IS 15111 BIS Certification for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements
Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 15111 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 15111
| Standard | IS 15111 (Part 1 & 2) |
|---|---|
| Title | Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements |
| Product covered | Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements |
| Category | Household Electrical goods |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003, No. 189(E), dated 17 Feb 2003 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 15111
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 15111 (Part 1):2002 Self ballasted lamps for general lighting services: Part 1 safety requirements | 31 Jan 2002 | Current, next review 31 Dec 2029 |
| IS 15111 (Part 1 AND Part 2):2002 Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services | Withdrawn 14 Mar 2022 |
Amendments:First Amendment (2003), Second Amendment (2007), Third Amendment (2008), Fourth Amendment (2010), Fifth Amendment (2014), Sixth Amendment (2019). Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Sampling and key tests for IS 15111
From the BIS product manual for IS 15111, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:Lamps – 30 nos.
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Durability of marking
- Interchangeability
- Protection against electric shock
- Mechanical strength
- Dimensions
- Power factor
- Starting and run-up
The full type test covers every clause of IS 15111; the list above is what can be checked on site.
Testing against IS 15111
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 15111 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 15111 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 15111
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
What does IS 15111 cover?
IS 15111 (Part 1 & 2): Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for self ballasted lamps for general lighting services – part 1 : safety requirements & part 2 : performance requirements.
Is BIS certification under IS 15111 mandatory?
Yes, for self ballasted lamps for general lighting services – part 1 : safety requirements & part 2 : performance requirements, under the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003, No. 189(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 15111?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 15111 BIS certification 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.
Other standards in Household Electrical goods
- IS 302 20 products
- IS 418 Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (upto100 W )
- IS 694 PVC Insulated Cables for Working Voltages up to and Including 1100V
- IS 3854 Switches for Domestic and Similar Purposes
- IS 8828 Electrical Accessories-Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Installations
- IS 9968 2 products
- IS 12640 2 products
- IS 13010 AC Watt-hour Meters, Class 0.5, 1 & 2
- IS 13779 AC Static Watt-hour Meters, Class 1 & 2
- IS 14697 AC Static Transformer Operated Watt-hour and VAR-hour Meters, Class 0.2S & 0.5S
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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