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The flashlight market in India is growing fast. In 2025 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) made it mandatory for flashlight manufacturers to follow IS 2083:2024 a new Indian Standard. To sell flashlights in the Indian market your product must now carry a valid ISI mark.
So, what is this ISI mark? It shows that a product meets Indian safety and quality standards. For flashlights it ensures proper brightness, battery life, durability and safe design. This blog will guide you through the updated IS 2083:2024 standard explain the BIS certification process and help you understand how to get the ISI mark for flashlights
IS 2083:2024 is the Indian Standard that covers flashlights for general use. It applies to all types battery-operated torches, LED flashlights, handheld lights and rechargeable models
This standard ensures:
The ISI mark under this standard proves that a flashlight has passed the required safety and quality tests in a BIS-approved lab.
As of 2024 BIS added flashlights to the QCO (Quality Control Order) list. This means:
This move improves product safety and stops the circulation of low-quality lighting devices especially in rural and emergency-use markets
BIS certification under this standard is mandatory for:
Even online sellers need to ensure that the products they sell are BIS-compliant.
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The standard applies to a wide range of flashlight types, such as:
Each of these must follow the same quality and testing process as per IS 2083:2024 to carry the ISI mark
BIS certification is only granted if the product is manufactured in a facility that has all required testing equipment. You must ensure:
You need to apply online on the BIS portal under the ISI Mark Scheme. The application includes:
Pay the applicable government fee based on product type and number of models.
Once your application is accepted, BIS asks you to submit flashlight samples. These are tested for:
The test reports are sent directly to BIS.
BIS officials visit your manufacturing site to:
If everything is satisfactory, they recommend certification.
Once your test reports and audit clearance are complete, BIS grants the ISI license. The product is then eligible to carry the ISI logo along with the standard code IS 2083:2024.
You must print the ISI mark on:
BIS ISI Certification for Galvanized Steel Sheets IS 277:2003
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Particular |
Estimated Cost (INR) |
|
Government Application Fee |
₹1,000 to ₹2,000 |
|
BIS License Fee (per year) |
₹1,000 to ₹5,000 |
|
Factory Audit Fee |
₹7,000 to ₹15,000 |
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Product Testing Fee (per model) |
₹10,000 to ₹30,000 |
|
Marking Fee (based on production) |
Variable (based on quantity) |
Prices vary based on model count, factory location, and product type.
The initial ISI license is valid for 1 year. After that, you must apply for renewal. The renewal is easy if:
Renewals can be granted for up to 5 years with the right documents.
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