IS 16683 — Selection and Dimensioning of High-Voltage Insulators Intended for Use in Polluted Conditions Part 2 Ceramic and Glass Insulators for a.c. Systems

What is IS 16683?

IS 16683 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Selection and Dimensioning of High-Voltage Insulators Intended for Use in Polluted Conditions Part 2 Ceramic and Glass Insulators for a.c. Systems. It falls under the <strong>Electrical Switchgear and Other Electrical Products/Accessories</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Power. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 16683

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

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