"📌 Deadline Alert: The old standard will be withdrawn after 19th November 2025. From this date forward, only the new standard will be valid for BIS certification."

What is IS 16242 (Part 1):2025?

IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 is the latest BIS standard for UPS systems in India, harmonized with the IEC 62040-1:2017 international standard.

It covers all safety and performance requirements that UPS systems must meet before being sold in the Indian market. By adopting the updated standard, BIS aims to ensure better safety, reliability, and global compatibility of UPS products.

Who Needs to Comply With the New BIS Standard?

• Existing Licensees: All manufacturers holding a BIS license under the old standard.
• New Applicants: Any business applying for BIS certification after August 2025.
• Manufacturers Expanding Scope: Companies adding new UPS models to their existing license.
  

If you are a UPS manufacturer, importer, or distributor in India, compliance with IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 is mandatory.

Implementation Guidelines – Step by Step

For Existing Licensees

• ✅ Implement the new standard before 19th Nov 2025.
• ✅ Submit fresh test reports for all lead models from BIS-recognized labs.
• ✅ Provide an undertaking confirming that series models also meet the new requirements.
• ❌ Non-compliance will lead to license cancellation or model deletion.

For New Applicants

• ✅ Applications already under testing can be processed as per the old standard (until Nov 2025).
• ✅ Fresh applications can be filed under the old or new standard, but only until the deadline.
• ❌ After 19th Nov 2025, no license will be issued under the old standard.

For Change in Scope of Licence

• ✅ Same rules as new applicants apply.
• ✅ Requests under the old standard were allowed only until switchover or the deadline.

Key Changes in IS 16242 (Part 1):2025

The revised standard introduces 11 major changes:

1. Reference updated to IEC 62477-1:2012.
2. New definition for movable UPS.
3. Modified rules for the flammability of enclosure materials.
4. Added working voltages in the creepage distance test.
5. Extra requirements in the steady force test.
6. Stricter rules for handles and manual controls.
7. Expanded touch current measurement.
8. Revised capacitor discharge test for pluggable UPS and new rules for permanently connected UPS.
9. Added requirements in the temperature rise test.
10. Modified input current test.

These changes significantly enhance product safety and reliability, aligning Indian UPS standards with global best practices.

Why This Update Matters for UPS Manufacturers in India

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Conclusion 

The revision of IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 / IEC 62040-1:2017 is a landmark compliance update for the UPS industry in India. The deadline of 19th November 2025 is fast approaching, and manufacturers must act now to avoid disruptions. 👉 Stay ahead of compliance challenges with Rego Services Pvt. Ltd. – your trusted partner for BIS certification and product approvals.