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Fri, Jul 17 2026
Raju Karn
For most LED lighting manufacturers, business planning usually revolves around production schedules, dealer orders, project deliveries, and government tenders. However, one important deadline is approaching that could directly affect your BIS licence, approved product models, and market access.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new Guidelines for Implementation of Revised Standards for LED Luminaires under the IS 10322 series. These guidelines were released by the Registration Department on 20 March 2026 (Reference No. Reg./IS 10322 Series/Guidelines/01) to help manufacturers transition from older standards to the revised versions.
The most important date in these guidelines is 02 August 2026. This marks the end of the concurrent running period for the old standards. After this date, manufacturers can no longer rely on the previous version of the standards for obtaining or maintaining BIS licences. Existing licence holders, new applicants, importers, and brand owners must ensure that their LED luminaires comply with the revised IS 10322 series before the deadline.
Many businesses assume that revisions to Indian Standards only concern quality or testing departments. In reality, this update has a much broader commercial impact. A delay in adopting the revised standards can interrupt product approvals, slow down new product launches, and even affect participation in government projects or institutional tenders.
The revised standards influence several key business activities, including:
If manufacturers fail to transition to the revised standards within the prescribed timeline, BIS may initiate cancellation of licences or remove product models from the approved scope. Such actions can significantly affect business continuity, making early preparation essential.
Manufacturers already holding a BIS licence for LED luminaires should not assume that their approval automatically continues under the revised standards. BIS requires every existing licensee to actively demonstrate compliance with the updated IS 10322 series before 02 August 2026.
To continue operating under the revised standards, manufacturers must submit fresh test reports for all lead models covered under their licence. These reports must be issued by a BIS-recognized laboratory and confirm compliance with the applicable revised standard.
Along with the laboratory reports, businesses are also required to submit an undertaking confirming that all other series models covered under the licence have been updated to comply with the revised requirements.
This means manufacturers should begin reviewing their complete product portfolio immediately rather than waiting until the final months before implementation.
The revised guidelines also affect businesses applying for BIS certification for the first time. During the transition period, certain applications may still be processed under the older version of the standard, but only under specific conditions.
Applications where product samples have already been submitted for testing, or where laboratory test reports have already been generated before the deadline, may continue under the previous standards. Similarly, new applications filed before 02 August 2026 may be accepted under either the old or revised standards.
However, applicants choosing the earlier version must provide a written declaration confirming that they will adopt the revised standard before the concurrent running period ends.
From a practical business perspective, manufacturers should carefully evaluate whether applying under the old standard actually saves time. Since every licence must eventually shift to the revised standard, many companies may find it more efficient to complete certification directly under the updated requirements.
LED lighting manufacturers regularly introduce new products such as flood lights, street lights, recessed luminaires, decorative lighting, emergency lighting systems, and industrial luminaires. Under the revised guidelines, the timing of these product launches becomes much more important.
Requests for Change in Scope (CIS) under the old standards will only be accepted until the manufacturer adopts the revised standard or until 02 August 2026, whichever occurs earlier.
For companies planning multiple product launches, this creates an important strategic decision. Launching products under the previous standard may appear quicker initially but could require additional testing, documentation, and administrative work shortly afterwards when migrating to the revised standard.
Businesses should therefore evaluate whether launching directly under the revised IS 10322 series offers greater long-term efficiency.
The revised IS 10322 Part 1:2026 introduces several important technical updates that reflect the changing design and safety requirements of modern LED luminaires. These revisions go beyond routine editorial changes and introduce additional protection measures for users, installers, and maintenance personnel.
Some of the key technical updates include:
These revisions indicate that BIS is placing greater emphasis on electrical safety, user protection, energy-efficient lighting technologies, smart control systems, and modern luminaire designs. Manufacturers should carefully review these technical changes before submitting products for testing under the revised standards.
One of the biggest mistakes manufacturers make during standard revisions is assuming that they have enough time to complete the transition. In reality, testing laboratories become busier as the implementation deadline approaches, and documentation reviews often take longer than expected.
Several common issues can delay compliance, including:
Even a minor non-conformity discovered during testing can require product modifications and additional testing, making early planning the safest approach.
Rather than treating the revised standards as a last-minute compliance exercise, manufacturers should develop a structured implementation plan across all departments. A coordinated approach helps avoid unnecessary testing delays and ensures uninterrupted business operations.
A practical preparation plan includes:
Compliance should not remain solely the responsibility of the quality department. Product design, production, procurement, regulatory affairs, sales, and senior management should all understand the importance of the 02 August 2026 deadline.
Many businesses view compliance only as a legal requirement. However, companies that complete the transition early often gain significant commercial advantages.
Government departments, infrastructure developers, builders, electrical contractors, and institutional buyers increasingly prefer suppliers whose products already comply with the latest BIS standards. Updated certification provides confidence that products meet current safety and performance expectations.
Early implementation can strengthen business opportunities in:
Instead of explaining why certification is still under process, manufacturers with updated licences can demonstrate immediate compliance and strengthen buyer confidence.
Transitioning to revised standards often involves more than laboratory testing. Manufacturers must review technical files, identify applicable standards, update labels, coordinate with testing laboratories, prepare documentation, and respond to BIS observations within specified timelines.
A professional BIS consultant can assist with:
For manufacturers with multiple product categories, structured consultancy support can significantly reduce delays and simplify the transition process.
The Guidelines for Implementation of Revised Standards for LED Luminaires represent one of the most significant compliance updates for India's lighting industry. The transition deadline of 02 August 2026 is not merely an administrative milestone—it determines whether existing BIS licences remain valid under the revised IS 10322 series.
Existing licensees must complete testing of lead models and submit the required undertakings for series models before the deadline. New applicants should carefully evaluate whether applying under the previous standards is worthwhile, as every licence must eventually transition to the revised requirements.
The revised standards introduce important updates covering IP protection, EMF safety, marking requirements, PELV systems, SELV control gear, touch voltage limits, and protection against moving parts, making them highly relevant for today's LED lighting technologies.
Manufacturers who begin preparation early will be better positioned to maintain uninterrupted sales, participate in government tenders, expand product portfolios, and build stronger confidence among distributors and institutional buyers.
The transition to the revised IS 10322 series is more than a regulatory requirement—it is an opportunity to strengthen product quality, improve market credibility, and stay competitive in India's evolving LED lighting industry.
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The concurrent running period ends on 02 August 2026. After this date, BIS licences under the older standards will no longer be granted or continued.
Yes. Existing licensees must submit fresh test reports for lead models issued by BIS-recognized laboratories and provide undertakings for the remaining series models.
Applications may be processed under the old standards only during the transition period and subject to BIS guidelines. Applicants must also declare that they will implement the revised standards before 02 August 2026.
The revised standard introduces IPX9 protection, EMF safety requirements, updated marking provisions, protection against rotating parts, PELV systems, additional SELV control gear requirements, and revised touch voltage and touch current testing.
Early preparation helps avoid laboratory delays, prevents disruption of BIS licences, supports uninterrupted product sales, and strengthens eligibility for government tenders and commercial projects.
PSR Compliance assists manufacturers with product applicability assessment, documentation, laboratory coordination, BIS applications, licence transition, scope extension, and complete regulatory compliance support.
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