The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released a notification on February 3, 2026, announcing the launch of revised Indian Standards for several products, including luminaires, LED lamps, floodlights, street lighting fixtures, emergency lighting systems, lights, handlamps and LED tube lights. The new Indian Standards have incorporated the latest IEC norms and are expected to enhance the safety, performance, quality and dependability of lighting products sold in the Indian market.
The announcement brings into force new editions of standards under IS 10322, IS 16102 and IS 16614 along with the list of older standards scheduled to be withdrawn after a specific time period. To ensure a proper modification process, BIS later published a correction notice on 6 July 2026, postponing the withdrawal of several standards until 02 February 2027. This will give additional time for enterprises to comply with the adopted standards without disturbing their production and supply processes.
Understanding the Purpose of the Notification
The BIS Notification of February 3rd, 2026, is likely to revise some lighting-related Indian Standards to keep pace with current advances in technology and international IEC standards. The revisions will contribute to improving the safety, quality, performance, and reliability of luminaires, LED lamps, and other lighting products used in India.
Under this notification, BIS informs manufacturers, importers and other parties about:
New and updated Indian Standards that have been brought into force for different lighting products.
Existing Standards that are going to be ceased with the enforcement of new versions of the same.
The period of concurrent validity, during which both the previous and the new standards can be put into practice until the old standards are declared null and void.
What Does the Concurrent Period Mean?
A concurrent period is described as the window of time in which the old standard and the newly revised standard are considered valid at the same time. This gives manufacturers and importers enough time to adjust to the changes without interrupting production and compliance processes.
During this concurrent period, the manufacturers can do the following:
- Carry on complying with the present (old) standard.
- Start complying with the new standard right away.
- Get both standards accepted by BIS till the withdrawal date.
- Only new standards can be accepted by BIS after the withdrawal date.
Important Update Through BIS Corrigendum Dated 6 July 2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a corrigendum on 6 July 2026 to extend the transition period for several revised lighting standards introduced under the notification dated 3 February 2026. As per the corrigendum, the withdrawal date for the older standards listed under Serial Numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 has been extended from 02 August 2026 to 02 February 2027.
This extension provides manufacturers, importers, and certification holders with an additional six months to migrate to the revised standards, complete product testing, update documentation, and ensure compliance with the latest BIS CRS requirements. The move aims to support a smooth transition while minimising disruptions to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Standards That Received Extended Transition Periods
|
Sl. No. |
New Indian Standard Established |
Date of Establishment |
Existing Standard to be Withdrawn |
Withdrawal Date* |
|
1 |
IS 10322 (Part 1): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 1: General Requirements and Tests (IEC 60598-1:2024, MOD) (Second Revision) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 1): 2014 – Luminaires, Part 1: General Requirements and Tests (First Revision) |
02 August 2026 |
|
2 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 1): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 1 Fixed General Purpose Luminaires (Second Revision) (IEC 60598-2-1:2020) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 1): 2012 – Fixed General Purpose Luminaires (First Revision) |
02 February 2027** |
|
3 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 2): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 2 Recessed Luminaires and Recessed Air-Handling Luminaires (Second Revision) (IEC 60598-2-2:2023) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 2): 2012 – Recessed Luminaires (First Revision) |
02 February 2027** |
|
4 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 3): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 3 Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting (Second Revision) (IEC 60598-2-3:2002 + AMD1:2011 CSV) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 3): 2012 – Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting (First Revision) |
02 February 2027** |
|
5 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 4): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 4 Portable General Purpose Luminaires (First Revision) (IEC 60598-2-4:2017) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 4): 1987 – Portable General Purpose Luminaires |
02 August 2026 |
|
6 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 5): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 5 Floodlights (Second Revision) (IEC 60598-2-5:2015) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 5): 2013 – Floodlights (First Revision) |
02 February 2027** |
|
7 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 6): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 6 Handlamps (First Revision) (IEC 60598-2-8:2013) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 6): 2013 – Handlamps |
02 February 2027** |
|
8 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 7): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 7 Lighting Chains (Second Revision) (IEC 60598-2-20:2022) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 7): 2017 – Lighting Chains (First Revision) |
02 February 2027** |
|
9 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 8): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 8 Luminaires for Emergency Lighting (First Revision) (IEC 60598-2-22:2021) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 8): 2013 – Emergency Lighting |
02 February 2027** |
|
10 |
IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 18): 2026 – Luminaires, Part 5: Particular Requirements, Section 18 Luminaires for Swimming Pools and Similar Applications (IEC 60598-2-18:2022) |
02 February 2026 |
Not Applicable (New Standard) |
Not Applicable |
|
11 |
IS 16102 (Part 1): 2026 – Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 1 Safety Requirements (First Revision) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 16102 (Part 1): 2012 – Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 1 Safety Requirements |
02 February 2027** |
|
12 |
IS 16102 (Part 2): 2026 – Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2 Performance Requirements (Second Revision) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 16102 (Part 2): 2017 – Self-Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2 Performance Requirements (First Revision) |
02 August 2026 |
|
13 |
IS 16614 (Part 1): 2026 – Double-Capped LED Linear Lamps, Part 1 Safety Requirements (First Revision) |
02 February 2026 |
IS 16614 (Part 1): 2018 – Double-Capped LED Linear Lamps, Part 1 Safety Specification |
02 August 2026 |
Key Takeaways for Manufacturers and Importers
BIS notified about the changes in the standards for luminaires and other materials on Saturday, 3rd February 2026 for BIS Registration of Luminaires and LED Lamps.
- Most of the new standards have been developed in line with the most recent IEC standards, ensuring that their safety and performance align with previous standards.
- Manufacturers and importers should check the new standards, which may require them to test their products, conduct quality processes and record their compliance with new standards.
- Old BIS license holders must check their products for compliance with new standards, as old standards will no longer be valid.
- The BIS Corrigendum dated 6th July 2026 extended the implementation dates for the conditional standards 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 from 2nd August 2026 to 2nd February 2027.
- The extension has given manufacturers and importers six more months to complete testing and updating of documentation.
- The products under serial numbers 1, 5, 12 and 13 did not get that extension and continue to be subject to the previous implementation date of 2nd August 2026.
Conclusion
The changes to BIS regulations on 3 February 2026 involve revised criteria for luminaires, LED lamps, and other lighting products, aligned with the latest IEC guidelines, to improve the safety, quality, and functionality of such products. Therefore, manufacturers and importers need to ensure that they are aware of these changes and undertake sufficient testing and documentation updates to ensure compliance.
Further, businesses are provided with additional time to transition to the updated BIS regulations with the issuance of the BIS Corrigendum on 6 July 2026; hence, they should comply with the amended BIS guidelines.
