IS 60669 BIS Certification for Dimmers for LED products
Dimmers for LED products made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 60669 under CRS registration (Scheme-II). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the registration.
About IS 60669
| Standard | IS 60669-2-1: 2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Particular requirements for Electronic switches standards for Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations |
| Product covered | Dimmers for LED products |
| Category | Electronics & IT Goods |
| Scheme | CRS registration (Scheme-II) |
| Notified under | BIS notification, S.O. 3429(E), dated 1 October 2020 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 60669
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS/IEC 60669 (Part 2/Sec 1):2021 Switches for household and Similar fixed electrical installations Part 2-1: particular requirements electronic control devices | 26 Sept 2023 | Current, next review 1 Sept 2028 |
| 60669-2-1: 2021 Switches for household and Similar fixed electrical installations Part 2-1: particular requirements electronic control devices | 26 Sept 2023 | Current, next review 1 Sept 2028 |
| IS/IEC 60669 (Part 2/Sec 1):2008 Switches for Household and Similar Fixed Electrical Installations Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 1 Electronic Switches | 31 Dec 2017 | Withdrawn 9 Dec 2025 |
BIS lists 2 current editions of IS 60669. During a changeover both can be used until the date BIS sets for moving to the newer one.
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Testing against IS 60669
Samples are type-tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory in India; foreign lab reports are not accepted. BIS then reviews the test report and documents and grants the registration. Market surveillance samples follow.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 60669 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 60669 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 CRS registration under IS 60669
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
What does IS 60669 cover?
IS 60669-2-1: 2008: Particular requirements for Electronic switches standards for Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for dimmers for LED products.
Is BIS certification under IS 60669 mandatory?
Yes, for dimmers for LED products, under the BIS notification, S.O. 3429(E). The product needs a valid BIS registration (CRS) and must carry the BIS Standard Mark (CRS) with the IS number and the R-number.
Where is a product tested for IS 60669?
Samples are type-tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory in India; foreign lab reports are not accepted. BIS then reviews the test report and documents and grants the registration. Market surveillance samples follow.
How long does IS 60669 BIS certification 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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