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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-15122025-268499
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 5477]
NEW DELHI, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1947
MINISTRY OF POWER
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th December, 2025
[F. No. 10/16/2020-EC]
S.O. 5665(E)-In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy
Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), the Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy
Efficiency, hereby specifies, the following norms for process and energy consumption standards for the star labelling
for countertop induction hobs, also commercially known as induction cooktops or stoves, used for household and
similar purposes, being manufactured, or imported in India shall, meet the performance requirements of the
induction hob prescribed in IS 19014:2022, measurement of standby power requirement of the induction hob
prescribed in IEC 62301:2011, safety requirement prescribed in IS 302-2-6 and a label to be affixed on Induction hob
shall display star label based on the Energy Consumption matrix.
2. (1) Definitions. - In this notification, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) 'Induction cooking zone' means cooking zone on which the pan is heated by means of an induction
element below the glass ceramic and the eddy currents are inducted at the bottom of the pan by means of
magnetic field;
(b) 'cooking area with limitative markings' means area where cookware is placed and heated by an inducted
magnetic field and the area is marked to show the limits where more than one cookware can be used
simultaneously while the cookware pieces can be used and controlled separately from each other at the
same time;
(c) 'cooking area without limitative markings' means area where cookware is placed and heated by an
inducted magnetic field without limitative markings;
(d) 'maximum power' means maximum possible power setting while only one cookware is used;
(e) 'standardized cookware' means cookware that is in accordance with the specifications mentioned in sub-
clause 8 6.1 of IS 19014:2022;
(f) 'standby mode' means the mode where the product is switched to standby using appliance controls or
switches that are accessible and intended for operation by the user during normal use to attain the lowest
power consumption that may persist for an indefinite time while connected to a main power source and
used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
(g) 'label period' means the label validity period of the energy consumption standards provided under the star
rating plan specified in this notification;
(h) 'label' means any written, printed, marked, stamped or graphic matter affixed to or appearing on the
product or packaging, provided that the product inside the packaging to which the label is affixed conform
to all the requirements given in this notification;
(i) 'family of models' means the range of models of a particular brand, to which a single set of test reports is
applicable and where each of the models has the same relevant physical characteristics, performance
characteristics, star rating, Energy consumption;
(j) 'validity of label' means the validity period of energy consumption standards specified in this notification;
(2) energy consumption of hob: The electrical energy (in Wh) consumed per 1000 g of water load and it is the
average of the normalized energy consumption of the hob per cooking area and is calculated by
considering all cookware pieces under test, using the following formula,—
Ehob = 1000g / n_cw × Σ(E_cw / m_cw)
where,
Ehob is the energy consumption calculated per 1000 g water in Wh;
Ecw is the energy consumption with a single cookware under test in Wh;
m_cw is the quantity of water used for the test of the respective cookware piece in g; n_cw is the number of cookware
pieces on the stove
(3) 'thermal efficiency' means the ratio of the heat received in a heating unit of an induction hob to the energy
input to a heating unit of an induction hob.
Note: Thermal efficiency shall be calculated for heating period only when subjected to test in accordance with clause 10
of IS 19014:2022 and the thermal efficiency calculation is based on the time taken for the water temperature to rise by
75 K and excludes the simmering time period. The following equation shall be used to determine the thermal
efficiency,-
Thermal Efficiency, η= {(c₁×m1 + c2× m2) × ΔΤ / (3.6 x 103x E)} * 100%
Where,
η is Thermal efficiency (%) of the Induction Hob c₁ is Specific heat of water, 4.18 kJ/Kg-°C
m₁ is Mass of water (kg)
C2 is Specific heat of Cookware bottom material, Stainless Steel AISI Type 430, 0.450 KJ/Kg-°C m2 is Total mass of
Cookware body and lid (kg);
E is Electricity consumption (kWh) for heating until water temperature reaches Tc as per IS 19014:2022;
ΔT is the temperature rise, △T= T2 – T1 (°C)
3. Star level or star rating plan. — (1) There shall be a label affixed on each induction hobs which shall display a
maximum of five stars with an interval of one star based on the basis of energy consumption.
(2) The Star Rating shall be evaluated on the basis of Energy consumption of Hob (Ehob) and the star rating bands
as specified in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1
Valid from 1st July, 2026 to 31st December, 2028
Star Rating Band for Induction Hob
+-----------------+--------------------------+
| Star rating | Energy Consumption, Ehob (Wh)|
+-----------------+--------------------------+
| 1 Star * | 200 ≥ Ehob >194 |
| 2 Star * * | 194 ≥ Ehob >188 |
| 3 Star * * * | 188 ≥ Ehob >182 |
| 4 Star * * * * | 182 ≥ Ehob >175 |
| 5 Star * * * * *| Ehob≤175 |
+-----------------+--------------------------+
(3) There shall be no negative tolerance for the Star Rating Bands and all tested products shall meet minimum
threshold limit for respective Star Rating Band.
4. (1) Performance testing parameters: For the purpose of determining the performance of an Induction hob, following
tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS 19014:2022
(a) Energy Consumption (Ehob);
(b) Thermal efficiency;
(c) Heating up time; and
(d) Standby power;
(2) Test Report: The results of tests shall be reported in the prescribed format as given in Annexure I and II of this
notification
(a) Rounding off, The test values shall be rounded off to respective significant figures as per IS 2:1960- rules
for rounding off numerical values;
(b) Performance Test, For determining the performance of the product with respect to the performance
parameters mentioned in clause (a) to clause (d) of sub paragraph (1) on paragraph 4 this notification.
(3) Tolerance Limit The tolerance limits for all the measurements, measuring instruments and the cookware
dimensions shall be in accordance with IS 19014:2022.
5. Pre-eligibility criteria, For participation in Bureau of Energy Efficiency's star labeling program, it is mandatory
that the product shall meet the following requirements:—
(i) induction hobs must carry valid Bureau of Indian Standard certification mark for which valid test certificate
form an accredited test lab should be submitted by the manufacturer or importer
(ii) Power consumption in standby mode ≤ 1.1W in accordance with IEC 62301:2011.
(iii) Thermal efficiency ≥ 80%
ANNEXURE I
Test report proforma for reporting the test results of induction hob shall be in accordance with requirements of IS
19014:2022 for performance and standby power in accordance with clause 15 of IS 19014 and IEC 6230 and for
safety test the test results shall be in accordance with IS 302-2-6,
1. Complete and attach a separate copy of the particulars below for each test type, as applicable,
(i) Name and address of the test lab
(ii) Tel/E-mail
(iii) Manufacturers own lab or third party lab
(iv) Copy of the valid accreditation certificate of NABL or any other lab accreditation body
(v) Date of receipt of samples (in case of outside lab)
(vi) Name of the testing personnel
(vii) Number of samples received
(viii) Condition of samples when received
(ix) Whether all the test to be conducted are clearly mentioned in the test request
2. Details of the Electric Induction hob, -
(i) Brand and name of the manufacture:
(ii) Model name or number:
(iii) Serial number or lot number or batch number of the sample under test:
(iv) Rated voltage or frequency:
(v) Rated Wattage:
(vi) Standby Power Consumption:
(vii) Thermal Efficiency, η (%):
(viii) Energy consumption (Ehob):
(ix) Diameter of the cooking zone in (mm):
(x) Heating up time:
3. Test summary
3.1.Performance tests
3.2.1 Power consumption:
3.2.2 Energy Consumption:
(a) Ecw
(b) Ehob
3.2.3 Heating up time:
3.2.4 Standby Power:
3.2.5 Thermal Efficiency:
The values for these tests shall be reported in the format mentioned in the table below:—
+--------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Parameters | Test standard and clause | Measured Value| Declared | Remarks |
| | followed | | Value | (Compliant/Non-compliant) |
+--------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Test room condition(ambient condition)| | | | |
| Type of cookware used (material, Diameter| | | | |
| diameter, weight) | Weight | | | |
+--------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Stand by Power | | | | |
| Heating up time | | | | |
| Thermal Efficiency (n)% | | | | |
| Energy Consumption ofthecookware (Ecw)| Reading 1 | | | |
| | Reading 2 | | | |
| | Reading 3 | | | |
| Energy Consumption of the hob (Ehob)| Reading 1 | | | |
| | Reading 2 | | | |
| | Reading 3 | | | |
+--------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
ANNEXURE II
Test report proforma for reporting the test result in accordance with IS 302-2-6
+---------+-------------------------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------+
| Sr. No. | Nature of Test | Test standard and clause | Measure | Declared | Comply |
| | | followed | d value | value | (Yes/No.) |
+---------+-------------------------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------+
| 1 | Protection against access to live parts | | | | |
| 2 | Power input and current | | | | |
| 3 | Heating (Temperature rise) | | | | |
| 4 | Leakage current and electric Strength at | | | | |
| | operating temperature | | | | |
| 5 | Transient over voltages | | | | |
| 6 | Moisture resistance | | | | |
| 7 | Leakage current and electric Strength | | | | |
| | Overload protection of transformers | | | | |
| 8 | and associated circuits | | | | |
| 9 | Abnormal operation | | | | |
| 10 | Stability and mechanical hazards | | | | |
| 11 | Mechanical strength | | | | |
| 12 | Construction | | | | |
| 13 | Internal wiring | | | | |
| 14 | Components | | | | |
| 15 | Supply connection and external flexible | | | | |
| | cords | | | | |
| 16 | Terminals for external conductors | | | | |
| 17 | Provision for earthing | | | | |
| 18 | Screws and connections | | | | |
| 19 | Clearances, creepage distances and | | | | |
| | solid insulation | | | | |
| 20 | Resistance to heat and fire | | | | |
| 21 | Resistance to rusting | | | | |
| 22 | Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards | | | | |
+---------+-------------------------------------------------+----------------------------+---------------+----------------+--------------------+
DHIRAJ KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Chief Engineer
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Date: 2025.12.15 16:01:54+05'30'