The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) of India has added new product categories to the list of electronics and IT products required for compulsory registration.
Below is the list of the additional product types subject to mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) safety approval in India.
| Product Category | IS Number | Title of Indian Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless microphone | IS 616:2017 | Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - safety requirements |
| Digital Camera | IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 | Information technology equipment - safety part 1 general requirements |
| Video Camera | IS 616:2017 | Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - safety requirements |
| Webcam (Finished Product) | IS 616:2017 | Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - safety requirements |
| Smart Speakers (with and without Display) | IS 616:2017 | Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - safety requirements |
| Dimmers for LED products | IS 60669-2-1: 2008 | Particular requirements for Electronic switches standards for Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations |
| Bluetooth speakers | IS 616:2017 | Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - safety requirements |
All these products will need to comply with their relevant standard starting April 1, 2021.