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How to Get a BIS Certificate for LED Lights?

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How to Get a BIS Certificate for LED Lights?

How to Get a BIS Certificate for LED Lights?

Prashant Singh

12 Jul 2025

Reading Time: 7 Minutes

Overview of BIS CRS Certificate for Led Lights

If you're manufacturing or importing LED lights in India, a BIS certificate is mandatory. The Bureau of Indian Standards in short BIS regulates the quality and safety of electrical products, and under the Compulsory Registration Scheme or CRS, all LED lighting products must be registered on order sales in Indian market.

What Is a BIS Certificate?

A BIS certificate is an Indian safety and quality certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards. For LED products, this certification ensures that the product complies with Indian safety standards under IS 16102 Part 1: 2012 for self-ballasted LED lamps and other relevant IS standards for various LED lighting equipment.

Why Is BIS Certification Required for LED Lights?

  • Compliance under the Electronics and IT Goods
  • Requirement for Compulsory Registration Order
  • No one can sell led lights without a valid BIS CRS certificate
  • Reduced liability in case of product failure or fire hazards

LED Light Products That Require BIS Registration

As per CRS, the following LED products must be BIS certified:

  • LED Bulbs
  • LED Modules
  • LED Luminaires for General Lighting
  • LED Downlights
  • Fixed General Purpose LED Luminaires
  • Each type has its own IS standard and testing requirements.

Process to Get BIS Certificate for LED Lights

1. Identify Applicable Standard

Refer to the specific IS standards for your LED product. Most LED bulbs fall under IS 16102 (Part 1):2012. For other types, standards vary.

2. Appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)

Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Indian representative to act as the local contact point for BIS.

3. Product Testing at BIS-Recognized Lab

You must submit samples of your LED products to a BIS-approved lab for testing. The lab will conduct tests based on the applicable IS standard and issue a test report.

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4. Submit Online Application

Register your product on the BIS CRS portal. Fill out the online form, upload the test reports, and submit other documents.

5. Pay the BIS Fees

BIS charges include application fees, processing fees, and license fees. The total cost varies depending on the number of models and categories.

6. Document Review and Grant of License

After submission of the application, BIS officials will review your application. If everything is in order, the BIS certificate is issued within 15–30 working days.

Documents Required for BIS Certification of LED Lights

  • Business Registration Proof
  • Copy of Trademark Registration Certificate
  • Authorized Indian Representative Agreement for foreign manufacturers only
  • Test Report from BIS-Recognized Lab
  • Factory Address Proof
  • Photo ID and Address Proof of AIR or Indian Representative
  • Affidavit and Undertaking
  • Product Label and Marking Details
  • List of Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment
  • Quality Management System Certificate like ISO 900

Applicable Fee of BIS Certification for LED Lights

1. Application fee ₹1,000 for submitting your application through the BIS CRS portal.

2. Testing Charges depends on Product type, number of tests, and the BIS-approved lab you choose.

3. Processing Fee ₹50,000 for two years

4. Annual License Fee ₹2,000 for two years

5. Agile Regulatory Consultancy Charges ₹15,000–₹25,000

Stuck with BIS certification? Call Agile Regulatory experts to discuss the complete compliance for LED lights and electrical products in India.
 

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