| Who registers | Each company that manufactures, sells or imports the appliance in India |
| Costs | ₹5,000 company fee, ₹3,00,000 security deposit per appliance (₹50,000 small-scale), ₹5,000 per model, plus per-unit label fees |
| Also needed | Most mandatory appliances also need BIS ISI or BIS CRS |
| Enforcement | Market and online surveillance, check testing, forfeiture of deposit, suspension and penalties under the Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025 |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles BEE registration for manufacturers, importers and brands: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
All 18 BEE mandatory appliances
Appliances that can’t be sold in India without a valid BEE star label, with the official per-unit label fee and the BIS approval most models also need.
Showing all 18 appliances
| No. | Appliance | BEE Label Fee | Also Needs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Frost-free refrigerators | ₹15 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A1a | Direct cool refrigerators | ₹15 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A1b | Deep freezers | ₹25 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2 | Room air conditioners, fixed speed | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2a | Room air conditioners, variable speed (inverter) | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2c | Cassette, floor-standing tower, ceiling and corner ACs | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A2b | Light commercial air conditioners | ₹95 per unit | Check with us | |
| A2d | Chillers | ₹5 per kW | None notified | |
| A3 | Electric ceiling fans | ₹2 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A4 | Storage water heaters (electric geysers) | ₹5 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A5 | Colour televisions | ₹10 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| A5a | Ultra-high definition (UHD) televisions | ₹30 per unit | BIS CRS | |
| A6 | Washing machines (semi-automatic, top load, front load) | ₹30 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A7a | Self-ballasted LED lampsQR code needed on lamps above 5 W | ₹10 per 100 units | BIS CRS | |
| A8 | Distribution transformers | ₹100 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| A9 | Grid-connected solar inverters | ₹5 per kW | BIS CRS | |
| A10 | Domestic LPG stoves | ₹1 per unit | BIS ISI | |
| 2027 | Induction hobsMandatory from 1 January 2027; voluntary until then | ₹5 per unit | BIS CRS |
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It may be listed under a different name, or on the voluntary list.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: BEE Star Label portal appliance lists and Schedules A and B of the BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, checked on 1 November 2026. “Also needs” shows the BIS approval that typically applies; we confirm it for your exact model.
Get your BEE registration quote and timeline
Tell us the appliance and models. A specialist confirms the star-rating table, BIS needs, total cost and timeline, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- BEE and BIS togetherOne plan for both approvals, so you’re not waiting on one to start the other.
What a mandatory BEE registration costs
Plus the per-unit label fee in the list, paid quarterly.
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Two approvals, planned together
BIS certifies safety. BEE certifies energy performance. For most mandatory appliances you need both before the first sale.
BIS ISI Appliances
ACs, refrigerators, deep freezers, washing machines, ceiling fans, geysers, distribution transformers and LPG stoves need an ISI licence. See ISI.
BIS CRS Appliances
Colour and UHD TVs, LED lamps, grid-connected solar inverters and induction hobs need BIS CRS registration. See CRS.
One Test Plan
Where labs allow, we line up BIS and BEE testing on the same samples and timeline, so you’re not waiting on one approval to start the other.
What goes wrong with mandatory appliances
Selling Before Permission
Affixing or selling with no label, a counterfeit label or a look-alike label leads to deposit forfeiture and a one-year suspension of the model registration.
Online Listings Without Label
The label must be visible at e-commerce points of sale too. BEE can have marketplaces delist the model.
Missing Rating Revisions
When star tables change, a self-declaration is due within 60 days and old-standard production must stop.
Unpaid Label Fees
Quarterly fees unpaid for a year can cancel all labels and see your name published as a defaulter.
Check Test Failure
A failed second test means public notice, stock withdrawal and penalties, with the costs of retesting on you.
No Authorised Seller List
The list of authorised sellers is due by 30 April every year.
Common questions about BEE mandatory appliances
Which appliances are mandatory under BEE in 2026?
Can I sell a mandatory appliance without a BEE label?
When do induction hobs need a BEE star label?
What is the label fee for mandatory appliances?
Do mandatory BEE appliances also need BIS certification?
Does the BEE label have to appear on e-commerce listings?
What happens when BEE revises the star rating table?
Can imported appliances get BEE registration?
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Register your mandatory appliance before it ships
Tell us the appliance and models. We’ll confirm the star-rating table, BIS requirement, total cost and timeline in writing, free.