Extended Reality (XR) technologies are transforming the way users interact with digital content by combining physical and virtual environments. The term Extended Reality<\/strong> generally includes technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n XR products are increasingly used in gaming, education, industrial training, healthcare applications, enterprise solutions, simulation, entertainment and other technology-driven environments. These products can incorporate displays, cameras, processors, batteries, wireless communication, audio systems, sensors and other electronic components.<\/p>\n For manufacturers and importers supplying these products in India, compliance with applicable Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements is important.<\/p>\n The current BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) specifically lists Extended Reality Products (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality etc.)<\/strong> under IS\/IEC 62368: Part 1:2023 \u2013 Audio\/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment \u2013 Part 1: Safety Requirements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n BIS CRS is a compulsory conformity-registration framework applicable to notified electronic and IT products in India.<\/p>\n Under the current BIS Scheme-II listing, Extended Reality Products are covered by:<\/p>\n IS\/IEC 62368: Part 1:2023<\/strong><\/p>\n Title:<\/strong> Audio\/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment \u2013 Part 1: Safety Requirements.<\/p>\n The category specifically includes:<\/p>\n Manufacturers and importers should evaluate the complete product configuration before beginning laboratory testing because XR devices can differ significantly in power architecture, display technology, battery configuration, wireless functionality and intended use.<\/p>\n Extended Reality Products were specifically added to the BIS framework through the migration notification issued in 2025.<\/p>\n The notification states that the product category \u201cExtended Reality Products (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality etc.)\u201d<\/strong> is covered under IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong>. It also specifies that the earlier standards IS 13252 Part 1:2010<\/strong> and IS 616:2017<\/strong> could run concurrently with IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 for this category only until 1 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As the current date is September 2026, the concurrent-running period has already ended for Extended Reality Products. Therefore, new compliance planning for XR products should be based on IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong>, subject to the product’s exact classification and applicable BIS requirements.<\/p>\n The current BIS Scheme-II page also lists Extended Reality Products under IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023.<\/p>\n Extended Reality is a broad category of technologies that create or enhance digital experiences by combining digital information with physical or virtual environments.<\/p>\n AR products overlay digital information, graphics, images or other content onto the user’s view of the real world.<\/p>\n Examples can include:<\/p>\n VR products create an immersive digital environment that users can interact with.<\/p>\n Examples include:<\/p>\n MR products combine physical surroundings with digital objects and interactive virtual content.<\/p>\n Examples can include:<\/p>\n The exact BIS classification depends on the actual product and its technical construction.<\/p>\n Modern XR devices can contain several electrical and electronic systems in one product.<\/p>\n These may include:<\/p>\n IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 provides safety requirements for applicable audio\/video and information and communication technology equipment.<\/p>\n BIS compliance therefore provides a structured process for evaluating the applicable safety aspects of these products before they are supplied in the Indian market.<\/p>\n Depending on the product’s design and intended function, the category can include:<\/p>\n The exact classification should be verified before testing because product names alone do not determine the applicable BIS requirements.<\/p>\n IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong> is titled:<\/p>\n Audio\/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment \u2013 Part 1: Safety Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n The standard represents a modern safety approach for audio\/video and information and communication technology equipment.<\/p>\n For Extended Reality Products, BIS has specifically assigned this standard as the applicable standard in the CRS product schedule.<\/p>\n Depending on the product construction and applicable requirements, safety assessment can involve areas such as:<\/p>\n The exact test programme depends on the product’s design, power source, construction and applicable clauses.<\/p>\n Many AR, VR and MR devices contain rechargeable batteries and electronic power-management systems.<\/p>\n Safety assessment may therefore consider:<\/p>\n Manufacturers should provide accurate electrical specifications when preparing the product for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n Many XR products are battery-powered and may contain lithium-based rechargeable batteries.<\/p>\n Technical documentation should clearly identify:<\/p>\n The complete product configuration should be reviewed to determine which battery-related requirements are applicable.<\/p>\n An XR device may be supplied with:<\/p>\n The charging arrangement should be included in the product documentation and evaluated as part of the overall product safety assessment.<\/p>\n Modern XR devices can incorporate several wireless communication technologies, including:<\/p>\n The presence of wireless functionality should be accurately declared during the certification process.<\/p>\n The BIS CRS safety assessment under IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 should not be confused with separate regulatory requirements that may apply to radio-frequency or wireless equipment under other Indian regulatory frameworks.<\/p>\n VR and MR headsets can contain:<\/p>\n The manufacturer should provide accurate technical information about these components during product assessment.<\/p>\n Laboratory testing is an important part of the BIS CRS process.<\/p>\n Testing is conducted according to the applicable requirements of IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong> and the product’s technical configuration.<\/p>\n Depending on the product, the evaluation can address:<\/p>\n The exact laboratory test programme should be confirmed for the specific XR product before sample submission.<\/p>\n Product classification is an important first step.<\/p>\n For example, an XR device may be:<\/p>\n These characteristics can affect the technical assessment.<\/p>\n A pre-testing review can help determine the applicable test scope and documentation requirements.<\/p>\n The exact document list depends on the applicant and product, but manufacturers commonly need to prepare:<\/p>\n Before submitting an XR product to a laboratory, manufacturers should prepare accurate technical information regarding:<\/p>\n Providing complete technical information helps the laboratory determine the appropriate testing scope.<\/p>\n The product is reviewed to determine whether it falls within the notified Extended Reality Products category.<\/p>\n The applicable standard is identified.<\/p>\n For Extended Reality Products, the current BIS product schedule specifies IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Product specifications, circuit diagrams, components, battery information and other technical documents are reviewed.<\/p>\n A suitable BIS-recognized laboratory with the required scope is identified.<\/p>\n Representative product samples are submitted to the laboratory according to the testing requirements.<\/p>\n The laboratory conducts the applicable safety tests under IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023.<\/p>\n The laboratory prepares the relevant test documentation.<\/p>\n The application and supporting documents are submitted through the applicable BIS CRS process.<\/p>\n BIS reviews the submitted application and supporting documents.<\/p>\n If BIS raises a query or requests additional information, the applicant provides the required clarification or documents.<\/p>\n After successful completion of the applicable requirements, BIS registration is granted.<\/p>\n Foreign manufacturers intending to sell AR, VR or MR products in India should also evaluate BIS CRS requirements.<\/p>\n The process can involve:<\/p>\n The product information should remain consistent across the sample, test report, product label, technical documents and BIS application.<\/p>\n Manufacturers may have several XR models with differences in:<\/p>\n Whether multiple models can be covered together depends on their technical similarity and applicable BIS grouping requirements.<\/p>\n A model-family review before testing can help identify which variants require consideration.<\/p>\n The applicable product markings and safety information should be provided according to BIS requirements.<\/p>\n Depending on the product and applicable requirements, markings may include:<\/p>\n The final marking should be reviewed before commercial production and market supply.<\/p>\n Manufacturers can experience delays due to:<\/p>\n A technical review before testing can reduce the possibility of avoidable documentation and testing issues.<\/p>\n AR glasses can combine:<\/p>\n The complete technical configuration should be reviewed before testing.<\/p>\n VR headsets can contain:<\/p>\n These features should be accurately documented for the BIS testing process.<\/p>\n MR products can combine real-world sensing with immersive digital content.<\/p>\n They may include:<\/p>\n The applicable BIS requirements should be determined from the actual construction and intended use.<\/p>\n A professional BIS consultant can assist manufacturers and importers with:<\/p>\n For emerging technologies such as AR, VR and MR, proper classification and technical assessment can be particularly important because product designs can vary considerably.<\/p>\n Qualitance India<\/strong> provides professional BIS certification consultancy services for manufacturers and importers of electronic, IT, electrical and technology products.<\/p>\n For Extended Reality Products, our support can include:<\/p>\n Our objective is to help manufacturers organize the BIS certification process according to their product configuration and applicable requirements.<\/p>\n The current BIS Scheme-II listing specifies IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/strong> for Extended Reality Products including Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality products.<\/p>\n Extended Reality Products, including Augmented Reality products, are specifically listed under the BIS CRS framework.<\/p>\n VR products fall within the notified Extended Reality Products category, subject to their classification under the applicable BIS requirements.<\/p>\n Yes. Mixed Reality products are expressly included in the Extended Reality Products description in the BIS notification.<\/p>\n It is the safety standard titled Audio\/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment \u2013 Part 1: Safety Requirements<\/strong>. BIS assigns this standard to Extended Reality Products under the current CRS schedule.<\/p>\n The 2025 migration notification states that IS 13252 Part 1:2010 and IS 616:2017 were the previous standards relevant to the migration and permitted concurrent running with IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 for Extended Reality Products until 1 May 2026.<\/p>\n The concurrent-running period for Extended Reality Products ended on 1 May 2026. New certification planning should therefore be evaluated against the current IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 requirements.<\/p>\n Laboratory testing is an important part of the BIS CRS conformity process.<\/p>\n If the product falls within the notified Extended Reality Products category, the applicable BIS requirements should be evaluated regardless of whether it is battery-powered.<\/p>\n Yes. The power architecture, including an external adaptor or charging unit, should be declared and considered during technical assessment.<\/p>\n Wireless functionality does not by itself determine the entire BIS classification. The complete product should be assessed against the applicable requirements.<\/p>\n This depends on the technical similarity of the models and applicable BIS grouping requirements.<\/p>\n Yes, subject to the applicable BIS requirements and documentation for the foreign manufacturer\/importer structure.<\/p>\n Common documents include manufacturer details, product specifications, circuit diagrams, component information, battery details, manuals, photographs, labels and laboratory test documentation.<\/p>\n Battery voltage, capacity, charging arrangement and protection design are important technical characteristics and should be provided during product assessment.<\/p>\n Display technology forms part of the product’s technical construction and should be included in the documentation submitted for assessment.<\/p>\n The complete product configuration, including cameras, sensors, display and wireless functions, should be reviewed to determine the applicable safety assessment.<\/p>\n CRS operates differently from traditional BIS ISI Mark licensing. Manufacturers should follow the product-specific CRS requirements rather than assuming that a factory inspection is mandatory for every XR product.<\/p>\n Yes. Qualitance India provides BIS certification consultancy, technical documentation support, laboratory coordination, testing support and BIS application assistance.<\/p>\n You can begin by providing the product datasheet, model number, electrical ratings, battery specifications, adaptor details, product photographs, circuit\/block diagram and manufacturer information. These details can be reviewed to determine the applicable BIS certification route.<\/p>\n If you manufacture or import Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), smart glasses, VR headsets or other Extended Reality products<\/strong> for the Indian market, Qualitance India can assist with the applicable BIS CRS certification process.<\/p>\n Our consultancy support can include product classification, standard verification, technical documentation, laboratory coordination, product testing, test-report review, BIS application assistance and registration follow-up.<\/p>\n Qualitance India \u2013 BIS Certification Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n Phone:<\/strong> +91-9310-615-170 Contact Qualitance India to discuss your Extended Reality product and understand the applicable BIS testing and certification requirements.<\/p>\n Extended Reality products such as AR, VR and MR devices<\/strong> are specifically covered under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme. The current BIS Scheme-II listing specifies IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023 \u2013 Audio\/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment \u2013 Part 1: Safety Requirements<\/strong> for this product category.<\/p>\n The 2025 migration notification established the transition from the earlier IS 13252 Part 1:2010 and IS 616:2017 standards and permitted concurrent running for Extended Reality Products only until 1 May 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Manufacturers and importers should therefore assess their AR, VR or MR product against the current requirements, prepare the necessary technical documentation, complete applicable laboratory testing and follow the BIS CRS application procedure.<\/p>\n With appropriate technical and certification support, manufacturers can organize the BIS compliance process for their Extended Reality products and prepare them for the Indian market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction Extended Reality (XR) technologies are transforming the way users interact with digital content by combining physical and virtual environments. 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Important Update: Migration to IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/h2>\n
What Are Extended Reality Products?<\/h2>\n
Augmented Reality (AR)<\/h3>\n
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Virtual Reality (VR)<\/h3>\n
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Mixed Reality (MR)<\/h3>\n
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Why Is BIS Certification Important for AR, VR and MR Products?<\/h2>\n
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Products That May Fall Within the XR Category<\/h2>\n
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IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/h2>\n
Safety Areas Covered Under IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023<\/h2>\n
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Electrical Safety of XR Devices<\/h2>\n
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Battery-Powered AR, VR and MR Devices<\/h2>\n
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Charging Requirements for XR Products<\/h2>\n
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Wireless Functions in XR Products<\/h2>\n
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Display and Optical Components<\/h2>\n
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Testing for Extended Reality Products<\/h2>\n
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Product Classification Before Testing<\/h2>\n
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Documents Required for BIS CRS Certification<\/h2>\n
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Technical Information Needed Before Testing<\/h2>\n
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BIS CRS Certification Process for AR, VR and MR Products<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Product Assessment<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Standard Verification<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Technical Document Review<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Laboratory Selection<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Sample Submission<\/h3>\n
Step 6: Product Testing<\/h3>\n
Step 7: Test Report<\/h3>\n
Step 8: BIS Application<\/h3>\n
Step 9: BIS Scrutiny<\/h3>\n
Step 10: Clarification<\/h3>\n
Step 11: Registration<\/h3>\n
BIS Certification for Imported XR Products<\/h2>\n
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BIS Certification for Different AR, VR and MR Models<\/h2>\n
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Product Marking and Labeling<\/h2>\n
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Common Reasons for Delay in XR BIS Certification<\/h2>\n
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BIS Certification for AR Glasses<\/h2>\n
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BIS Certification for VR Headsets<\/h2>\n
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BIS Certification for Mixed Reality Headsets<\/h2>\n
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Role of a BIS Certification Consultant for XR Products<\/h2>\n
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Why Choose Qualitance India for BIS Consultancy?<\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
1. What standard applies to Extended Reality Products in India?<\/h3>\n
2. Are AR products covered under BIS CRS?<\/h3>\n
3. Are VR headsets covered under BIS CRS?<\/h3>\n
4. Are MR products covered under BIS CRS?<\/h3>\n
5. What is IS\/IEC 62368 Part 1:2023?<\/h3>\n
6. Were XR products previously covered under IS 13252 or IS 616?<\/h3>\n
7. Can I use an old IS 13252 test report for a new XR BIS application?<\/h3>\n
8. Is testing required for XR BIS certification?<\/h3>\n
9. Do battery-powered VR headsets require BIS certification?<\/h3>\n
10. Does an external adaptor affect XR certification?<\/h3>\n
11. Do wireless AR glasses need BIS certification?<\/h3>\n
12. Can multiple AR\/VR models be covered under one BIS registration?<\/h3>\n
13. Can imported VR headsets obtain BIS registration?<\/h3>\n
14. What documents are needed for XR BIS certification?<\/h3>\n
15. Does the battery capacity matter?<\/h3>\n
16. Does the display type matter?<\/h3>\n
17. Do AR glasses with cameras require additional consideration?<\/h3>\n
18. Is factory inspection mandatory for XR CRS certification?<\/h3>\n
19. Can Qualitance India help with BIS certification for AR, VR and MR products?<\/h3>\n
20. How can I start BIS certification for an XR product?<\/h3>\n
Get BIS CRS Certification Consultancy for AR, VR & MR Products<\/h2>\n
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