IS 16242 BIS Certification
2 products must be certified by BIS against IS 16242 and be registered under CRS. Find your product and its exact part below.
Products under IS 16242
| Product | Part / edition | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| UPS and Inverters (up to 5 kVA) | IS 16242 (Part 1) General and Safety Requirements for UPS | CRS |
| UPS and Inverters (up to 10 kVA) | IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 General and Safety Requirements for UPS | CRS |
Parts of IS 16242 at a glance
| Part | Current edition | Amendments |
|---|---|---|
| IS 16242 (Part 1) UPS and Inverters (up to 5 kVA) | IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 | 1 |
| IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 UPS and Inverters (up to 10 kVA) | IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 | 1 |
Details by part
IS 16242 (Part 1) UPS and Inverters (up to 5 kVA)
Editions and amendments of IS 16242 (Part 1)
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 Uninterruptible power systems UPS Part 1 Safety requirements (first revision) | 23 May 2025 | Current, next review 31 May 2030 |
| IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS): Part 1 general and safety requirements for UPS | 30 Sept 2014 | Current, next review 30 Jun 2029 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 16242 (Part 1). During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
Amendments:First Amendment (2018) to IS 16242 (Part 1):2014. Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 UPS and Inverters (up to 10 kVA)
Editions and amendments of IS 16242 (Part 1):2014
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 Uninterruptible power systems UPS Part 1 Safety requirements (first revision) | 23 May 2025 | Current, next review 31 May 2030 |
| IS 16242 (Part 1):2014 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS): Part 1 general and safety requirements for UPS | 30 Sept 2014 | Current, next review 30 Jun 2029 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 16242 (Part 1):2014. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
Amendments:First Amendment (2018) to IS 16242 (Part 1):2014. Test reports must reflect the standard with its amendments.
Notifying orders
- Electronics & Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012, dated 13th November 2012 · PDF
- BIS notification, SO 2742 (E), dated 17th August 2017 · PDF
How to get CRS registration under IS 16242
Registration is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory, brand and models. Overseas manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative to apply and hold the registration in India.
- Confirm the Indian Standard and group models into a series
- Submit samples to a BIS-recognised lab in India for testing
- Apply on the CRS portal with the test report, factory and brand documents
- BIS review and grant of the R-number registration
- Mark products with the Standard Mark, IS number and R-number
Timeline. Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.
Fees. Application and annual licence fees of ₹1,000 each, a processing fee of ₹25,000 per year, and ₹20,000 for each additional test report, plus lab testing charges (BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations, 2026).
Mark. Certified products carry the BIS Standard Mark (CRS) with the IS number and the R-number.
Frequently asked questions
Is BIS certification mandatory for products under IS 16242?
Yes, for the 2 products listed on this page. Each is notified by a government order and needs a valid BIS registration (CRS) before it can be made, imported or sold in India. Other products that merely use IS 16242 are not automatically covered.
Which part of IS 16242 applies to my product?
IS 16242 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 CRS registration under IS 16242 take?
Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.
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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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