Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements
Video Camera
Strategic Recommendations – Video Camera (IS 616:2017)
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
Ensure all Video Cameras conform to 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 Video Camera designs against safety parameters – electrical insulation, overcurrent protection, fire resistance, and mechanical durability – and ensure BIS marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Video Camera |
| 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. 3429(E), dated 1st October 2020 (MeitY Amendment adding Video Cameras) - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (new CRS Order under BIS Act, 2016) |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1st April 2021 (effective six months from 1st October 2020) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, insulation integrity, and safe operation of video cameras, minimizing risk of electric shock, fire, or mechanical hazards during consumer and professional use. |
| Products Covered | Standalone Video Cameras, Camcorders, and similar recording devices intended for professional or consumer electronic applications. |
| Exemptions | - Goods manufactured exclusively for export - Imported units for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported) - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exemptions under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - Consumer electronics manufacturers and importers - Video and broadcasting equipment suppliers - Professional camera OEMs - Retailers and e-commerce distributors |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Product must conform to IS 616:2017 - BIS CRS Registration is mandatory before sale or import - Each product must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 616:2017 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety & insulation resistance - Overheating & fire hazard tests - Mechanical strength & stability - Power input, leakage current & temperature rise tests |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as certification authority; enforcement supported by MeitY and State/District authorities. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | - Suspension or cancellation of BIS registration - Product seizure - Monetary fines or imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Conclusion | All Video Cameras sold, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 616:2017 and be registered under the BIS CRS Scheme to ensure electrical safety, consumer protection, and compliance with Indian regulatory standards. |
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Notification
Video Cameras 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 1st April 2021, as added by S.O. 3429(E), dated 1st October 2020.The regulation became enforceable from 1st April 2021, six months after notification.
Overview
Video Cameras are consumer and professional electronic devices used for recording audio and video content. The governing standard, IS 616:2017, specifies electrical safety, insulation, fire prevention, and operational performance requirements to ensure safe usage.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that all Video Cameras marketed in India are safe, reliable, and BIS-certified, preventing hazards such as electric shock, overheating, or fire during consumer or professional use.
Products Covered
Standalone Video Cameras, Camcorders, and similar electronic video recording devices for consumer and 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
Consumer electronics and IT device manufacturers, professional video equipment OEMs/importers, retailers, distributors, and e-commerce sellers of video cameras.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the enforcement date, all Video Cameras 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 → 1st April 2021 (six months after notification in October 2020).
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
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 April 2021, all Video Cameras have been subject to BIS CRS certification under IS 616:2017. This ensures electrical safety, consumer protection, and standardized quality for video recording devices in India.
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