IS 12640 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 12640 and carry the ISI mark. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 12640
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for House Hold and Similar Uses-Part 1 Circuit Breakers Without Integral Overcurrent Protection (RCCBs) | IS 12640 (Part 1) | ISI mark |
| Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for Household and Similar Uses–Part 2 Circuit Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection(RCVOs) | IS 12640 (Part 2) | ISI mark |
Parts of IS 12640 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments | Operative ISI licences | Min. marking fee (large unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 12640 (Part 1) Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for House Hold and Similar Uses-Part 1 Circuit Breakers Without Integral Overcurrent Protection (RCCBs) | IS 12640 (Part 1):2024 | 0 | 30 | ₹1,12,000 |
| IS 12640 (Part 2) Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for Household and Similar Uses–Part 2 Circuit Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection(RCVOs) | IS/ISO 12640 (Part 2):2011 | 3 | 9 | ₹1,12,000 |
Details by part
IS 12640 (Part 1) Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for House Hold and Similar Uses-Part 1 Circuit Breakers Without Integral Overcurrent Protection (RCCBs)
Editions and amendments of IS 12640 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 12640 (Part 1):2024 Residual current operated circuitBreakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses Rccbs: Part 1 general rules (Third Revision) | 1 Aug 2024 | Current, next review 31 Aug 2029 |
| IS 12640 (Part 1):2016 Residual current operated circuitBreakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (Rccbs): Part 1 general rules (Second Revision) | 31 Jul 2016 | Withdrawn 6 Mar 2025 |
| IS 12640 (Part 1):2008 Residual Current Operated Circuit - Breakers for Household and Similar Uses: Part 1 Circuit-Breakers Without Integral Overcurrent Protection (RCCBs) | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 12640 (Part 1)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 12640 (Part 1), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,12,000 |
| Medium | ₹96,000 |
| Small | ₹56,000 |
| Micro | ₹22,400 |
Unit rate: ₹5.3 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 12640 (Part 1)
From the BIS product manual for IS 12640 (Part 1), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Tripping Test
- Electric Strength Test
- Performance of the test device
- Indelibility of Marking
- Clearance & Creepage distance (only for item 1 & 3 of Table 5 of IS 12640 (Part 1)
- Trip free mechanism
- Reliability of screws, current carrying parts and connections
- Reliability of terminals for external conductors
- Protection against electric shock
- Verification of resistance of the insulation of open contacts and basic insulation against an impulse voltage in normal conditions
- Verification of the behavior of components bridging the basic insulation
- Capability of control circuits connected to the main circuits
- Residual Operating Characteristics
- Behavior in case of failure of line voltage
The full type test covers every clause of IS 12640 (Part 1); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 12640 (Part 1)
BIS records 30 operative licences (30 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (5), Uttarakhand (5), Uttar Pradesh (5), Tamil Nadu (3), Himachal Pradesh (3).
IS 12640 (Part 2) Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers for Household and Similar Uses–Part 2 Circuit Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection(RCVOs)
Editions and amendments of IS 12640 (Part 2)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS/ISO 12640 (Part 2):2011 Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange Part 4: Wide gamut display-referred standard colour image data [Adobe RGB (1998)/SCID] | 29 Apr 2024 | Current, next review 30 Apr 2029 |
| IS 12640 (Part 2):2016 Residual current operated circuit - Breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (Rcbos): Part 2 general rules | 31 Jul 2016 | Current, next review 1 Jul 2026 |
| IS 12640 (Part 2):2008 Residual Current Operaed Circuit - Breaking for Household and Similar Uses - Part 2 Circuit - Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection (RCVOs) | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 12640 (Part 2). During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
Amendments:First Amendment (2012) to IS 12640 (Part 2):2016, Second Amendment (2018) to IS 12640 (Part 2):2016, Third Amendment (2018) to IS 12640 (Part 2):2016. Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Marking fee for IS 12640 (Part 2)
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 12640 (Part 2), set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹1,12,000 |
| Medium | ₹96,000 |
| Small | ₹56,000 |
| Micro | ₹22,400 |
Unit rate: ₹5.3 per piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 12640 (Part 2)
From the BIS product manual for IS 12640 (Part 2), which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:2016 / IEC 61009-1
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Tripping Test
- Electric Strength Test
- Performance of the test device
- Indelibility of Marking
- Clearance & Creepage distance (only for item 1 & 3 of Table 7 of IS 12640(Part 2):2016)
- Trip free mechanism
- Reliability of screws, current carrying parts and connections
- Reliability of terminals for external conductors
- Protection against electric shock
The full type test covers every clause of IS 12640 (Part 2); the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 12640 (Part 2)
BIS records 9 operative licences (9 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Maharashtra (5), Karnataka (1), Himachal Pradesh (1), Haryana (1), Uttarakhand (1).
Notifying orders
- Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003, No. 189(E), dated 17 Feb 2003 · PDF
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 12640
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 12640?
Yes, for the 2 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 12640 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 12640 applies to my product?
IS 12640 has 2 parts or editions referenced in BIS orders. Find your product in the table above to see its exact part. Where a product is covered by more than one standard, all of them apply.
How long does ISI mark under IS 12640 take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
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- IS 9968 2 products
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Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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