On July 11, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) convened a pivotal meeting to formally launch the migration of products previously regulated under IS 13252 Part 1:2020 and IS 616:2017 to the updated IS/IEC 62368-2023 (Edition 4) international safety standard. The move affects 42 product categories and signals a new era for AV and ICT product compliance in India.
Key Meeting Highlights
- Three-year migration period for 42 product categories: All AV and ICT equipment currently regulated under CRO 2021 must transition to IS/IEC 62368-2023 within three years.
- New standalone category for AR/VR devices with a six-month transition: AR/VR products will be separated from previous classifications, with a six-month timeline.
- Clarification on existing BIS registered products (R-number): Special exemptions may be considered for products under maintenance contracts, end-of-life (EoL) replacements, or cases where exact model substitution is required.
- Implementation guidelines and lab accreditation: BIS will issue new series guidelines and expedite laboratory accreditation for IS/IEC 62368-2023. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit feedback.
- Consolidation of product categories: Items such as keyboards and wireless keyboards will be merged under the new regulatory framework.
- Industry invited to participate in guideline development: MeitY and BIS urge stakeholders to submit comments and suggestions by the end of July 2025, with the possibility of further meetings to finalize guidelines.
Glodacert’s Recommendations
As an experienced certification consultant, we recommend enterprises to:
- Keep Monitoring BIS announcements for updated series testing and marking guidelines to streamline application processes.
- Engage actively in industry consultations, providing feedback on practical challenges to help shape more flexible or exemptive provisions.
- Consult a professional certification advisor for up-to-date interpretation, compliance planning, and cost optimization for product testing and re-certification.
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