Lighting Chain (Rope Lights)
IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 — Luminaires: Part 5 – Particular Requirements – Section 9 Rope Lights
Strategic Recommendations for Rope Lights – IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Rope Lights |
| IS Standard | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 |
| Title of IS | Luminaires – Part 5: Particular Requirements – Section 9: Rope Lights |
| Regulation / QCO | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with subsequent amendments) and CRS Order, 2021 under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Notified Vide | - S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014 (inclusion of LED lighting products in CRS list) - S.O. 2579(E), dated 21st September 2015 (industry extension) - S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016 (final enforcement under CRS 2012) - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (CRS Order, 2021 under BIS Act, 2016) - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum) - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (application deferral, labeling, HSE exemptions) |
| Final Enforcement Date | - Under CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016 - Under CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, durability, and fire resistance of rope light luminaires used for decorative and functional illumination, reducing risk of electric shock, overheating, or mechanical failure. |
| Products Covered | Flexible LED rope light luminaires and lighting chains used for indoor/outdoor decorative lighting and general illumination |
| Exemptions | - Products exclusively manufactured for export - Imports for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later re-exported or scrapped) - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - LED lighting manufacturers - Decorative lighting producers - OEMs and importers of flexible luminaires - Electrical and lighting product distributors |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 - BIS CRS Registration mandatory - Marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety and insulation - Fire and temperature resistance - Overheating and short-circuit tests - Mechanical strength, flexibility, and ingress protection (IP rating) - EMC compliance |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – Certification Authority; Enforcement supported by MeitY and District Industries Centres (DICs) |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | - Cancellation or suspension of BIS registration - Seizure of non-compliant stock - Monetary penalties - Imprisonment up to 2 years under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Conclusion | All Rope Lights marketed, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 and be registered with BIS under the CRS Order. This ensures electrical safety, fire protection, and standardized quality in the decorative lighting sector. |
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Notification
Rope Lights were included under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 through S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014, expanding the CRS coverage to LED-based luminaires. The final enforcement was implemented on 1st June 2016. Later, the product was incorporated under the CRS Order, 2021 via S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021, notified under the BIS Act, 2016. The revised order took effect on 18th September 2021, further refined through S.O. 1353(E) (dated 25th March 2021) and S.O. 2844(E) (dated 1st July 2021).
Overview
Rope Lights are flexible LED luminaires used in decorative and ambient lighting applications for indoor and outdoor environments. The applicable Indian Standard, IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017, prescribes detailed safety, mechanical, and thermal performance requirements to ensure electrical safety, fire protection, and mechanical integrity during prolonged use.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that rope light luminaires offered in India are safe, reliable, and compliant with BIS standards, minimizing hazards such as overheating, electrical faults, or material degradation during installation or operation.
Products Covered
Flexible rope-type LED luminaires, including lighting chains and modular decorative lighting assemblies designed for use on mains power or low-voltage control circuits.
Exemptions Provided
- Products meant solely for export,
- Imported units for R&D/testing/demonstration,
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) under CRS 2021 exemptions.
Industries Impacted
Manufacturers and importers of LED rope lighting, decorative light producers, OEMs, and retail distributors in the lighting and electrical goods sector.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Rope Lights must conform to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 and obtain BIS CRS registration before manufacture, sale, or import. Each product must bear the declaration: “Conforming to IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017 – (Unique Registration Number).”
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016
- CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The regulation is enforced by BIS under the BIS Act, 2016, in coordination with MeitY and state-level authorities. Non-compliance attracts strict penalties, including cancellation of license, product seizure, fines, or imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
Since 1st June 2016, Rope Lights have been under compulsory BIS CRS registration as per IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 9):2017. This ensures consumer safety, electrical reliability, and uniform product quality, promoting safe decorative lighting usage across India’s residential and commercial markets.