New Standards for LED IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8) : 2013

The governing standard is IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8): 2013.

• Parent Standard: It is read in conjunction with IS 10322 (Part 1): 2014 (General Requirements and Tests).
• Supersession: This modern standard officially superseded the older IS 9583:1981 to align with international IEC 60598-2-22 norms.
• Status: While the base year is 2013, it was reaffirmed in 2018 and is actively enforced under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order.

This standard specifically targets LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting. It covers:

• Self-Contained Luminaires: Units where the battery, lamp, and control gear are all in one housing.
• Centrally Supplied Luminaires: Units powered by a central emergency power source.
• Combined Emergency Luminaires: Fixtures that contain two or more lamps, where at least one is energized from the emergency supply.

Note: This does not cover standard general-purpose lights unless they have a specific emergency backup function.

To earn the Standard Mark, your product must survive a rigorous testing matrix in a BIS-approved lab:

• Photometric Testing: Verification of light distribution and lumen output in emergency mode.
• Endurance Test: Operational cycling at elevated temperatures (often running for 30+ days).
• Battery Discharge Test: Verifying the light stays on for the rated time (e.g., 90 minutes) after a power cut.
• Thermal & Fire Resistance: Glow-wire testing to ensure the casing does not propagate fire.
• Ingress Protection (IP): Verifying resistance to dust and moisture if applicable.

This product falls under Scheme-II (Registration Scheme) of the BIS Act.

• Self-Declaration: Unlike the ISI mark (Scheme-I), this is a self-declaration based on a test report.
• Surveillance: BIS does not visit the factory before the grant of license but conducts random market surveillance to test samples from the open market.
• Lab Requirement: Testing must strictly be conducted in a laboratory recognized by BIS under the CRS scope.

In the certification business, time is money. Here is the realistic turnaround:

• Testing Phase: 15 – 25 Working Days (depending on lab queue).
• BIS Application Processing: 15 – 20 Working Days.
• Total Estimated Time: 30 – 45 Days (assuming no failures or documentation errors).

Do not send just one; always account for a backup.

• Requirement: 2 Complete Units.
• Condition: Samples must be production-ready with the actual drivers and batteries intended for the final market.

Pro Tip: Ensure the battery is fully charged before shipping to the lab to avoid testing delays.

Costs vary based on the laboratory chosen, but here is the structure:

• Testing Fee: Payable to the lab (Market rates vary for Photometric vs. Safety testing).
• Government Application Fee: ₹1,000 (one-time).
• License Fee: ₹1,000 per year (for 2 years minimum).
• Processing Fee: Approx. ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 (Consultancy & Liaison fees vary).

Note: Foreign manufacturers (AIR) have additional costs for nomination and liaison representation.

A rejection often happens not because of the product, but because of the paperwork.

• CDF (Construction Data Form): Critical detail of every component (PCB, LED chips, Battery, Driver).
• CCL (Critical Component List): List of suppliers for key parts (must use UL/BIS approved components where applicable).
• ISO Certificate: Valid ISO 9001 certificate of the manufacturer.
• Trademark Certificate: Copy of the brand registration.
• Business License: Certificate of incorporation or factory license.