Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus
Strategic Recommendations for Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus – IS 616:2017
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
All A/V power adaptors must conform to IS 616:2017 and be registered under CRS before manufacture, import, or sale. - Engage Compliance Experts
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Check adaptor safety against IS 616:2017 – insulation, shock protection, fire resistance, overheating, abnormal operation, and marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus |
| 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 amendments) and Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 |
| Notification & Amendments | - S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014 (inclusion into CRS Order 2012), - S.O. 2579(E), dated 21st September 2015 (extension of enforcement for certain items incl. mobile phones/LED lamps), - S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016 (extension for UPS, batteries, luminaires – related set), - S.O. 345(E), dated 17th December 2015 (deferred application for new manufacturing locations), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (CRS 2021 Order under BIS Act, 2016), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (further amendments – deferred application, port labeling, HSE exemptions). |
| Final Enforcement Date | - CRS 2012: effective 13th May 2015 (six months from Nov 2014 notification), - CRS 2021: effective 18th September 2021 (six months from notification). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety and fire hazard protection of external AC-DC adaptors used with audio, video, and similar electronic apparatus such as televisions, set-top boxes, amplifiers, and music systems. |
| Products Covered | - External power adaptors supplied with TVs, audio systems, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, amplifiers, and home-theatre systems. |
| Exemptions | - Goods manufactured exclusively for export, - Products imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (must be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempted under CRS 2021 (three-phase equipment, >16A current, >80kg weight, or very large form factor). |
| Industries Impacted | - Consumer electronics manufacturers (TVs, audio/video players, STBs), - Home entertainment OEMs, - Importers & distributors of A/V hardware, - Retail & e-commerce sellers of adaptors & accessories. |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 616:2017, - Mandatory BIS CRS Registration, - Adaptors must bear the declaration: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 616:2017 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical insulation, - Protection against shock, - Fire resistance, - Abnormal operation tests, - Overheating protection, - Mechanical strength. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Enforcement supported by MeitY and local/state authorities (District Industries Centres). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Suspension or cancellation of registration, seizure of non-marked stock, fines, and imprisonment of up to 2 years, or both (BIS Act, 2016). |
| Conclusion | All Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus must be BIS-certified under IS 616:2017 before being imported, manufactured, or sold in India. This ensures consumer safety, prevents electrical hazards, and strengthens India’s electronics compliance regime. |
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Notification
Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus were included in the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014, making BIS certification mandatory after a six-month transition. The CRS regime was later aligned with 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 from 18th September 2021, with corrigendum and amendments in March and July 2021.
Overview
These power adaptors are critical for the safe operation of audio and video consumer electronics including televisions, set-top boxes, DVD/Blu-ray players, amplifiers, and home theatres. IS 616:2017 prescribes stringent safety measures to prevent electric shock, overheating, fire hazards, and mechanical risks.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures all power adaptors for A/V equipment meet internationally harmonized safety benchmarks. It covers adaptors used for home and commercial consumer electronics to safeguard both users and equipment.
Products Covered
Power adaptors supplied with TVs, set-top boxes, sound systems, and similar devices.
Exemptions Provided
- Products manufactured exclusively for export,
- Import for R&D, demo, or testing (scrapping/export required later),
- HSE exemption (adaptors for industrial/large-scale use beyond standard consumer ratings).
Industries Impacted
This regulation affects consumer electronics OEMs, audio-video device makers, power accessory suppliers, importers, and online/offline distributors.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All adaptors must:
- Conform to IS 616:2017,
- Be BIS-registered under CRS,
- Bear the mandatory ISI mark and self-declaration with unique registration number.
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2012 → mandatory from May 2015,
- CRS 2021 → effective from September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The BIS Act, 2016 empowers BIS and MeitY to enforce compliance. Penalties include seizure of stock, license suspension, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 2015, Power Adaptors for Audio/Video Equipment have been subject to mandatory BIS certification. Under CRS 2021, enforcement is strengthened to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant consumer electronics in the Indian market.
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