BIS CRS Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 – Latest BIS Notification

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new implementation guidelines for migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (CRO). These guidelines, dated 09 March 2026, follow the MeitY notification of 29 October 2025 and introduce a major safety standard transition for electronic and ICT equipment in India.

The new standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 – Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Safety Requirements will replace the existing standards IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 for many product categories covered under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners must ensure compliance with the new BIS standard before the transition deadline to continue selling products in India.

What is IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is the latest hazard-based safety standard for audio, video, information technology, and communication technology equipment. Unlike earlier prescriptive safety standards, this standard uses a hazard-based engineering approach (HBSE) to address safety risks associated with electronic products.

The standard covers safety requirements for products such as:

• Information technology equipment
• Audio and video devices
• Communication technology equipment
• Consumer electronics
• Power supplies and accessories

The objective is to improve product safety, harmonize international standards, and enhance consumer protection in India.

BIS CRS Migration Notification – Key Highlights

1. New Standard Introduced

The Government of India has notified IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 under the BIS CRS scheme. This standard supersedes the following BIS standards:

• IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
• IS 616:2017

2. Concurrent Running Period

The government has allowed a transition period until 01 November 2028. During this period:

• Both old standards and the new standard will run simultaneously.
• Manufacturers may obtain BIS registration under either standard.

After the transition period ends:

• IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 will be withdrawn.
• All registrations must comply with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

3. Deadline for Compliance

The final compliance deadline is 01 November 2028. After this date, products not complying with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 cannot be registered or sold in India under CRS.

Products Covered Under the New BIS Standard

The migration applies to a large number of electronic and ICT products under BIS CRS. Major product categories include:

Consumer Electronics

• LED / LCD / Plasma Televisions
• Smart Speakers
• Bluetooth Speakers
• Wireless Headphones & Earphones
• Video Cameras
• Digital Cameras
• Webcams

IT & Computing Equipment

• Laptops, notebooks, and tablets
• Printers, MFDs, plotters, and scanners
• Automatic Data Processing Machines
• USB external hard drives
• External solid-state storage devices

Communication & Mobile Devices

• Mobile phones
• Wireless keyboards
• Smart watches
• Set top boxes
• Telephone answering machines

Power & Accessories

• Power adaptors
• SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supplies)
• Power banks

Security & Surveillance

• CCTV cameras
• CCTV recorders

Commercial Devices

• POS terminals
• Cash registers
• ATM machines
• Passport readers and smart card readers

Overall, more than 38 product categories under CRS are impacted by this transition.

Why This CRS Migration is Important

The introduction of IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 aligns India with international safety standards for electronic and ICT equipment. Key benefits include:

• Improved electrical safety standards
• Harmonization with global IEC regulations
• Better consumer protection
• Simplified safety evaluation framework
• Support for modern electronic technologies

Manufacturers exporting products to India must now ensure full compliance with the new BIS safety framework.

How to Obtain BIS CRS Certification under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023

The BIS CRS registration process includes:

Step 1 – Product Testing

Testing must be conducted in a BIS-recognized laboratory as per IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

Step 2 – Document Preparation

Required documents include:

• Test reports
• Product specifications
• Manufacturer details
• Authorization letter
• Trademark documents

Step 3 – BIS Portal Application

Submit the application through the BIS CRS online portal.

Step 4 – Registration Approval

Once approved, BIS issues a CRS Registration Number, allowing the product to be sold in India.

Conclusion

The BIS CRS migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 represents a significant regulatory update for electronics and ICT equipment in India. Manufacturers must prepare for this transition before 01 November 2028, when the previous standards IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 will be withdrawn.

Companies should begin upgrading testing, documentation, and certification processes early to avoid disruptions in the Indian market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BIS CRS Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023

1. What is the latest BIS CRS notification regarding IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued implementation guidelines on 09 March 2026 regarding the migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. This new safety standard replaces IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 for multiple electronic and ICT products registered under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).

2. What is IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is a safety standard for audio, video, information technology, and communication technology equipment. It introduces a hazard-based safety engineering approach and is designed to replace older safety standards previously used under the BIS CRS scheme.

3. Which BIS standards are being replaced by IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

The new standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 replaces the following BIS standards:

• IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• IS 616:2017 – Safety of Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus

These standards will be gradually withdrawn after the transition period.

4. What is the deadline to implement IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

The last date for concurrent running of the old and new standards is 01 November 2028. After this date, IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 will be withdrawn and all BIS CRS registrations must comply with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

5. Can manufacturers still apply for BIS CRS registration under the old standards?

Yes, during the transition period manufacturers can still apply under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017. However, applicants must provide a declaration confirming that they will migrate to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 before the deadline of 01 November 2028.

6. What products are covered under the new BIS standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

The migration applies to many electronics and IT products including laptops and tablets, mobile phones, televisions, Bluetooth speakers, smart watches, printers and scanners, CCTV cameras, power banks, USB external hard drives, wireless headphones and earphones, and smart speakers. More than 38 product categories under the BIS CRS scheme are affected by this update.

7. What must existing BIS CRS license holders do?

Existing BIS license holders must conduct product testing as per IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, submit test reports from a BIS recognized laboratory, upload documents through the standard revision/amendment/essential requirement option in the BIS portal, and provide declarations confirming compliance for series models. Failure to complete the migration before the deadline may lead to cancellation of the BIS license or deletion of product models from the license scope.

8. Do mobile phones and televisions require additional BIS standards?

Yes. Some product categories require compliance with additional standards along with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, including IS 18112:2025 for LED/LCD/Plasma televisions, IS 16333 (Part 3):2022 for mobile phones, and security requirements for IP-based CCTV cameras. If migration affects these standards, updated test reports must also be submitted.

9. What happens if a manufacturer does not migrate to the new standard?

If manufacturers do not implement IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 before 01 November 2028, their BIS CRS license may become invalid, BIS may cancel the license, and the product may not be allowed to be sold in India. Therefore, companies must ensure timely compliance.

10. How can manufacturers obtain BIS CRS certification under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023?

To obtain BIS CRS registration under the new standard, manufacturers must get the product tested in a BIS recognized laboratory, prepare required documentation and technical files, submit the application on the BIS CRS online portal, and receive the CRS registration number after approval. This registration is mandatory before selling the product in the Indian market.