IS 16221
IS 16221 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems: Part 2 particular requirements for inverters
IS 16221 is an Indian Standard titled Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems: Part 2 particular requirements for inverters, classified under Electrical Switchgear and Other Electrical Products/Accessories and administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Certification under this standard is mandatory for manufacturers and importers.
- IS Number
- IS 16221
- Status
- 0
- Certification
- Mandatory (ISI Mark / QCO)
- Ministry
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Committee
- Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems
- Type
- Product Specification
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IS 16221 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems: Part 2 particular requirements for inverters. It falls under the <strong>Electrical Switchgear and Other Electrical Products/Accessories</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. This standard has mandatory certification requirements — products must bear the ISI Mark before they can be sold in India.
Who needs IS 16221 certification?
- Domestic manufacturers producing goods covered by this standard
- Importers bringing such products into India for sale
- Any party affixing the ISI Mark or selling certified products in the Indian market
How to get certified for IS 16221
- 1Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
- 2Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
- 3Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
- 4Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.
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