Latest IS 62368-1:2023 update for BIS CRS

India has started migrating products previously covered under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and
IS 616:2017 to the new combined standard IS 62368-1:2023 for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment. The old standards will continue to run in parallel for most affected product categories until 1 November 2028. After that date, IS 13252 and IS 616 will be withdrawn for those categories.

For Extended Reality products such as AR, VR and MR devices, the timeline is shorter. BIS states that the concurrent running period ended on 1 May 2026. Since that date has already passed, new licences for these products should now be processed under IS 62368-1:2023 only.

Main requirements

For existing BIS CRS licence holders, the migration is not just a paperwork change. They must submit complete test reports under IS 62368-1:2023 from a BIS-recognised laboratory for all lead models already covered in the licence. They must also provide an undertaking that the requirements have been implemented for the other series models covered under the same licence.

For some products, additional requirements may still apply. For example, TVs may also need to maintain compliance with IS 18112:2025, mobile phones with IS 16333 (Part 3):2022, and IP-based CCTV cameras with the applicable security requirements. If the migration to IS 62368-1:2023 affects those additional requirements, complete test reports must also be submitted; if not, a signed declaration is required.

MeitY also issued revised series guidelines on 20 May 2026. These allow up to 10 models in one series unless a specific product category allows more. The worst-case model must be selected for testing, and models in the same series generally need the same IP rating, enclosure concept, insulation class, energy-source classification, safeguard system and rated input voltage.

Difference between new and old applications

For new applications, manufacturers can already apply under IS 62368-1:2023. For most product categories, applications may still be processed under the old standards during the parallel-running period, but only until 1 November 2028. If an applicant uses the old standard during this period, they must give a declaration that they will migrate to IS 62368-1:2023 by the deadline.

For existing licences, the process is handled as a migration or standard-revision activity. The licensee must submit new IS 62368-1:2023 test reports for lead models and an undertaking for series models. If the licensee does not complete the required actions before the deadline, BIS will cancel the licence or delete models from the scope.

More information:
Anja Jerovšek
E-mail: anja.jerovsek@siq.si
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