Analysis of IS 16102-1:2026 Standard Update and LISUN’s Product Adaptation Plan

On February 24, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officially released the revised safety standard for self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting, IS 16102-1:2026, which replaces the 2012 version. It specifies that the transition period for the old and new standards will last until August 2, 2026, after which the old standard will be formally abolished. As the core mandatory safety standard for the self-ballasted LED lamp market in India, this revision has significantly raised the product safety threshold, added a number of key technical requirements, and put forward higher demands on lighting enterprises exporting to India and supporting testing equipment manufacturers. LISUN GROUP (HONG KONG) LIMITED. (hereinafter referred to as “LISUN”), a global leader in the lighting and electrical testing equipment industry, has completed the adaptation of its entire series of testing products to the IS 16102-1:2026 standard in advance, providing comprehensive technical support for enterprises to comply with regulations for export.

I. Summary of Core Updates to the IS 16102-1:2026 Standard

This standard revision has achieved nine core upgrades around three dimensions: product scope, testing requirements, and labeling specifications, filling many gaps in the old standard and further aligning with international lighting product safety norms. The specific update points are as follows:

Expansion of Product Scope to Adapt to Market Innovation Trends

• Expanded power coverage: The rated input power coverage of self-ballasted LED lamps has been increased to 60W, filling the standard gap for high-power products and solving the problem that the old standard lacked specifications for high-power LED lamps.
• New product categories added: For the first time, LED lamps with non-detachable rechargeable batteries have been included in the standard control scope, adapting to the innovative development trend of current LED lighting products and meeting the safety supervision needs of the market for portable and rechargeable LED lamps.

Upgraded Testing Requirements to Strengthen Product Safety Assurance

• Four new testing items added: First, photobiological safety testing to prevent potential hazards of LED light to the human visual system; second, abnormal operating condition testing to simulate the safety performance of products under abnormal operation and reduce safety risks; third, enclosure protection (IP rating) testing to clarify the minimum requirements for dust and water resistance of lamps; fourth, Edison lamp base axial strength testing to improve the stability and safety of lamp base connections.
• Revised test specifications for fault conditions: Optimized the original test procedures and judgment standards under fault conditions, further improving the scientificity and rigor of testing, and ensuring that products will not cause safety accidents under fault conditions.

Improved Labeling Specifications to Strengthen Safety Tips for Consumers

Two new exclusive labeling requirements have been added: First, a special label has been added for bulbs not suitable for contact with water to remind consumers to avoid using them in humid environments; second, a photobiological safety label has been added to clearly mark the photobiological safety level of the lamp, guiding consumers to choose products reasonably.

Compliance Implementation Requirements and Clear Transition Period

The standard also clarifies the specific requirements for the transition between old and new standards: Existing licensed enterprises must submit a new test report issued by a BIS-recognized laboratory before August 2, 2026, and issue a commitment letter confirming that all relevant product models comply with the new standard; enterprises applying for certification for the first time can choose to apply according to the old standard or the new standard during the transition period, but the new standard will be fully implemented after August 2. Enterprises that fail to comply on schedule will face penalties such as license revocation and model removal.

II. LISUN Products: Accurately Adapt to IS 16102-1:2026 to Help Enterprises Comply with Regulations for Overseas Expansion

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of LISUN GROUP, LISUN focuses on the R&D, production and sales of lighting and electrical testing equipment. Its products are exported to 150 countries and regions around the world, serving laboratories in various countries and well-known enterprises such as Philips and Osram. It is also a member of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE). Its products are R&D and produced in strict accordance with international and national standards such as IEC, ISO and BIS. In response to the update of the IS 16102-1:2026 standard, relying on its profound technical accumulation, LISUN’s relevant testing products have achieved full adaptation, providing a “one-stop” compliance testing solution for lighting enterprises exporting to India.

Photobiological Safety Testing: LSRF-3 EN62471-C System, Accurately Meeting New Standard Requirements

The newly added photobiological safety test in IS 16102-1:2026 focuses on detecting indicators such as blue light hazard and retinal thermal hazard of LED lamps to ensure that the products have no potential harm to the human body. LISUN’s EN62471-C Optical Radiation Safety Test fully meets the testing requirements for photobiological safety in the new standard, can accurately detect the photobiological safety level of lamps, and generate test reports recognized by BIS.

The system has high-precision spectral collection capability, can quickly analyze key parameters such as spectral distribution and radiant power of lamps, supports multiple test modes, adapts to new added categories such as LED lamps with non-detachable rechargeable batteries, and is compatible with the testing requirements of the old standard, helping enterprises achieve a smooth transition between old and new standards. Its test data is accurate and reliable, has passed CE certification, and has been widely recognized in the EU and Indian markets, which can be directly submitted for BIS certification testing.

Enclosure Protection (IP Rating) Testing: JL-X Waterproof Testing System + SC-015 Dust Test Chamber, Fully Covering Testing Needs

The newly added enclosure protection test in the new standard requires LED lamps to meet the corresponding dust and water resistance levels. LISUN has launched the JL-X IP Waterproof Test Equipments and SC-015 Dustproof Test Chamber to fully cover the IP rating testing requirements specified in IS 16102-1:2026.

The JL-X waterproof testing system complies with international standards such as IEC60529 and IEC60598, can complete IPX1 to IPX8 full-level waterproof testing, accurately simulate different environmental conditions such as spraying and immersion, adapts to the testing needs of various LED lamps, including portable lamps with non-detachable rechargeable batteries, and ensures the safe operation of lamps in humid environments. The SC-015 dust test chamber is designed in accordance with standards such as IEC60529, can carry out IP5X and IP6X level dust tests, simulate the impact of dust environment on lamps, detect the dustproof performance of lamp enclosures, avoid circuit faults caused by dust entering the interior, and fully meet the testing requirements for enclosure protection in the new standard.

Electrical Performance and Fault/Abnormal Working Condition Testing: Full Series of Safety + EMC Testing Equipment, Building a Solid Safety Line

In response to the revised fault condition test specifications and the newly added abnormal working condition test requirements in IS 16102-1:2026, LISUN provides a full series of electrical performance, safety and EMC testing equipment to fully cover the testing needs. Among them, the Surge Generator SG61000-5 and ESD Simulator Guns ESD61000-2 can simulate abnormal working conditions such as lightning strikes and static electricity, and detect the safety performance of lamps in extreme environments; the LS9923 Programmable Withstanding Voltage & Insulation Tester can test the withstand voltage and insulation performance of lamps to prevent electrical safety hazards; the EMI-9KB EMI Receiver Test System, complying with standards such as CISPR16-1, can detect the electromagnetic interference of LED drivers and lamps, ensuring that products meet the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of the Indian market.

In addition, LISUN’s LED Power Driver Tester LS2090 can accurately measure parameters such as input and output characteristics and startup characteristics of lamps, adapts to the testing needs of high-power LED lamps of 60W and below, fills the testing gap for high-power products under the new standard, and provides strong support for enterprise product R&D and compliance testing.

Photoelectric Parameter Testing: Integrating Sphere + Goniophotometer, Ensuring Compliance of Product Optical Performance

In addition to safety testing, IS 16102-1:2026 also has clear requirements for the photoelectric performance of LED lamps. LISUN’s LPCE-2 High Precision Spectroradiometer Integrating Sphere System, as well as LSG-6000 LM-79 Moving Detector Goniophotometer (Mirror Type C), can fully meet the photoelectric parameter testing requirements of the new standard.

The LPCE series integrating sphere system complies with international standards such as LM-79 and LM-80, can accurately test key parameters such as luminous flux, color temperature and color rendering index of lamps, supports the testing of high-power LED lamps and LED lamps with non-detachable rechargeable batteries, and the test data is accurate and reliable, which can be directly submitted for BIS certification. The goniophotometer system can test the 3D intensity distribution curve of lamps, export IES or LDT files, help enterprises optimize the optical design of lamps, and at the same time meet the compliance requirements of the new standard for the optical performance of lamps, improving the competitiveness of products in the Indian market.

III. Core Advantages of LISUN: Comprehensive Empowerment for Enterprises to Comply with Regulations for Overseas Expansion

Facing the upgrade of the IS 16102-1:2026 standard, relying on its own technical, service and brand advantages, LISUN provides comprehensive support for lighting enterprises exporting to India, helping enterprises achieve compliance quickly:

• Leading technology and timely standard adaptation: LISUN has been deeply engaged in the testing equipment field for nearly 20 years, with a professional R&D team and a world-class testing laboratory. It can quickly respond to international standard updates, complete product adaptation in advance, ensure that testing equipment fully meets the requirements of standards such as IS 16102-1:2026, and help enterprises avoid compliance risks.
• Comprehensive products and one-stop solutions: From photobiological safety and IP protection to electrical performance and photoelectric parameter testing, LISUN provides a full series of testing equipment, which can meet the full-process testing needs of enterprises from R&D, production to certification. There is no need to match products from multiple manufacturers, which greatly improves testing efficiency and reduces enterprise testing costs.
• Global services and localized support: LISUN has showrooms and sales representatives in India, which can provide localized technical support, equipment commissioning and after-sales services for local enterprises and Chinese enterprises exporting to India. It also provides value-added services such as standard interpretation and testing training, helping enterprises quickly grasp the requirements of the new standard and complete compliance certification efficiently.
• Authoritative recognition and quality assurance: LISUN’s entire series of products are R&D and produced in strict accordance with standards such as ISO17025 and ISO9001, have passed CE certification, and have been recognized by many countries and regions around the world. Its test data can be accepted by third-party laboratories such as BIS, UL and SGS, providing strong support for enterprise certification.

IV. Conclusion

The update of the IS 16102-1:2026 standard is an important measure for the quality upgrading of the Indian lighting market, and also brings new challenges to lighting enterprises exporting to India. As a leader in the global lighting testing equipment industry, LISUN has always been guided by standards and centered on technology, completed the full adaptation of products to the new standard in advance, and provided accurate, efficient and one-stop testing solutions for enterprises.

In the future, LISUN will continue to pay attention to the update dynamics of international standards, continuously optimize the product system, improve the level of technical services, help more lighting enterprises break through compliance barriers, successfully develop the Indian market, and achieve high-quality overseas expansion. At the same time, LISUN will continue to practice the concept of “suitable products, reasonable prices and timely after-sales service”, and contribute to the quality upgrading of the global lighting industry.

Tags：EMI-9KB , EN62471-C , ESD61000-2 , LPCE-2 (LMS-9000) , LS2090 , LS9923 , LSG-6000 , SG61000-5