The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued an important amendment affecting manufacturers of LED luminaires and LED lighting products registered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). These changes were made in February 2026 and discussed further in March 2026. In July 2026, the BIS published a Corrigendum extending the withdrawal dates of several previously published standards.
As a result of the changes made by the BIS, LED lighting manufacturers now have additional time to make changes to their products to comply with the BIS standards. failure to comply with the BIS standards during this time means products will be considered non-compliant and will not be allowed to be sold in India.
Background
On 03 February 2026, BIS established revised Indian Standards for LED luminaires and related lighting products. These revised standards replaced earlier editions and introduced several new technical and safety requirements aligned with the latest IEC standards.
As per the notification, both the old and amended Indian Standards were to be enforced till 2 August 2026, after which the old Indian Standards would be withdrawn.
The implementation guidelines issued by BIS on 20 March 2026, outlined the requirements of licence holders and applicants for change in the scope of licence. Further, the guideline outlined the procedures for assessing conformity to the safety of products requirements.
Latest Amendment: Compliance Period Extended
Through the Corrigendum dated 06 July 2026 (published in the Gazette on 09 July 2026), BIS has revised the withdrawal date for several standards.
For the affected product categories, the withdrawal date has now been extended from:
02 August 2026 → 02 February 2027
This effectively extends the concurrent running period by six months, allowing manufacturers additional time to complete testing, documentation, and implementation of the revised standards.
Standards Covered Under the Extension
The amendment applies to the following Indian Standards:
| Product Category | Revised Standard | New Withdrawal Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed General Purpose LED Luminaires | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 1):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| Recessed LED Luminaires | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 2):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| LED Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 3):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| LED Flood Lights | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 5):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| LED Hand Lamps | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 6):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| LED Lighting Chains | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 7):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 8):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
| Self-Ballasted LED Lamps – Safety Requirements | IS 16102 (Part 1):2026 | 02 February 2027 |
Important Note
The corrigendum does not extend the withdrawal date for every revised lighting standard. Manufacturers should carefully verify whether their product category is included in the amendment before planning their compliance activities.
Existing BIS Implementation Guidelines Continue to Apply
Although the compliance deadline has been extended, the implementation procedure issued by BIS remains unchanged.
Existing Licensees
Existing BIS license holders must:
- Implement the applicable revised Indian Standard before the revised withdrawal date.
- Submit complete test reports from BIS-recognized laboratories for all lead models previously tested under the earlier standard.
- Provide an undertaking confirming that all series models covered under the licence comply with the revised standard.
- Complete all compliance activities before the revised deadline to avoid cancellation of the licence or deletion of models from the scope.
New Applicants
Applicants submitting fresh BIS CRS applications may continue filing under the previous standards during the concurrent running period, provided they declare that the revised standards will be implemented before the withdrawal date.
After the revised deadline, BIS will accept applications only under the revised Indian Standards.
Change in Scope of Licence
Requests for adding new models or extending the scope of an existing licence will also follow the revised implementation timeline.
Key Technical Changes Introduced in IS 10322:2026
The revised standards introduce several important safety and performance enhancements, including:
- Introduction of IPX9 protection requirements.
- Inclusion of electromagnetic field (EMF) safety requirements.
- Updated marking and labelling provisions.
- Protection against fast rotating parts such as moving fan blades.
- Introduction of Protective Extra-Low Voltage (PELV) systems.
- Additional safety requirements for SELV output control gear.
- Revised electric shock assessment criteria.
- Expanded photobiological safety requirements.
- New requirements for lithium batteries and EDLC-operated emergency luminaires.
- Product-specific technical updates for recessed luminaires, floodlights, lighting chains, emergency lighting, and road lighting applications.
These revisions bring Indian Standards closer to the latest IEC requirements while strengthening product safety and reliability.
What Manufacturers Should Do
Manufacturers are advised to:
- Identify whether their products fall under the amended standards.
- Plan testing under the revised Indian Standards well before the new deadline.
- Coordinate with BIS-recognized laboratories to avoid testing delays.
- Update technical documentation, product markings, and compliance records.
- Submit revised test reports and declarations within the extended implementation period.
Conclusion
The BIS corrigendum provides welcome relief for manufacturers by extending the concurrent implementation period until 02 February 2027 for several important LED luminaire and LED lamp standards. While the extension offers additional time for compliance, businesses should utilize this period proactively to complete testing, documentation, and certification activities.
Manufacturers should not treat the extension as a postponement of compliance but as an opportunity to ensure a smooth transition to the revised standards without disrupting their BIS registrations or market access.
Need assistance with BIS CRS registration, revised standard implementation, product testing, or compliance documentation? Aleph INDIA provides end-to-end support to manufacturers for BIS certification, testing coordination, and regulatory compliance across the lighting and electrical products sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is the latest update of BIS on LED luminaire standards?
BIS has delayed the withdrawal schedule for some of the earlier LED lighting standards for the date of 02 August 2026 to 02 February 2027, providing further time for manufacturers to make the change to the revised standards.
2. What was the date of the corrigendum for LED luminaires by BIS?
BIS published the Corrigendum on 06 July 2026 and issued on 09 July 2026 in the Gazette.
3. What are the extended compliance period LED products?
These cover several product types, such as fixed general purpose LED luminaires, recessed LED luminaires, road and street lighting LED luminaires, LED floodlights, LED hand lamps, LED lighting chains, emergency lighting LED luminaires and self-ballasted LED lamps.
4. What is the new withdrawal date of the affected standards?
The revised withdrawal dates for the standards in the corrigendum are 02 February 2027.
5. Does the deadline extension apply to all of the revised LED lighting standards?
No. The corrigendum doesn't give additional time to comply with all revised lighting standards. Manufacturers should check to see if their product and their applicable standard is covered.
6. Will the current BIS-CRS license holders be able to continue with the old standards?
During the concurrent implementation period, existing licence holders can follow the applicable BIS implementation procedure. They need to undergo the necessary testing, documentation and implementation of the revised standards by the relevant withdrawal date.
7. Are there old applicant criteria for the LEDs?
In the concurrent running period the applicants who are interested to apply can be allowed to apply on the basis of previous criteria depending upon the applicable BIS requirements and declaration issued before the withdrawal date for implementation of the new criteria.
8. What are some key changes in the updated LED standards?
The amended standards cover changes to the IPX9 protection, EMF safety, marking and labelling, electric shock protection, photobiological safety, PELV systems, lithium batteries and emergency lighting requirements.
9. What should be done by LED producers before 02 February 2027?
The manufacturers are required to identify the relevant revised standards, undertake product testing at one of the laboratories accredited by the BIS, revise technical documentation and product markings and submit the necessary test reports and declarations in the compliance period for the relevant standards.
10. Is there any support available for the revised BIS CRS for LED products from Aleph INDIA?
Yes. Aleph INDIA can assist manufacturers in their compliance, coordination, LED and lighting product documentation and implementation of applicable revised Indian Standards with BIS CRS.
