Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements Section 7 Lighting Chains
LED Lighting Chains
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | LED Lighting Chains |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements – Section 7 Lighting Chains |
| 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 (addition of LED lighting chains), - 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 electric shock/overheating for LED lighting chains. Eliminates unsafe, non-compliant decorative and functional lighting chains from the Indian market. |
| Products Covered | LED lighting chains used for decorative, festival, and ornamental purposes. |
| 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 |
- LED lighting chain manufacturers & assemblers, - Importers of lighting chains, - OEM/ODM suppliers, - Retail & e-commerce sellers, - Event management and décor firms |
| Mandatory Compliance |
- Must conform to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013, - BIS CRS Registration mandatory, - Products must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters |
- Electrical safety, - Protection against electric shock, - Fire hazard resistance, - Mechanical durability, - Insulation and cord integrity, - Performance under continuous operation |
| 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 LED lighting chains sold, imported, or manufactured in India must be BIS-certified under IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013 to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. |
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Notification
LED lighting chains were notified under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2742(E), dated 17th August 2017. The enforcement date was 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
LED lighting chains are decorative and functional luminaires widely used during festivals, events, and ornamental applications. The applicable standard IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013 ensures electrical safety, fire hazard resistance, mechanical durability, and insulation integrity, protecting users from unsafe or sub-standard lighting products.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to eliminate unsafe LED lighting chains, mandate BIS certification, and ensure that every product in the Indian market is safe, reliable, and compliant.
Products Covered
All LED lighting chains for decorative, festival, and ornamental purposes.
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 directly impacts manufacturers, importers, OEMs, ODMs, retailers, e-commerce sellers, and event management/decor firms.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Every LED lighting chain sold, imported, or manufactured in India must:
- Conform to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013,
- 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 LED lighting chains in the Indian market must be BIS-certified under IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7):2013. This ensures user safety, product reliability, and strict regulatory compliance.
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