Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Extraordinary Gazette: Electronics and IT Goods Safety Standards Migration]
This Gazette notification addresses the mandatory migration of electronic and information technology goods in India from older safety standards (IS 13252:2010 and IS 616:2017) to the newer, internationally aligned IS/IEC 62368:2023 standard.
Key Points
- Standard Substitution: Replaces "Information Technology Equipment - Safety General Requirements" (IS 13252:2010) and "Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus – Safety Requirements" (IS 616:2017) with "Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1 Safety Requirements" (IS/IEC 62368:2023).
- New Category Added: Introduces "Extended Reality Products" (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, etc.) under the mandatory compulsory registration schedule.
- Transition Periods: Grants a concurrent running period until May 1, 2026, for goods listed at Serial No. 65 (Extended Reality Products) and until November 1, 2028, for all other specified goods to migrate standards.
- Post-Deadline Withdrawal: Mandates that the old standards (IS 13252:2010 and IS 616:2017) be fully withdrawn and cease to apply after the respective transition deadlines.
- Amendments to Schedule: Updates the Schedule of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, through multiple prior amendments (S.O. 1248(E), 1353(E), 2844(E), 1929(E), 1652(E), 4378(E), 1363(E), 4362(E)).
Summary
This notification enforces a critical safety standards upgrade for India's electronics and IT equipment market, aligning with global standards under the IS/IEC 62368 framework. It phases out legacy standards while accommodating a structured transition for existing products, notably including new Extended Reality devices. The move aims to enhance product safety and market consistency, with compliance deadlines extending through 2026 and 2028 before the old standards are fully retired.
