Flashlight — IS 2083 (2024) Testing

The Flashlight (Quality Control) Order, 2025 is a regulatory order that requires applicable flashlight products to comply with IS 2083:2024. Products covered by the order are required to conform to the specified Indian Standard and carry the BIS Standard Mark under the applicable BIS certification scheme.

Manufacturers producing flashlights covered under the Flashlight (Quality Control) Order, 2025 need to obtain the applicable BIS licence. This includes manufacturers supplying products in the Indian market, subject to the scope and exemptions provided in the QCO. Importers and brands should also ensure that their sourced products meet the applicable BIS compliance requirements.

The BIS Standard Mark is a conformity mark indicating that a certified product complies with the relevant Indian Standard and has been manufactured under the conditions of the BIS licence. For applicable flashlights, the Standard Mark is linked to conformity with IS 2083:2024 under the relevant BIS certification framework.

IS 2083:2024 testing helps verify important aspects of flashlight quality, safety and performance against the requirements of the Indian Standard. Testing can help identify design or manufacturing deficiencies before certification, support BIS licence applications and provide evidence that the product meets applicable technical requirements.

Documents can include manufacturer and product details, technical specifications, drawings, component information, test reports, manufacturing-process details, quality-control arrangements and other documents requested by BIS. The exact documentation depends on the product configuration and the certification application.

Yes, imported flashlights can be subject to the applicable BIS requirements when they fall within the scope of the Flashlight (Quality Control) Order, 2025. Importers should verify whether the product is covered and ensure that the overseas manufacturer follows the applicable BIS certification and conformity requirements before placing the product on the Indian market.

IS 2083:2024 covers flashlights with a maximum voltage of 48 V DC. The standard applies to specified flashlight configurations powered by replaceable primary batteries or replaceable or built-in secondary batteries, subject to the detailed scope and requirements of the standard.

Yes, the standard includes flashlights powered by replaceable or built-in secondary batteries, covering rechargeable flashlight configurations within its scope. Additional requirements may apply depending on the charging arrangement, electrical configuration and other characteristics of the particular product.