Skip to content
Instacertify
CallFree quote

Indian Compliance

LED Light, Street Light & Solar Street Light Compliance in India

Published Updated 3 min readMore on Lighting Products
LED Light, Street Light & Solar Street Light Compliance in India

LED lighting products such as LED street lights, flood lights, emergency luminaires, and solar street lights are regulated in India to ensure electrical safety, durability, and performance. Compliance is mandatory for retail sales, GeM listings, and government tenders.

This guide explains BIS CRS certification, applicable standards, cost, testing requirements, and solar street light compliance, in a clear, decision-ready format.

What is BIS CRS Certification?

BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) is administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Under CRS:

  • Product testing in BIS-recognised labs is mandatory
  • Each model must be registered before sale
  • Certification is compulsory for manufacture, import, sale, GeM listing, and tenders

LED Products Covered Under Mandatory BIS CRS

Table 1: LED Luminaires Covered Under IS 10322 (Part 5)

Sl. No.LED Product CategoryApplicable Indian StandardCRS Mandatory From
1LED Luminaires for Road & Street LightingIS 10322 (Part 5/Section 3): 201223 May 2018
2LED Flood LightsIS 10322 (Part 5/Section 5): 201323 May 2018
3LED Hand LampsIS 10322 (Part 5/Section 6): 201323 May 2018
4LED Lighting ChainsIS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7): 201723 May 2018
5LED Luminaires for Emergency LightingIS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8): 201323 May 2018

Table 2: Other LED Products Covered Under BIS CRS

Product TypeIndian StandardInternational AlignmentCRS Mandatory From
Independent LED Modules for General LightingIS 16103 (Part 1): 2012IEC 62031: 201801 April 2021
Independent LED Modules (Updated Edition)IS 16103 (Part 1): 2025IEC 62031: 201801 April 2021
Dimmers for LED ProductsIS 60669-2-1: 2008IEC aligned01 October 2021

Is BIS CRS Mandatory for Retail, GeM & Tenders?

Table 3: CRS Applicability by Sales Channel

Sales ChannelBIS CRS RequiredRemarks
Retail / Distribution✅ YesMandatory under BIS Act
GeM Portal✅ YesNon-CRS products rejected
Government Tenders✅ YesBasic eligibility
PSU / Municipal Projects✅ YesCRS + performance tests
Private EPC Projects⚠️ UsuallyOften mandated in specs

Solar Street Light & Solar Flood Light Compliance (Critical Clarity)

Is There a Separate BIS Standard for Solar Street Lights?

No. There is no separate BIS CRS category for solar street lights or solar flood lights.

Solar street lights are treated as systems, and each component is evaluated separately.

If you wan’t BIS CRS Mark for your product, Please visit: BIS CRS Mark

Table 4: Component-Wise BIS Compliance for Solar Street Lights

ComponentBIS CRS RequiredApplicable Standard / Rule
LED Street Light / Flood Light (DC)✅ YesIS 10322 (Part 5 – relevant section)
Battery (Purchased)❌ No (if pre-certified)Battery manufacturer must be certified
Battery (Manufactured In-house)✅ YesAs per battery standard
Solar Panel ≤ 50 Wp❌ ExemptedBIS exemption applicable
Solar Panel > 50 Wp⚠️ DependsMNRE / ALMM / Tender conditions
Charge Controller / Driver⚠️ Project-specificEvaluated in tenders

BIS CRS Certification Cost (2 Years Validity)

Table 5: BIS Processing Fees (2 Years)

Enterprise CategoryBIS FeeMSME Benefit
Large Enterprise₹50,000No discount
Small Enterprise (MSME)₹25,00050% discount
Micro Enterprise (MSME)₹10,00080% discount

Table 6: BIS Application & Registration Charges

Fee ComponentAmount
Application Fee₹1,000
Annual Registration Fee₹1,000 per year
Total for 2 Years₹2,000
GSTExtra, as applicable

Table 7: Mandatory Product Testing Cost

Testing TypeLaboratory TypeApprox. Cost
BIS CRS Safety TestingBIS-recognised lab₹20,000 – ₹25,000 + GST

Additional Testing Required in LED & Solar Street Light Tenders

Table 8: Tender-Driven Testing Requirements

TestApplicabilityLab TypeCost RangeTypical Timeline
IP Rating (IP65 / IP66)Outdoor LED & Solar LightsNABL₹10,000 – ₹15,000~2 days
LM-79 Photometric TestStreet / Flood LightsNABL₹10,000 – ₹15,000~1 day

BIS CRS Certification Process

Table 9: Step-by-Step CRS Process

Step No.Activity
1Manufacturer registration on BIS CRS portal
2Identification of applicable Indian Standard
3Product sample preparation
4Testing at BIS-recognised laboratory
5Upload of reports & documents
6Fee payment
7Grant of CRS registration number
8BIS marking on product & packaging

Tender Compliance Checklist (Quick View)

Table 10: Common Tender Evaluation Documents

DocumentRequired
BIS CRS Certificate✅ Mandatory
IP Rating Report✅ For outdoor lights
LM-79 Test Report⚠️ Usually required
Battery Compliance Docs⚠️ For solar lights
Solar Panel Wattage Declaration✅ Important
Model Marking Photographs✅ Mandatory
MSME Certificate⚠️ If claiming benefit

Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

  • The list of approvals comes to you in writing
  • Get Started with the Right Expert
  • Testing, certification and registrations handled by one team

Free Expert Assessment

Free assessment. We reply within 1 business day.

CallWhatsAppFree quote

Free Expert Assessment

Free Expert Assessment

Free assessment. We reply within 1 business day.

Prefer to talk? +91 99991 18039 or WhatsApp