On October 1st, 2020. Meity has released Phase V of BIS’ CRS, the new set of products are as follow:
Product Category Indian Standard Number and Version
Wireless microphone IS 616:2017
Digital Camera IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010
Video Camera IS 616:2017
Webcam (Finished Product) IS 616:2017
Smart Speakers (with and without Display) IS 616:2017
Dimmers for LED products IS 60669-2-1: 2008.
Bluetooth speakers IS 616:2017
The applicable Indian Standards for most of the telecom devices are IS 13252:2010 (based on IEC 60950) and IS 616:2017 (based on IEC 60065); these are not new, so the laboratories already have implemented them and those are included in their approved scope.
Keep in mind that the date of entry into force is six (6) months from the date of its publication, so it will be mandatory from April 1st, 2021. There is no current indication of extension of date due to COVID-19.