Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements
Power Adaptors for IT Equipment
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Power Adaptors for IT Equipment. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010. |
| Title of Indian Standard | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements. |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with subsequent amendments) & Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. |
| Notification & Amendments |
- S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014 (first inclusion in CRS Schedule), - S.O. 2579(E), dated 21st September 2015 (extension for implementation of Mobile Phones & LED Lamps), - S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016 (extension for UPS, batteries, luminaires), - S.O. 345(E), dated 17th December 2015 (deferred application for new manufacturing locations), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (new CRS Order under BIS Act, 2016), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (amendments – deferred application, port labeling, HSE exemptions), |
| Final Enforcement Date |
- CRS 2012: effective 13th May 2015 (6 months from notification in Nov 2014). - CRS 2021: effective 18th September 2021 (6 months from notification). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety and fire hazard protection of IT Equipment power adaptors (including external AC-DC adaptors used with laptops, desktops, servers, monitors, and other peripherals). The standard aligns with IEC 60950-1 safety requirements. |
| Products Covered | - External Power Adaptors supplied with IT Equipment, - Laptop adaptors, - Desktop adaptors, - Adaptors for monitors and peripherals. |
| Exemptions | - Goods meant exclusively for export, - Products imported for R&D, testing, or demo purposes (must be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exemption under CRS 2021 (equipment exceeding 16A rating, >80kg, or industrial three-phase adaptors). |
| Industries Impacted | - Laptop & PC manufacturers, - Server & networking hardware OEMs, - IT hardware importers/distributors, - Retail & e-commerce sellers of computer accessories. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - Mandatory BIS CRS Registration, - Each adaptor must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical insulation, - Protection against electric shock, - Fire resistance, - Overheating & abnormal operation, - Power supply stability, - Mechanical strength of enclosure. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certification authority. Enforcement also supported by MeitY and local authorities (District Industries Centres). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | - Suspension or cancellation of registration, - Seizure of stock, - Monetary fines, - Imprisonment up to 2 years, or both (as per BIS Act, 2016). |
| Conclusion | All Power Adaptors for IT Equipment sold, imported, or manufactured in India must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. This ensures safety, prevents fire/electric hazards, and aligns India’s compliance regime with global IT hardware safety practices. |
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Notification
Power Adaptors for IT Equipment were first included under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014. Compliance became mandatory after a six-month transition period (May 2015). Later, the CRS framework was revised under the BIS Act, 2016 through the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021), effective 18th September 2021.
Overview
Power Adaptors are critical for supplying safe and stable power to IT equipment such as laptops, PCs, servers, and peripherals. Substandard adaptors pose risks of electric shock, overheating, and fire hazards. To mitigate these risks, IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 lays down comprehensive safety requirements aligned with IEC 60950-1.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures that all external IT power adaptors meet strict criteria for safety, durability, and performance. It applies to laptop chargers, desktop adaptors, and other AC-DC adaptors used in IT hardware.
Products Covered
Adaptors for laptops, desktops, servers, and monitors, including external AC-DC converters supplied with IT hardware.
Exemptions Provided
- Products manufactured exclusively for export markets,
- Adaptors imported for testing, demonstration, or R&D, provided they are scrapped/exported later,
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE), exempted under CRS 2021 (large/industrial adaptors beyond standard consumer use).
Industries Impacted
This regulation affects laptop/PC OEMs, server and networking hardware manufacturers, importers, distributors, and e-commerce retailers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Adaptors must:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Be BIS-registered under CRS,
- Carry the mandatory self-declaration ISI mark with unique registration number.
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2012 → effective May 2015,
- CRS 2021 → effective September 2021
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The BIS Act, 2016 empowers BIS and MeitY to enforce compliance. Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of license, seizure of non-marked stock, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 2015, Power Adaptors for IT Equipment have been under mandatory BIS certification. Effective enforcement under CRS 2021 strengthens regulatory oversight, ensures consumer safety, and aligns India’s IT hardware supply chain with global best practices.
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