Information Technology Equipment –Safety General Requirements
Visual Display Units / Video Monitors (≤32”) – IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
Strategic Recommendations for VDUs/Video Monitors ≤32” – IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
- Engage Early with BIS & Labs
Apply for BIS CRS certification under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 before product launch. Conduct mandatory safety testing for insulation resistance, electric shock protection, fire hazard resistance, and abnormal operation in BIS-recognized labs. - Partner with Compliance Experts
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Visual Display Units / Video Monitors of screen size up to 32” |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (and CRS Order, 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016 |
| Notified Vide | - S.O. 2742(E), dated 17th August 2017 (inclusion of VDUs/Video Monitors ≤32”), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (CRS Order 2021, superseding 2012 Order), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum to CRS 2021), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (deferred application, customs labelling, HSE exemptions) |
| Final Enforcement Date | CRS 2017 → 17th February 2018 (six months after notification), CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 (six months after notification) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, fire resistance, and protection against shock for VDUs and Video Monitors up to 32” sold in India. The regulation prevents unsafe, sub-standard IT display equipment from entering the market. |
| Products Covered | All Visual Display Units and Video Monitors up to 32” screen size, including CRT, LCD, and LED monitors for computing and multimedia purposes. |
| Exemptions | - Products manufactured exclusively for export, - Samples imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (to be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempt under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - Monitor/VDU manufacturers & assemblers, - Importers of monitors ≤32”, - OEM/ODM suppliers, - Retail & e-commerce sellers, - IT infrastructure distributors and service providers |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - BIS CRS Registration mandatory, - Monitors must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety, - Protection against electric shock, - Fire hazard resistance, - Insulation and grounding, - Mechanical durability, - Abnormal operation testing |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certification authority. Enforcement assisted by MeitY and local District Industries Centres (DICs). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of registration, seizure of stock, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | All Visual Display Units and Video Monitors up to 32” sold, imported, or manufactured in India must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, ensuring safety, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. |
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Notification
Visual Display Units and Video Monitors of screen size up to 32” were notified under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2742(E), dated 17th August 2017. Enforcement became effective six months later, from 17th February 2018. The product has since been re-notified under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) with effect from 18th September 2021, with further amendments issued in March and July 2021.
Overview
VDUs and Video Monitors up to 32” are widely used IT and multimedia devices. IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 ensures electrical safety, mechanical strength, fire hazard resistance, and protection against electric shock for monitors.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to eliminate unsafe and sub-standard display devices, mandate BIS certification, and ensure that every monitor in the Indian market operates safely and reliably.
Products Covered
All types of Visual Display Units and Video Monitors, including CRT, LCD, and LED models up to 32” screen size.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods exclusively manufactured for export,
- Items imported for demo/R&D/testing purposes (later scrapped/exported),
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempted under CRS 2021.
Industries Impacted
The regulation affects VDU and monitor manufacturers, importers, OEMs, ODMs, retailers, e-commerce sellers, IT distributors, and service providers in India.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Every VDU/Video Monitor ≤32” sold, imported, or manufactured in India must:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS Registration,
- Carry the prescribed BIS self-declaration mark.
Enforcement Timeline
CRS 2017 → Effective 17th February 2018,
CRS 2021 → Applicable from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016. Violations attract penalties including seizure, suspension of license, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
From 17th February 2018, reinforced under CRS 2021, all Visual Display Units and Video Monitors up to 32” in India must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, ensuring consumer safety, product reliability, and regulatory compliance.
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