Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts
Strategic Recommendations – Electronic Musical System (<200W) (IS 616:2017)
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
Ensure all Electronic Musical Systems (<200W) comply with IS 616:2017 and secure BIS CRS certification before import, manufacturing, or sale in India. - Engage Compliance Experts
Collaborate with ERA compliance team for CRS filing, product testing, exemption clarifications (export/R&D/HSE), and marking guidance. - Contact ERA Support Team
📧 cs@eraglobal.co.in | 📞 +91 9599296331 | 💬 WhatsApp – For BIS certification, product testing, and CRS order clarifications. - Monitor Notifications & Amendments
Stay updated on CRS 2012/2021 Orders, BIS amendments, and compliance deadlines via ERA Newsletter and BIS/MeitY circulars. - Conduct Gap Assessment
Verify designs against safety parameters – electrical safety, fire resistance, short-circuit protection, mechanical durability, and drop tests – and ensure BIS marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 616:2017 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with subsequent amendments) and CRS Order, 2021 under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Notification & Amendments | - S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (principal CRS Order) - S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014 (Audio, Video & similar electronic apparatus included in CRS list) - 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 (deferred application, customs labeling, HSE exemption) |
| Final Enforcement Date | - Under CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016 - Under CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, fire resistance, and safe operation of Electronic Musical Systems, minimizing risks of electric shock, overheating, or fire during domestic or professional use. |
| Products Covered | Audio/video electronic musical systems with input power below 200W intended for home or small-scale entertainment use. |
| Exemptions | - Goods manufactured exclusively for export - Products imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported) - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exemptions under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - Consumer electronics & music equipment manufacturers - Audio/video electronics suppliers - OEMs & importers of musical systems - E-commerce & retail sellers |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 616:2017 - BIS CRS Registration compulsory - Each unit must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 616:2017 – (Unique Registration No.)” . |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety & insulation - Fire hazard resistance - Overcurrent & short-circuit protection - Temperature rise & abnormal operation tests - Mechanical durability & drop tests |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as certification authority. Enforcement supported by MeitY and District Industries Centres. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | - Suspension/cancellation of BIS registration - Seizure of stock - Monetary fines - Imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Conclusion | All Electronic Musical Systems with input power below 200W sold, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 616:2017 and be BIS-registered under CRS. This ensures consumer safety, fire protection, and standardized quality of audio/video electronic devices. |
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Notification
Electronic Musical Systems with input power below 200W were officially included in the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014. The final enforcement under CRS 2012 was effective from 1st June 2016. Later, the product was brought under the CRS Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016, with effect from 18th September 2021, further amended by corrigenda in March and July 2021.
Overview
Electronic Musical Systems with input power below 200W are audio/video devices used for domestic or small-scale entertainment. The governing standard, IS 616:2017, specifies electrical safety, fire resistance, and operational performance requirements to ensure safe consumer use.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that Electronic Musical Systems marketed in India are safe, reliable, and BIS-certified, preventing hazards such as electric shock, overheating, short-circuit, or fire.
Products Covered
Electronic Musical Systems with input power below 200W designed for home or professional entertainment purposes.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods manufactured exclusively for export,
- Products imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported),
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) as per CRS 2021.
Industries Impacted
Consumer electronics & music equipment manufacturers, audio/video electronics suppliers, OEMs/importers, and e-commerce/retail distribution chains.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the enforcement dates, all Electronic Musical Systems below 200W must conform to IS 616:2017 and obtain BIS CRS Registration. Each unit must display the self-declaration ISI conformity mark with registration number.
Enforcement Timeline
CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016,
CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The regulation is enforced under the BIS Act, 2016 by BIS with support from MeitY and local authorities. Non-compliance may result in license suspension, product seizure, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 1st June 2016, Electronic Musical Systems with input power below 200W have been subject to BIS CRS certification under IS 616:2017. This ensures consumer safety, fire protection, and standardized quality in India’s audio/video electronic market.
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