India - Guidelines for Implementation of IS 16102 (Part 1):2026 Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

The Bureau of Indian Standards recently published Guidelines for implementation of IS 16102 (Part 1):2026 Self-Ballasted LED Lamps.

Refer to the corresponding clauses in the Guidelines on:

Clause A - For existing licensees

Clause B - For new applicants

Clause C - for change in scope of licence

Changes in IS 16102 (Part 1): 2026:

- Rated input power of lamps has been covered up to 60W.

- Test requirements for photo biological safety have been added.

- LED lamps with non-removable rechargeable batteries have been covered.

- Test requirements of abnormal operating conditions have been added.

- Test requirements for ingress protection have been added.

- New marking requirement added for lamps with bulbs not suitable for water contact.

- New marking requirement for photo biological safety marking.

- Test requirements for axial strength of Edison caps have been added.

- Test requirements for fault conditions have been modified.