Household Electrical goods
Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (upto 100 W)
Strategic Recommendations for Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (upto 100 W) - IS 418
- Begin BIS Certification Immediately
Apply for BIS licence under Scheme-I to continue domestic manufacture/import and sale of tungsten filament lamps (IS 418). - Consult Compliance Professionals (ERA)
Work with ERA to manage Product Manual testing, BIS application, and marking compliance. - Reach Out for Support
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For guidance on certification process, testing labs, and regulatory updates. - Track QCO Amendments & Exemptions
Stay updated on Gazette amendments to the 2003 QCO and ensure exemption conditions are correctly applied where relevant. - Ensure Marking & Documentation
Affix ISI mark only after licence grant; maintain QA records and traceability for audits and inspections.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (upto 100 W) |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 418 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (up to 100 Watts) — Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 189(E) dated 17 Feb 2003; amended by S.O. 165(E) (5 Feb 2004), S.O. 1172(E) (22 Aug 2005), S.O. 512(E) (19 Feb 2009), S.O. 2058(E) (7 Aug 2009) and S.O. 2604(E) (19 Oct 2010). |
| Final Enforcement Date | Notified via S.O. 189(E) dated 17 Feb 2003; amended by S.O. 165(E) (5 Feb 2004), S.O. 1172(E) (22 Aug 2005), S.O. 512(E) (19 Feb 2009), S.O. 2058(E) (7 Aug 2009) and S.O. 2604(E) (19 Oct 2010). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, performance, energy efficiency and reliability of tungsten filament general service lamps up to 100 W used for domestic and commercial lighting. |
| Products Covered | Tungsten filament incandescent lamps rated up to 100 W, intended for household and similar lighting services. |
| Exemptions | Export-only consignments are expressly treated separately by the QCO (proviso to Clause 3(1)); the 2010 amendment (S.O. 2604(E)) altered wording of the proviso — but domestic sale of non-ISI RCCBs remains covered. No general domestic exemption for RCCBs is listed. |
| Industries Impacted | Lamp manufacturers, electrical appliance OEMs, lighting distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce sellers. |
| Mandatory Compliance | BIS Standard-Mark (ISI mark) licence mandatory; testing under Scheme-I in BIS-recognised labs; marking on product and packaging. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS licence under Scheme-I; conduct type/routine/acceptance testing per BIS Product Manual; implement in-process QA. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under QCO, presently through BIS Act, 2016 and BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018; BIS officers authorised to inspect, seize, and prosecute. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | QCO / BIS framework provides for seizure of non-conforming goods, licence cancellation/suspension and prosecution under BIS Act (penalties/fines and imprisonment provisions under the Act for specified offences). Specific penalty quantum depends on the relevant Act/Clause invoked. |
| Conclusion | IS 418 tungsten filament lamps (up to 100 W) are under compulsory BIS certification since 2003; ISI mark is mandatory for domestic manufacture, import, and sale. |
| References / Annexures | IS 418 (latest BIS revision); QCO S.O. 189(E) [17 Feb 2003] and amendments S.O. 165(E), S.O. 1172(E), S.O. 512(E), S.O. 2058(E), S.O. 2604(E). |
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Notification
 Tungsten filament general service lamps up to 100 W (IS 418) were brought under mandatory BIS certification by the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003, notified via S.O. 189(E) on 17 February 2003. Amendments were later issued through S.O. 165(E) (5 Feb 2004), S.O. 1172(E) (22 Aug 2005), S.O. 512(E) (19 Feb 2009), S.O. 2058(E) (7 Aug 2009) and S.O. 2604(E) (19 Oct 2010).
Enforcement Timeline
 The requirement for certification became enforceable from 17 February 2003, and has remained in effect with amendments refining compliance and provisos.
Overview
 IS 418 specifies construction, safety, performance, and energy efficiency standards for tungsten filament incandescent lamps up to 100 W, commonly used for household and general-purpose lighting.
Objective & Scope
 The standard ensures consumer safety, consistent lighting performance, and compliance with national quality norms, thereby reducing risks of malfunction, inefficiency, and substandard products in the market.
Products Covered
 All tungsten filament incandescent lamps up to 100 W intended for household and general service lighting.
Exemptions Provided
 Export-only consignments may be exempt under QCO conditions with Central Government approval; no exemption applies to domestic trade.
Industries Impacted
Lighting manufacturers, lamp OEMs, importers, retailers, distributors, and e-commerce platforms handling tungsten filament lamps.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Manufacturers and importers must obtain BIS licence under Scheme-I. Products must undergo testing in BIS-recognised labs and carry the ISI mark on both the lamp and packaging before sale.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
File BIS application, complete mandatory Product Manual testing, and implement in-process QA and traceability systems.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
 The Order is enforced under the BIS Act, 2016. Contraventions (e.g., manufacture/sale of non-conforming or non-marked goods) attract actions including search/seizure and prosecution. Section 29(3) prescribes penalties up to two years’ imprisonment and fines (with specified minimums and escalation for repeat offences).Â
Conclusion
 Since 17 February 2003, tungsten filament general service electric lamps up to 100 W under IS 418 are subject to mandatory BIS certification, and ISI marking is essential for manufacturing, import, and domestic sale.
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