On March 17, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a meeting to discuss the implementation details of the new photovoltaic product standard, IS 16270:2023, and to solicit public feedback. MCM Partner Laboratories, known for its expertise in battery testing, actively joined the discussion and provided six key inputs covering testing scope, sample quantity, test application, series classification, manual templates, and the sequence for cell and battery certification. These contributions offered the industry clearer guidance for implementation.
Major changes in the new standard:
>Maximum charging current requirement
>Increase long-term capacity requirements
>Increase rated capacity requirements
>Lithium battery cells will be included in the mandatory
Implementation details:
The specific rules for the transition from the old to the new standard are divided into existing applications and new applications. For more details, please contact us!
As a trusted partner in BIS certification, MCM continues to support clients in understanding new regulatory changes. In addition, our team provides reliable BIS CRS certification services to help manufacturers ensure smooth compliance during the transition to the new standard.
