Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Plasma/LCD/LED Television of screen size up to 32”
Strategic Recommendations for TVs ≤32” – IS 616:2010
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Plasma/LCD/LED Television of screen size up to 32” |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 616:2010 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (and CRS Order, 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016 |
| Notification & Amendments | - S.O. 2742(E), dated 17th August 2017 (inclusion of TVs ≤32”), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (CRS Order 2021, superseding 2012 Order), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum to CRS 2021), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (deferred application, customs labelling, HSE exemptions) |
| Final Enforcement Date | CRS 2017 → 17th February 2018 (six months after notification), CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 (six months after notification) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, fire resistance, and protection against shock for televisions with screen size up to 32” sold in India. The regulation prevents unsafe, sub-standard audio-video devices from entering the market. |
| Products Covered | All Plasma, LCD, and LED TVs with screen size up to 32”, including both commercial and residential models. |
| Exemptions | - Products manufactured exclusively for export, - Samples imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (to be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempt under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - TV manufacturers & assemblers, - Importers of TVs ≤32”, - OEM/ODM suppliers, - Retail & e-commerce sellers, - AV distributors and service providers |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 616:2010, - BIS CRS Registration mandatory, - TVs must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 616:2010 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety, - Protection against electric shock, - Fire hazard resistance, - Insulation and grounding, - Mechanical strength of casing, - Abnormal operation testing |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certification authority. Enforcement assisted by MeitY and local District Industries Centres (DICs). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of registration, seizure of stock, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | All Plasma, LCD, and LED TVs up to 32” sold, imported, or manufactured in India must be BIS-certified under IS 616:2010, ensuring safety, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. |
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Notification
Plasma, LCD, and LED Televisions with screen size up to 32” were notified under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2742(E), dated 17th August 2017. Enforcement became effective six months later, from 17th February 2018. The product has since been re-notified under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) with effect from 18th September 2021, with further amendments issued in March and July 2021.
Overview
Televisions up to 32” are common audio-video devices used in residential and commercial settings. IS 616:2010 ensures electrical safety, protection against shock, insulation integrity, fire resistance, and mechanical strength of TV enclosures.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to eliminate unsafe and sub-standard TV units, mandate BIS certification, and ensure that all televisions in the Indian market operate safely and reliably.
Products Covered
All Plasma, LCD, and LED TVs up to 32” screen size, irrespective of brand or model.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods exclusively manufactured for export,
- Items imported for demo/R&D/testing purposes (later scrapped/exported),
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempted under CRS 2021.
Industries Impacted
The regulation affects TV manufacturers, importers, OEMs, ODMs, retailers, e-commerce sellers, AV distributors, and service providers in India.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Every TV ≤32” sold, imported, or manufactured in India must:
- Conform to IS 616:2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS Registration,
- Carry the prescribed BIS self-declaration mark.
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2017 → Effective 17th February 2018,
- CRS 2021 → Applicable from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016. Violations attract penalties including seizure, suspension of license, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
From 17th February 2018, reinforced under CRS 2021, all Plasma, LCD, and LED TVs up to 32” in India must be BIS-certified under IS 616:2010. The mandate ensures consumer safety, product reliability, and strict regulatory compliance.
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