BIS Revises Safety Standard for LED Modules, Sets Transition Deadline for Compliance
9. October 2025The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised the safety standard IS 16103 (Part 1):2012 and reissued it as IS 16103 (Part 1):2025 / IEC 62031:2018. This updated standard governs safety requirements for LED modules used in general lighting. Notably, both the 2012 and 2025 versions will remain valid concurrently until January 21, 2026, after which the earlier version will be withdrawn.
LED lights usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.
The revised standard introduces new definitions for replaceable, non-replaceable, and non-user-replaceable LED modules. The marking requirements have been overhauled, including changes to built-in module markings and working voltage indicators. Annexe B has been removed, and additional safety measures—such as abnormal temperature and photobiological safety tests—have been added. Licensees are required to submit updated test reports and declarations of compliance for their models. New applicants may apply under either standard until the deadline, provided they commit to transitioning to the 2025 edition. Changes to licence scope will follow the same rules as new applications.
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