IS 616 Products and IS/IEC 62368-1:2023: Guide for Audio-Video Equipment Manufacturers

If you manufacture or import audio-video equipment registered under IS 616:2017, this guide covers everything you need to know about migrating to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

Products Registered Under IS 616

IS 616:2017 (aligned with IEC 60065) covered:

• Televisions (CRT, LCD, LED, OLED, QLED)
• Set-top boxes and TV decoders
• Audio amplifiers and receivers
• Bluetooth speakers and soundbars
• Smart speakers with voice assistants
• Digital cameras and camcorders
• DVD/Blu-ray players
• Home theatre systems
• Projectors

Key Technical Differences for Audio-Video Products

Power Supply Requirements

IS 616 and IEC 60065 had specific requirements for mains-connected audio/video equipment. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 uses the PS (Power Source) classification framework. For most audio/video products with mains-connected SMPS:

• Products below 75VA operating on mains: typically PS2 classification
• Products above 75VA: may require PS3 safeguard evaluation

Most televisions and speakers will not require significant design changes, but the power supply evaluation must be formally documented under the IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 framework.

Touch Current (Leakage Current)

IS 616 specified touch current limits for Class I and Class II equipment. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 classifies touch current into ES1 (safe), ES2 (requires safeguards), and ES3 (dangerous). Most well-designed audio/video equipment will measure ES1 or low ES2, but this must be formally verified.

Television-Specific Additional Requirement

This is critical: Televisions registered under IS 616 must now comply with both IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 AND IS 18112:2025. IS 18112:2025 is an additional standard for television sets that covers picture quality, energy efficiency, and other TV-specific requirements beyond electrical safety.

Manufacturers with existing television registrations under IS 616 must ensure test reports cover both standards.

Bluetooth and Wireless Functionality

Modern audio/video equipment frequently incorporates Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other wireless functionality. These wireless aspects are not covered by IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 (which is a safety standard). Wireless functionality in India requires separate WPC/DoT type approval if the product radiates radio frequency energy. Ensure your products have appropriate wireless certifications in addition to BIS CRS registration.

Migration Timeline for IS 616 Products

• Immediate: No new BIS licences granted under IS 616:2017. New product registrations must use IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.
• 1 November 2028: All existing IS 616 registrations must be migrated to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 via Standard Revision.

Practical Recommendations for Audio-Video Manufacturers

1. Television manufacturers: Begin testing under both IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 and IS 18112:2025 immediately. This combination requirement means more testing scope than IS 616 alone.
2. Speaker and amplifier manufacturers: The migration is typically straightforward. Pre-compliance gap analysis is recommended before formal testing.
3. Smart device manufacturers (smart TVs, smart speakers): Ensure all wireless functionality has appropriate wireless type approval in addition to BIS CRS registration.

House of Testing (HOT) conducts IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 testing and IS 18112:2025 testing for television manufacturers. Contact us to plan your transition.