ISI Certification (BIS) for
Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services IS 15111 : 2002 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF SELF BALLASTED LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES - PART 1 : SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & PART 2  IS 15111 : 2002

General lighting, also known as ambient lighting, provides an area with overall, non-specific illumination. Self Ballasted Lamps are the permanently enclosed elements that are important for starting and stable operation, which does not include any replaceable or interchangeable parts. The ballast gives the lamp the amount of voltage it needs to create the current – or arc – between its electrodes, and then automatically lowers and monitors the voltage to make sure there is the perfect amount to keep the light going.

Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services is used in the following areas –

• Inserted into standard fixtures just like any regular screw-in incandescent.
• Chandelier, ceiling mounted fixture, wall-mounted fixture, traditional recessed fixtures and / or LED downlights, track light, floor lamp, table lamp

Introduction to Indian Standard IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2); Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services

• IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2) cover Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services. This standard specifies the safety and interchangeability requirements together with the test methods and conditions, required to show compliance of tubular fluorescent and other gas discharge lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self ballasted lamps), intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes having:  a) a rated wattage up to and including 26 b) a rated voltage up to and including 250 V, and

1. c) Edison screw E 14 and E 27 or bayonet caps B 15d and B 22d.

The performance requirements are given in Part 2 of this standard.

• IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2) specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services as follows

Durability of Marking

Interchangeability

Protection against electric shock

Mechanical strength

Dimensions

Power Factor

Starting and run-up and some other

For more info on the product standardization click here

Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services (IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2)) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality control) order.
• As per this order, allthe manufacturers of Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services covered under IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2)

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services to use ISI mark as per IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2)

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here

For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

Requisites to get the BIS license for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2)

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services as per Indian standard IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2)

There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

Administrative Details

Technical Details

Quality Control Personnel Details 

Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services as per IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2) under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
• For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
• Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

• Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2):

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Household Goods Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services according to according to IS  15111 (Part 1 & 2).

Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Self Ballasted Lamps for General Lighting Services – Part 1 : Safety Requirements & Part 2 : Performance Requirements to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.