Frequently Asked Questions on Changeover Guidelines for Implementation of revised Standards of Lithium Batteries

A1: After the last date of implementation, can we import Batteries and Cells that comply with IS 16046:2015 as a producer outside of India?
A1: It is not permissible to import batteries or cells beyond the final date of implementation.

Q2: As a domestic manufacturer, can we continue to produce Batteries and Cells in accordance with IS 16046:2015 after the implementation deadline?

A2: Manufacturing batteries or cells in accordance with IS 16046:2015 after the deadline for implementation is not permitted.

Q3 : What must we do as a stockist of Batteries / Cells if the stock of the Batteries / Cells as per IS 16046:2015 could not be drained by the last date of implementation?
A3: Stock may be sold in India if the product was imported into India before the last date for implementation or was produced domestically before the last date for implementation.

Q4: Can we Switchover Battery Models to revised standards, if the battery incorporate Cells as per IS 16046:2015 ?
A4: Battery to be registered as per revised standard needs to incorporate Cells registered as per revised standard.

Q5: In order to make our goods, we use batteries as a component. If our host's stock is low Products equipped with batteries in accordance with IS 160465:2015 could not be used past the expiration date of,What needs to be done for implementation?A5: Host product incorporating batteries created in accordance with IS 16046:2015 prior to the implementation is marketable.

Q6 : We are using the Batteries as a component for manufacture of our product. We have a stock of Batteries as per old Standard which could not be exhausted till 14.03.2020, in that case what we have to do?
A6 : Batteries as per IS 16046:2015 manufactured/imported before the last date of implementation can be used for manufacture of host product. The date of manufacturing for domestically produced goods and date of landing of consignments in India for goods manufactured overseas would apply for consideration against deadlines notified.

Q7 : We are using the Batteries as a component for manufacture of our product, if MeitY ask a Model for Surveillance testing but the battery in the product is not as per revised Standard , in that case our product will be accepted or not ?
A7: Batteries as per IS 16046:2015 manufactured/imported before the last date of implementation can be used for manufacture of host product.

Q. 8: Our product is Rechargeable Lithium Batteries which are tested and certified as per IEC 62619 Internationally. Will BIS registration be required on these batteries?
A. 8: Safety requirements for large format Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Industrial Applications such as Stationary applications (Telecom, UPS, Utility switching, Emergency power and similar applications) and Motive applications (Forklift truck, Golf cart, AGV, Railway,Marine and other mobile applications) are tested as per IEC 62619 whereas BIS registration is compulsorily required for Sealed Secondary Portable Lithium System Cells / Batteries as per IS 16046(Part-2):2018/ IEC 61233-2:2017.

Q: 9:In accordance with the Compulsory Registration Scheme, will Butten Cells and Coin Cells require BIS registration?
A. 9: Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, BIS registration is necessary for Butten Cells manufactured in accordance with IS 16046(Part-1):2018/IEC 62133-1:2017 - Nickel System and Coin Cells manufactured in accordance with IS 16046(Part-2):2018/IEC 62133-2:2017 - Lithium System.

Q. 10: BIS While our product is designated "Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer Cell," the grant letter refers to the product as "Sealed Secondary Portable Lithium System Cells," which may not be allowed at customs due to different nomenclature.
A. 10: It is made clear that the "Sealed Secondary Portable Lithium System Cells" product can also be referred to as a "Rechargeable Li-ion Cell" under the marking provisions of IS 16046 (Part-2). Therefore, both designations are appropriate because they refer to the same product.

Q. 11: Marking of complete Indian standard IS 16046(Part-1):2018 / IEC 61233-1:2017 and IS 16046(Part-2):2018 / IEC 61233-2:2017 with standard mark for Nickel System Cells /Batteries and Lithium System Cells /Batteries respectively is not possible sometimes due to space constraints on the product. Can we mark the Indian Standard as IS 16046-1 and IS 16046-2 ?
A. 11: Standard IS 16046-1/IEC 61233-1 and IS 16046-2/IEC 61233-2 with standard mark may be on small Cells / Batteries of Nickel System and Lithium System respectively due to space constraints.

Q-12: What will be the marking on Nickel system (Nickel-Metal Hydride) Cell or Battery ?
A-12: Marking on each Nickel System ( Nickel-Metal Hydride) Cell as per IS 16046(Part-1):2018/IEC 62133-1:2018 and further referred as per IS 16048(Part-2):2013/IEC 61951-2:2011 shall bedurable as given below:
Small prismatic cells and Cylindrical Cells:
- Sealed, rechargeable nickel-cadmium or Ni-Cd
- Cell Designation as per Cl.5.1 of IS 16048(part-2):2013
- Rated Capacity
- Nominal Voltage
- Recommended charge rate and time or permanent charge current for ‘T’ Cells
- Polarity
- Date of manufacture (which may be in code)
- Name or identification of manufacturer or supplier
Butten Cells:
- Cell Designation as per Cl.5.1 of IS 16048(Part-2):2013
- Polarity
- Date of manufacture (which may be in code)
- Name or identification of manufacturer or supplier.

Q-13 : What will be the marking on Nickel system (Nickel-Cadmium ) Cell or Battery ?
A-13 : Marking on each Nickel System ( Nickel-Cadmium) Cell as per IS 16046(Part-1):2018/ IEC62133-1:2018 and further referred as per IS 16048(Part-1):2013/IEC 61951-1:2006 shall be durable as given below:
Small prismatic cells and Cylindrical Cells:
- Sealed, rechargeable nickel-cadmium or Ni-Cd
- Cell Designation as per Cl.5.1 of IS 16048(part-1):2013
- Rated Capacity
- Nominal Voltage
- Recommended charge rate and time or permanent charge current for ‘T’ Cells
- Polarity
- Date of manufacture (which may be in code)
- Name or identification of manufacturer or supplier
Butten Cells :
- Cell Designation as per Cl.5.1 of IS 16048(Part-1):2013
- Polarity
- Date of manufacture (which may be in code)
- Name or identification of manufacturer or supplier.

Q-14 : What will be the marking on Li-system Cell or Battery ?
A-14 : Marking on Lithium System Cells and Batteries as per IS 16046(Part-2):2018/ IEC 62133-
2:2018 and further referred as per IS 16047(Part-3):2018/IEC 61960-3:2017 shall be clear and
durable as given below:
- Secondary (rechargeable) Li or Li-ion
- Cell or Battery Designation as per Cl.5.1 of IS 16047(Part-3):2018
- Polarity
- Date of manufacture (which may be in code)
- Name or identification of manufacturer

Q15: A battery maker has acquired a new R. No, we do not need to submit CCL updates for each of our host products employing such batteries in accordance with the updated standard following the conversion.
A15: A CCL update will be required, and it might be completed by September 14, 2020 (six months after the implementation date). or supplier.

• Rated capacity
  - Nominal voltage.

Q16: We have opted for Option A. Do we have to switchover all the Models of existing R. No. to new R.No. in one go or we can switch over in phases?
A16: Switchover can be in phases when submitting changeover (Supplementary) test reports based on earlier test reports. However, complete test reports as per revised standard need to be submitted asinclusion and not as changeover.
Q17: We have opted for Option B and obtained new registration for few models. Now we want toknow the procedure to transfer the models already existing in our old registration as per IS
16046:2015
A17: The Models already existing in the old registration as per IS 16046:2015 will continue to be validupto the last date of implementation or validity of registration whichever is earlier. Those models can be included in new registration on submission of complete test report through an inclusion.
Q18: Which is the last date upto which BIS will accept fresh application/inclusion/renewal as per IS 16046:2015 ?
A18: Fresh application/inclusion/renewal as per IS 16046:2015 will be accepted by BIS upto one month prior to the last date of implementation i.e. 14 Feb 2020.

Question 19: We now have a new registration number (Option A or Option B). How will our registration under IS 16046:2015 be progressing?
A19: Both registrations will be active at the same time. However, after the final date of implementation, or 14 March 2020, registration in accordance with IS 16046:2015 will be cancelled.
Question 20: Should I choose Option A or Option B?
A20: Both options have some benefits and some drawbacks. You can make a choice while considering the quantity of models and your own methods.

Will separate R., Q21. No, in order to use various sorts of lithium system batteries or cells, i.e. Li-polymer, Li-iron phosphate, and other types of lithium?
A21: Separate registrations must be submitted for batteries and cells. For Lithium Systems, which will include all the various Li chemical types, only one registration is necessary.
Q22: In accordance with our existing R, we have deposited the surveillance charge to MeitY. No. as we receive the new R. If not, can our payment be changed to the new R? No. ?
A22: MeitY must resolve the issue of the surveillance charge either for Option A or for Option A and Option B.