Power Banks and Battery Products Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 — BIS Registration Requirements

Power Banks and Battery Products Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 — BIS Registration Requirements

Power Banks and Battery Products Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 — BIS Registration Requirements

Power banks are one of the most commonly BIS-registered product categories in India, and they are fully covered under the IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 migration from IS 13252. Here is what manufacturers and importers of power banks and portable battery products need to know.

Products Covered

  • Portable power banks (all capacities)
  • Solar-powered power banks
  • Wireless charging power banks
  • Battery cases for smartphones
  • Laptop battery packs (standalone)

Battery Safety Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023

IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 has comprehensive battery safety requirements that are more nuanced than IS 13252. Key areas:

Thermal Hazard — Thermal Runaway

The most critical battery safety concern. IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 requires that lithium battery products are designed to prevent thermal runaway propagation. The battery housing and BMS must be designed to:

  • Prevent fire or explosion if a single cell enters thermal runaway
  • Contain any venting gases without causing injury
  • Alert the user before catastrophic failure

Battery Management System (BMS) Requirements

  • Overcharge protection: Must prevent charging above the maximum voltage specification
  • Over-discharge protection: Must prevent discharge below minimum voltage
  • Overcurrent protection: Must limit charge and discharge current to safe levels
  • Temperature monitoring: Must monitor cell temperature and throttle or shut down at elevated temperatures
  • Short circuit protection: Must respond to external short circuits without fire or explosion

Cell-Level Requirements

Under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 Clause 4 (Component acceptance), individual lithium cells used in power banks must have appropriate certifications or documentation. Cells certified to IEC 62133 or UL 2054 are typically accepted, but the formal component acceptance must be documented per Clause 4.

Output Specifications and USB-C PD

Modern power banks support USB-C Power Delivery at 18W, 30W, 65W, and even 100W. For power banks with PD output above 60W, specific evaluation of the USB-C PD controller and circuit is required under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

Capacity Claims and IS 16047 Part 3

It is important to note that IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 is a safety standard — it does not govern capacity claims. BIS CRS for power banks separately requires compliance with IS 16047 Part 3 (battery capacity measurement standard). Ensure your power bank has both:

  • IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 safety compliance (for BIS CRS registration)
  • Accurate capacity declarations consistent with IS 16047 Part 3 test methods

Migration Checklist for Power Bank Manufacturers

  • ☐ Audit existing IS 13252 BIS R-numbers for power bank products
  • ☐ Obtain BMS documentation and cell certifications
  • ☐ Submit for IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 testing at BIS-recognized lab
  • ☐ Verify USB-C PD circuit if output exceeds 60W
  • ☐ File Standard Revision on BIS portal
  • ☐ Ensure capacity declarations align with IS 16047 Part 3

House of Testing (HOT) handles IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 testing for power banks and battery products. Contact us to begin your migration.