Consumer products and retail

June 2026 - Electrical & Electronics

 

In force (publish on May 20, 2026)

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued the Series Guidelines for products covered under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

Under these guidelines, multiple product models can now be covered under a single BIS registration, provided they meet the prescribed conditions.

 

Key Highlights of the Series Guidelines:

Applicants can now include:

• Up to 10 models in one series registration (1 Lead Model + 9 Series Models)
• The model with the highest power rating or worst-case configuration must be selected as the Lead Model for testing.

 

MeitY has also released detailed criteria for including products under one series. The key parameters include:

• Same IP Ratings
• Same enclosure requirements, with only minor aesthetic changes allowed
• Same Class of Construction
• Same Energy Source and Safeguard System, including:

• ES1 / ES2 / ES3 (Electrical)
• PS1 / PS2 / PS3 (Power)
• TS1 / TS2 / TS3 (Thermal)
• Same Input Voltage across the series.

 

The guidelines also cover:

• External Energy Sources (Power Adapter / Power Bank / Other Input Devices)
• Mains-operated Internal Power Supply
• Internal Battery-operated Products

 

Additional Product-Specific Series Requirements:

Along with the above conditions, all models within a series must also comply with the following requirements:

1. Same type of microphone and earphone (clip-type, handheld, over-the-ear, etc.)
2. Same form factor, wherever applicable (for example: HDDs, SSDs)
3. Same charging method (Docking/Contact Charging, USB, Charging Case, Wireless, etc.)
4. Smartwatches with SIM and without SIM will be treated as separate series
5. Devices with and without a display will be treated as separate series
6. Devices with and without touch functionality will be treated as separate series
7. Same output ratings and number of outputs must be maintained wherever applicable (such as SMPS and multi-port power adapters)
8. Same display type (LCD, LED, etc.), wherever applicable
9. Different processors may be used within a series; however, the Lead Model must have the highest Thermal Design Power (TDP) in watts

 

What’s Next?

With the release of:

• Series Guidelines
• UTRF (Uniform Test Report Format)
• BIS-empaneled laboratories for IS/IEC 62368-1

 

OEMs and Brands may now prepare for:

• Fresh registrations under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023
• Transition applications for already registered products

 

TÜV SÜD Indian lab has already been accredited for the latest edition of IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

 

Publication reference:

[1]  Series Guidelines for product falling under “IS/IEC 62368 : Part 1: 2023-reg

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