BIS Registration (CRS) for Self-Ballasted Led Lamps for General Lighting Services – IS 16102 (Part 1)

The BIS CRS Registration for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps (IS 16102 Part 1) is mandatory in India. Requiring manufacturers to get their products tested in BIS-approved labs for safety and performance, then apply online via the BIS portal with documents like manufacturing licenses, test report (TRF), and Critical Components List (CCL), to get the license, ensuring compliance for market entry. This process involves online submission, offline hardcopy submission, scrutiny, and final license grant, ensuring quality and consumer safety.

The Indian Standard 16102 (Part 1) specifies the safety and performance requirements for self-ballasted LED lamps intended for general lighting purposes. The BIS Registration under this standard ensures that products meet national safety norms and perform consistently under standard operating conditions. It falls under the Compulsory Registration Scheme- Scheme II.

On 13th September 2015, BIS made self-ballasted LED lamps mandatory for registration as per IS 16102 (Part 1). Without BIS Registration, you cannot manufacture, sell, store, or distribute it in the Indian Market.

Key Specification for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps or General Lighting Services Certification under BIS Scheme-II  

BIS Registration India of Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting under Scheme II of Schedule II confirms that the lamps are of high quality and safe. Self-ballasted LED lamps are among the lighting technologies that have become more and more accepted in the general lighting sector. These lamps are made to easily fit with the older light fixtures and incorporate their own drivers, which do away with the need for a separate ballast.

Moreover, Self-Ballasted LED lamps have an added benefit in that they can be created in such a way that they can cover an entire range of lighting needs. A good example can be to let them be made to produce either warm or cool white light, to have a high color rendering value, or to be dimmable. This flexibility helps self-ballasted LED lamps to be a wise choice for various lighting situations, be it residential, commercial, or industrial.

Key Aspects of IS 16102 Part-1

Let’s go through the key aspects of IS 16102 (Part 1) for obtaining BIS Registration in India: 

1. Type of Product: The standard that applies to Self-Ballasted LED Lamps or a lamp that contains all control equipment in the lamp housing/assembly.
2. Rated Voltage: Rated voltage (for example, 250V for direct current or 1000V for alternating current at 50Hz) with a wattage rating of 60 watts maximum for lamps.
3. Non-Repairable Product: The lamp will become a non-repairable product if it has been manufactured with a moulded-in design, associated wiring, and moulding equipment that will not allow the unit to be easily disassembled without causing irreparable damage to the device.
4. Protection Against Shock: The live components of this product must be attached to the outside of the device and inaccessible during normal use, and all metal parts (except for those of the current-carrying part of the lamp holder) must not become live.
5. Resistance to Insulation and Electrical Resistance: There must be sufficient insulation between live components and accessibility to the body of the lamp. Tests to determine the integrity of the dielectric strength of the lamp must be performed to establish the dielectric strength of the lamp when exposed to high humidity conditions.
6. Resistance to Heat and Fire: All external material protecting against electric shock must have adequate resistance to heat and fire, as demonstrated by the ball pressure test or glow wire test.
7. Fault Condition: The lamp must fail safely when subjected to faulty conditions, i.e., it cannot generate an explosion, ignite a flame, or create a hazardous or flammable gas, and the live components of the lamp must not be accessible.

Prerequisites for Obtaining CRS BIS Registration India for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

• Manufacturers - A BIS license is issued to the manufacturer. An importer or Trader are not eligible to get a BIS license. An importer can be an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) of a foreign manufacturer license will be issued to the Manufacturer.
• Manufacturing Address – The manufacturer has to mention the same address in the application as mentioned in the Business License. If a manufacturer has more than one manufacturing location, then a separate BIS license/Registration is required for each location.
• Products - Each product Category/ Indian Standard requires a BIS Registration number. But if the same product category includes several models or series models, one License / Registration Number can cover all Series models of the same product category or lead model.
• Brands / Trademarks – For every/Brand or Trademark, require a separate BIS Registration Number.

Procedure for Obtaining CRS Registration for IS 16102 (Part 1)

Both Indian Manufacturers and the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) have a distinct procedure for BIS registration. A summary of the BIS-CRS registration process is below.

Registration Steps for FMCS:

1. Designate an Indian Representative to represent the FMCS.
2. Register a BIS account on the BIS Portal.
3. Complete the online application.
4. Test samples at a BIS-recognised laboratory and upload the test report to the BIS Portal.
5. Make payment and apply.
6. The Indian BIS will check the application.
7. They will issue a license if there are no queries.

Registration Steps for Indian Manufacturers:

1. Register a BIS account at the BIS Portal
2. Complete the online application.
3. Test samples at a BIS-recognised laboratory and upload the test report to the BIS Portal.
4. Make payment and apply.
5. The BIS will examine the application.
6. The BIS will issue a licence if there are no queries.

Documents Required for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps Certification under CRS Scheme

The list of documents that BIS requires is as follows:

• The BIS application form was filled out by the proper procedure.
• Name and address documentation for the factory and the applicant.
• Third-party lab test report in accordance with Indian Standards
• If the Application is signed by an authorised signatory, an authorization letter from the CEO in that person's name is necessary.
• The Indian Agent and Nomination Form information applies to overseas or international manufacturers.
• Technical information on the items, including the PCB layout, the schematic diagrams, the user guide, and the critical component list
  Recognition receipt
• Undertaking and Affidavit certified with ID Proof and authorised Native Representative's signature" (in case of the foreign or overseas manufacturer)
• Official Test Results from the BIS Laboratory

BIS Registration Cost in India for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

The CRS BIS Registration Fees for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps are provided in the table below:

Why Choose ERCS Private Limited for CRS Registration for IS 16102 (Part 1)? 

ERCS Pvt. Ltd., as a BIS CRS Certificate Consultant, has developed a vast network within the Electronic Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services according to IS 16102 Part-1.

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 500 projects and technically competent associates in various Industries. We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel, so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.