The document presents revised guidelines for the implementation of IS 18112, which specifies the technical requirements for digital television receivers intended for the reception of Free-To-Air (FTA) satellite television and radio signals.

These guidelines are part of the mandatory certification system of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), pursuant to the Compulsory Registration of Electronic and Information Technology Goods Order, 2021, under the authority of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

As of April 26, 2023, MeitY has officially included IS 18112-compliant digital satellite television receivers in the list of products subject to mandatory BIS certification. The deadline for full implementation is October 26, 2025. After that date, models that do not comply with this standard will be delicensed, and if the corresponding updates are not submitted, existing licenses will be canceled.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on domestic and international television manufacturers, importers and distributors, accredited testing laboratories, and consumers.

CONCLUSION:

This is a high-impact regulatory measure, both due to the level of technical transformation it requires and the commercial scope it affects, especially in a high-volume market like India.