Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Television (other than Plasma/LCD/LED TVs)
Strategic Recommendations – Televisions (IS 616:2017)
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
Ensure all non-Plasma/LCD/LED televisions 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 TV designs against safety parameters – electrical safety, fire resistance, insulation, and durability – and ensure BIS marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Television (other than Plasma/LCD/LED TVs) |
| 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 (Televisions 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 | - CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016 - CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, fire resistance, insulation integrity, and reliable operation of televisions, reducing risk of electric shock, overheating, and fire hazards during usage. |
| Products Covered | Televisions (CRT, rear-projection, or other non-Plasma/LCD/LED types) for consumer and professional 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 | - Television and consumer electronics manufacturers - Retail and e-commerce sellers - Importers and distributors of televisions |
| 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 tests - Fire hazard resistance - Overheating & abnormal operation tests - Mechanical strength & durability 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 televisions other than Plasma/LCD/LED sold, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 616:2017 and be BIS-registered under CRS, ensuring consumer safety and operational reliability. |
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Notification
Televisions other than Plasma/LCD/LED types were officially included under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014. The final enforcement was implemented through S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016, effective 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, effective from 18th September 2021, further amended by corrigenda in March and July 2021.
Overview
These televisions include CRT, rear-projection, or other non-Plasma/LCD/LED types for consumer and professional use. The governing standard, IS 616:2017, specifies electrical safety, insulation, fire-resistance, and operational performance requirements to protect consumers from electrical hazards and fire risks.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that televisions marketed in India are safe, reliable, and BIS-certified, preventing hazards such as electric shock, overheating, and fire during normal or abnormal operation.
Products Covered
Televisions of all types except Plasma, LCD, or LED, used for household, commercial, or professional 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
Television and consumer electronics manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retail/e-commerce channels.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Televisions 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, all televisions other than Plasma/LCD/LED have been subject to BIS CRS certification under IS 616:2017, ensuring electrical safety, operational reliability, and standardized quality for Indian consumers.
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