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- Digital television receivers convert digital signals for good-quality viewing.
- Brands like Solid, Tata Play, and Free Dish dominate India’s receiver market.
- BIS compliance ensures quality and safety across receiver models.
- From DVB-T2 to ISDB-T, understanding formats avoids poor performance.
- Digital TV receivers must comply with BIS standard 18112:2022 for mandatory support of digital and satellite signals in India. Certification is required for sale and import.
Introduction
One of the most significant developments of this age is the increasing role of digital media in a variety of socio-economic sectors. Thus, it is not surprising that digital television receivers kick in as the vehicle for media access expansion, largely through Free-To-Air (FTA) TV and Radio signals.
To support the compliance with technical requirements and licensing issues, etc., of this important part of the ecosystem, the Standardization Cell (SDC) launched IS 18112:2022, which is a book that gives all the technical details, performance parameters. etc. of Digital Television Receivers that operate in satellite-based FTA signal reception.
In this blog, by Diligence Certification, the reader will learn the main points of IS 18112:2022, as well as the ways of compliance to the standard and gain some new insights related to the manufacturers and importers of Plasma, LCD, and LED Televisions in India
What is a Digital Television Receiver?
A digital television receiver is a device that receives, decodes, and converts digital signals into audio and video recognizable by your television. It is the intermediary between digital broadcast signals and your television.
Understanding IS 18112:2022
The IS 18112:2022 is a performance-based Indian Standard that sets out the performance specification for Digital TV sets to be able to receive unencrypted Free-To-Air satellite signals without needing a separate set-top box. These signals carry both TV and Radio services, thus being an easy-to-receive solution for millions in the country.
Who Is The Standard For?
Any TV belonging to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, and complying with IS 616:2017 / IEC 60065:2014, including Plasma, LCD, and LED, falls under this standard scope and is the talk of the town in MeitY.
Importance of the Standard
- Universal Access to FTA Services Enables direct satellite signal reception, particularly in rural/remote areas where cable/DTH penetration is low.
- Built-in Compatibility: Does away with the necessity of a third-party set-top box to receive FTA signals.
- Consumer Safety & Product Reliability: Cared for by IS 616, they certify that the equipment is not only functional but also safe and durable.
- Digital Empowerment: Helps the government of the day to lead the Digital India drive via affordable and inclusive digital access.
Key Implementation Timelines
- Deadline for Compliance: 25 April 2025
- Last Date to Process Applications under IS 616 Only: 25 March 2025
After the implementation deadline, televisions not compliant with IS 18112:2022 will not be permitted for sale or registration under BIS.
Requirements for Existing Licensees
If you are a BIS licensee under IS 616:2017 / IEC 60065:2014, and an existing one at that, this is what you need to do:
- Make an application for Change in Scope of License (CSoL) under the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme II for the inclusion of IS 18112:2022 in your license.
- Ensure that all models listed under your current license conform to the requirements of both IS 616 and IS 18112.
Produce:
- Updated technical documentation.
- Product test reports that come from BIS-recognized labs.
- Revised product labelling and marking samples.
- An undertaking confirming compliance.
- Go through this process by 25 April 2025 to keep your license current.
Existing series guidelines for Plasma, LCD, and LED Televisions under IS 616 will apply during the transition to IS 18112 inclusion.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
If compliance with IS 18112:2022 is not met, there are severe legal consequences, such as:
Licence Cancellation
- Under the condition that any model of your license is inactive with IS 18112 until 25th April 2025, your BIS license can possibly be stopped completely.
Deletion of Non-Compliant Models
- Every single product that is approved based on IS 616 is going to be erased completely from the BIS certification database. The deadline is over.
Rejection of Pending Applications
- All pending statements or even the insertion of IS 616 before 25th June 2025, that is only one month before the deadline, will not be allowed.
Market Access Blocked
- Products that carry the single standard and not the dual-standard requirement will become illegal to be produced, imported, or sold in India after the date of compliance.
Scope of Coverage – What Products Are Affected?
IS 18112:2022 applies to integrated televisions (not set-top boxes or external receivers), including:
- Plasma Televisions
- LCD Televisions
- LED Televisions
- Smart Televisions (if used for satellite FTA reception)
These products must be tested and certified under both IS 616 and IS 18112 to be BIS-compliant.
BIS Compliance Pathways: What You Need to Do
For Current Licensees:
- Apply for the Change in Scope of License to Include IS 18112:2022.
- Have the product tested for IS 18112 compliance in BIS-recognized laboratories.
- Submit amended documentation, labeling, and declarations to BIS.
- Prevent deletion or cancellation of the model by acting before April 25, 2025.
For Fresh Applicants:
- Apply under IS 616 and IS 18112 via the BIS CRS portal.
- Observe all relevant labeling and safety requirements.
- Display the Standard Mark correctly after the grant of the license.
BIS Labelling: What Must Appear on Your Product?
Post-approval, the product must display a combined standard mark:
This confirms that the television meets both the safety and functional performance requirements.
Partner with Diligence Certification
In Diligence Certification, we will provide you with the most efficient support in dealing with all the new BIS requirements for IS 18112:2022– from documentation to coordinating your tests, followed by filing through the BIS portal. Compliance made easy and streamlined.
We Help You With:
- CSoL applications of existing BIS licensees.
- New BIS applications under dual standards.
- Technical consultation and compliance strategy.
- License suspension or rejection risk mitigation through avoidance.
Conclusion
IS 18112:2022 Introduction Makes India’s Digital Broadcasting a Giant Leap. Its government is establishing a Digital Television Receiver capable of receiving Satellite Broadcast signals for Free-To-Air (FTA) TV and Radio as one of the ways to achieve universal accessibility for digital content, especially in areas that do not have cable as infrastructure, very underserved and rural ones that will mostly benefit from such innovation.
Complying with IS 18112:2022 and IS 616:2017 ensures not just access in the legal market but also places your brand as a progressive, consumer-centric enterprise.
However, the much-acclaimed compliance has its charge of technical specs and performance testing accompanied by regulatory paperwork of the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme. Slips or lapses may invite severe repercussions such as model deletions, license cancellations, and even product bans after the 25 April 2025 deadline.
That’s where Diligence Certification becomes your partner you can trust: whether it is a new application or a Change in Scope of Licence (CSoL) you’re after, or just simply need clarity around BIS requirements for Digital Television Receivers, our team provides you with complete guidance along each stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a Digital Television Receiver intended for Satellite Broadcast Transmission?
This is a television set directly receiving Free-To-Air (FTA) TV and Radio signals, coming from satellites, without a need for a separate set-top box or subscription service. This is now mandatory as per IS 18112:2022.
Why IS 18112:2022 for Plasma, LCD, and LED Televisions?
IS 18112:2022 determines that Plasma, LCD, and LED televisions will be able to receive satellite-based FTA signals and add more to the possibilities to reach a wider base, particularly in rural and remote areas. This is also a BIS requirement for registration under the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme.
Is BIS certification under IS 18112:2022 compulsory?
Yes. As mentioned in the MeitY Order dated 26 April 2023, all televisions falling under IS 616 must comply with IS 18112:2022 too, to be sold in India after 25 April 2025.
Is this applicable to the licensed present BIS licensee of televisions?
Indeed. Present licensees under IS 616:2017 / IEC 60065:2014 should apply for the Change in Scope of Licence (CSoL) to include IS 18112:2022 under their specified requirements. Otherwise, there is a risk of model deletion and cancellation of the license.
What happens if my TV adheres to IS 616 but not IS 18112?
Any Digital Television Receiver which is not compliant with IS 616 and IS 18112 will be automatically delisted from BIS records and cannot be sold in India after 25 April 2025.
What types of signals will be available for a Digital Television Receiver under IS 18112:2022?
It will admit Free-to-Air (including TV and Radio) satellite signals, not for either an encryption or subscription scheme, making it a suitable buy for an entire range of income groups.
Is testing required to comply with IS 18112:2022?
Yes. Under IS 18112, there should be performance testing to confirm that those televisions follow the standards of satellite broadcast transmission with BIS-recognized labs.
Are imported televisions exempted from IS 18112:2022?
No. Regardless of being manufactured locally or imported, every plasma, LCD, and LED Television would comply with IS 18112:2022 to be sold in the Indian market.
How can Diligence Certification aid in getting compliance with IS 18112:2022?
Diligence Certification avails end-to-end solutions from:
BIS registration under IS 616 and IS 18112.
Filing Change in Scope of Licence (CSoL).
Technical documentation and lab coordination.
Smooth compliance under the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme.
What is the last date for implementing IS 18112:2022 for Digital TV Receivers?
The final deadline for implementation is the 25th of April 2025. Thereafter, these models would not be eligible for BIS certification and, therefore, distribution in the Indian market.
