Subject: Guidelines for Implementation of Revised Standards IS 16046(Part 1):2018/IEC 62133-1: 2017 and IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018/ IEC 62133-2:2017 superseding IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes.
1. IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 has been revised and published in the following two parts:
i. IS 16046(Part 1): 2018/ IEC 62133-1:2017 - ‘Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes —Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells and for Batteries Made from Them for Use in Portable Applications Part 1 Nickel Systems'.
ii. IS 16046(Part 2):2018/ IEC 62133-2:2017 -‘Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid Electrolytes —Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells and for Batteries Made from Them for Use in Portable Applications Part 2 Lithium Systems'.
2. The last date for implementation of the revised Standards is 14 March 2020 after which the old Standard IS 16046:2015/IEC 62133: 2012 shall stand withdrawn.
3. The significant changes in the revised Standards as listed below is given for the purpose of general guidance. Licensees/ Applicants shall ensure that the product conforms to all the requirements, as applicable, as per the revised Standard.
4. There are 2 options to update standard:
Option A Changeover: Existing manufacturers having Registrations as per IS 16046: 2015 shall apply for a new Registration No. through the portal as per the applicable Indian Standard (IS 16046: Part 1: 2018 for Ni systems/ IS 16046: Part 2: 2018 for Li systems as the case may be) by paying the Application fee and the Annual Licence fee. In case both Ni systems and Li systems are presently covered in the scope, two separate Applications shall be made. A new Registration No. The validity of this new Registration shall be the same as the validity of the parent Licence as per IS 16046: 2015. All subsequent changeover requests shall be submitted under the new Registration No. only.
Option B Fresh case: In case any manufacturer does not wish to go for a changeover, he may apply for a new Registration directly as per the applicable Indian Standard along with complete test reports, full documentation and all applicable fees. In such case, there shall be no linking of validity or Scope of Licence with the old Registration.
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