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

If you manufacture or import Self-Ballasted LED Lamps in India, BIS Registration under IS 16102 Part 1 is legally mandatory — and has been since 13th September 2015. Governed under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Scheme II, this registration requires manufacturers to get their products tested at BIS-approved laboratories and apply through the official BIS portal before selling, storing, or distributing their products in the Indian market.

Without a valid BIS CRS Registration, you cannot legally manufacture, sell, store, or distribute Self-Ballasted LED Lamps anywhere in India. Non-compliance attracts product seizure, heavy penalties, and a permanent market ban.IS 16102 Part 1 sets out safety and performance requirements for self-ballasted LED lamps designed for general lighting covering residential, commercial, and industrial applications. These lamps incorporate their own drivers, eliminating the need for a separate ballast, and can be manufactured to produce warm or cool white light, high colour rendering, or dimmable output, making them one of the most versatile lighting solutions available today.

Key Specification for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps or General Lighting Services 

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: 

Prerequisites for BIS CRS Registration Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

Before applying, manufacturers must note the following eligibility conditions:

• Manufacturers Only: A BIS licence is issued exclusively to manufacturers. Importers and traders are not eligible directly. However, an importer can act as an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) on behalf of a foreign manufacturer.
• Manufacturing Address:  The address on the application must match the Business Licence exactly. Each manufacturing location requires a separate BIS licence.
• Product Coverage: Each Indian Standard requires a separate BIS Registration number. However, multiple series models within the same product category can be covered under one licence number.
• Brands & Trademarks: Each brand or trademark requires a separate BIS Registration number.

BIS CRS Registration Process for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

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

For Indian Manufacturers (30 days)

• Register a BIS account on the BIS Portal
• Complete the online application form
• Test samples at a BIS-recognised laboratory
• Upload the test report to the BIS Portal
• Make a payment and submit the application
• BIS examines the application
• Licence issued if no queries raised

For Foreign Manufacturers (180 days)

• Designate an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
• Register a BIS account on the BIS Portal
• Complete the online application form
• Test samples at a BIS-recognised laboratory and upload test report
• Make payment and submit application
• BIS India reviews the application
• Licence issued if no queries raised

Documents Required for CRS Registration — IS 16102 Part 1

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 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.