Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Smart Speakers (with and without Display)
Strategic Recommendations – Smart Speakers (with and without Display) (IS 616:2017)
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
Ensure all Smart Speakers 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 2021 Orders, BIS amendments, and compliance deadlines via ERA Newsletter and BIS/MeitY circulars. - Conduct Gap Assessment
Verify Smart Speaker designs against safety parameters – electrical insulation, short-circuit protection, fire resistance, mechanical durability – and ensure BIS marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Smart Speakers (with and without Display) |
| 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. 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 | CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, insulation integrity, and safe operation of smart speakers, minimizing risks of electric shock, overheating, or fire during usage. |
| Products Covered | Smart Speakers (finished products) with or without display screens for audio/video applications, voice assistants, or multimedia 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 & IT device manufacturers - OEMs & importers of smart speakers - Computer hardware and electronics distributors & retailers - E-commerce sellers of IT/audio peripherals |
| 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 - Overcurrent & short-circuit protection - Fire hazard & temperature rise 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 Smart Speakers (with and without Display) sold, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 616:2017 and be BIS-registered under CRS. This ensures consumer safety, quality assurance, and standardized operation for multimedia audio devices. |
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Notification
Smart Speakers (with and without Display) were included under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012. The product is regulated under CRS Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016, effective from 18th September 2021, further amended by corrigenda in March and July 2021.
Overview
Smart Speakers are audio/video electronic devices with or without integrated display screens, widely used for music playback, voice assistants, and multimedia applications. IS 616:2017 specifies electrical safety, insulation, and operational requirements to safeguard consumer use.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that Smart Speakers marketed in India are safe, reliable, and BIS-certified, preventing hazards such as electric shock, overheating, or fire during usage or handling.
Products Covered
Finished Smart Speakers with or without display screens used for multimedia, audio, and IT applications.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods manufactured exclusively for export
- Imported units for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported)
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) as per CRS 2021
Industries Impacted
Consumer electronics & IT device manufacturers, OEMs/importers, computer hardware & electronics distributors & retailers, and e-commerce sellers of IT/audio peripherals.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the enforcement date, all Smart Speakers 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 2021 → 18th September 2021
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016 by BIS with support from MeitY and local authorities. Non-compliance may lead to license suspension, product seizure, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 18th September 2021, Smart Speakers (with and without Display) have been subject to BIS CRS certification under IS 616:2017. This ensures consumer safety, standardized quality, and reliable performance for multimedia audio devices in India.
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