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Upgrade and update of safety standards for IT/AV products certified by BIS in India

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2025-10-15

The Indian Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology will migrate 42 categories of electronic products from the original dual track standard (IS 13252:2020, 27 categories of electronic and information technology products, and IS 616:2017, 15 categories of audio and video equipment) to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 (4th edition). The new standard adopts a risk assessment based security concept and covers consumer electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions.

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced in August 2025 that 42 categories of electronic products will be migrated from the original dual track standard (IS 13252:2020, 27 categories of electronic information technology products and IS 616:2017, 15 categories of audio and video equipment) to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 (4th edition) in order to reduce compliance costs for businesses and promote technological innovation. The new standard adopts a risk-based security concept and covers consumer electronics products such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions.

Core information of regulations

1. Applicable products

42 categories of electronic products (27 categories of electronic information technology products covered by the original IS 13252:2020 standard and 15 categories of audio and video equipment covered by the IS 616:2017 standard).

Exemption situation:

Temporary imported products (exhibition samples, research and development equipment);
Battery powered devices with voltage ≤ 50V and power ≤ 100W (such as Bluetooth earphones).

2. Effective time and transitional period arrangement

According to the schedule determined by the meeting, the standard migration of 42 traditional product categories will be completed within three years after the notification is released.

Transition period arrangement:

Traditional product category: 3-year transition period (migration completed before August 2028)
AR/VR devices: may be extended to 1 year (originally planned for 6 months); Registered products (with valid R numbers) are exempt from the new standard during the warranty period.

Main updates to standards

1. Key points of technical changes

Parts that no longer accept IEC 60065/IEC 60950-1 certification need to be retested;
Add a specialized classification for AR/VR devices, separating them from the original "Automatic Data Processing Machine (ADPM)" or "Video Display Unit (VDU)" classification to solve the problem of fuzzy classification previously;
Add 100000 durability testing requirements for foldable/sliding structures (such as foldable screen phones);
Add testing requirements for transient voltage (such as surge protection for 5G equipment);
Increase battery thermal runaway testing for wireless charging devices and require multiple protection circuit designs;
Strengthen battery safety requirements (such as button battery compartment design, fireproof shell opening standards);
Strengthen the flame retardancy testing of non-metallic materials (such as UL 94 V-0 level) and clarify the applicable scenarios for the Glow Wire Test (GWIT); Refine energy source classification (PS1-PS3): PS1 (low risk) → PS2 (medium risk) → PS3 (high risk).

2. Coordination with other standards

Compatible with IEC 62368-1:2023 and EU EN 62368-1:2023, but including Indian local differential:

The power plug must comply with IS 1293 (Indian three pin plug standard); The voltage range is marked as 230V ± 10% (50Hz).

Certification and testing requirements

1. Certification requirements

The laboratory must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and have the testing qualification of IS/IEC 62368-1:2023;

Products with R numbers are exempt from the new standard during the warranty period.

2. Test report requirements

The testing report must be issued by a laboratory accredited by BIS;

Include all local differential clauses in India (such as IS 1293 plug testing).

3. Logo sticker

The product body needs to be marked with the BIS certification mark (ISI Mark) and registration number (such as CM/L-XXXXXXX).

Violation punishment:

First violation: product seizure+maximum fine of 200000 rupees (≈ 17000 RMB);
Repeated violations: revocation of BIS certification qualification+criminal liability (up to 2 years imprisonment).

4. Suggestions for enterprise response

At present, we are in a transitional period between the old and new versions. Different companies have the following suggestions for response:

Newly applied certification enterprise	Immediately design the product according to the 2023 standard, prioritize testing the energy source classification and fire-resistant enclosure clauses
Certified enterprise	No re certification is required before March 23, 2026, but standard upgrades must be synchronized during product iterations
Component suppliers	Ensure that the battery/power module passes the new PS3 level test and provides a Declaration of Compliance (DoC)

The new version of the standard significantly enhances the safety requirements for high-energy devices, such as fast charging power supplies and 5G devices.

Enterprises need to focus on investigating:

Does the energy source classification meet PS2/PS3 requirements;
Does the battery protection circuit comply with multiple fault protection;
Integrity of durability test data for mechanical structures
Suggestion for immediate action: Confirm laboratory qualifications through the BIS certification inquiry portal to avoid delaying the marketing cycle.

The IEC/EN 62368-1:2023 standard has been widely applied in major markets such as the United States and the European Union. India's implementation of the IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 standard this time will fully align its electronic product safety regulatory system with international mainstream standards. Unified security standards will provide better protection for the rapidly growing electronic consumer market.