Accredited Testing Authority

Our Technical
Standards &
Approved Scopes

GCL India is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility, serving as a strategic compliance partner for global electronics and appliance manufacturers. Our expertise covers an expansive matrix of approved Indian Standards (IS), meticulously validated for performance, safety, and energy efficiency.

NABL & BIS

Recognized Laboratory Facility

50+

Active Scopes

20+

Upcoming IS
Verified Accreditation

Approved Scopes

Global Compliance Laboratory India is proud to be a premier NABL accredited and BIS recognized facility. Our approved scope of testing covers a comprehensive range of Indian Standards, ensuring that every product—from household appliances to high-tech IT equipment—meets the rigorous safety and performance benchmarks required for the Indian market. We specialize in identifying potential hazards, evaluating electrical insulation, and verifying functional reliability to provide manufacturers with a seamless path to compliance.

IS 13252

Part 1 : 2010
Active Scope
Information Technology Equipment – Safety

Testing for Laptops, Notebooks, Printers, Scanners, POS Terminals, and Plotters. Our scope covers rigorous audits for electrical shock protection, thermal stability, and mechanical strength to ensure user safety during prolonged operational cycles.

IS 302

Part 1 : 2024
Active Scope
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances (General)

The foundational safety standard for all domestic appliances. GCL India provides core safety evaluations including Earth Continuity, Insulation Resistance, and Leakage Current measurements under both normal and abnormal operating conditions.

IS 616

Year: 2017
Active Scope
Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus

Comprehensive safety requirements for consumer electronics like LED Televisions, Amplifiers, and Sound Systems. We verify protection against radiation, heating, and electric shock as per global IEC alignment.

IS 16333

Part 3 : 2022
Active Scope
Mobile Phone Handsets – Indian Language Support

Critical testing for smartphones to ensure compliance with MeitY mandates regarding Indian Language Support (ILS). We validate message readability and character input for all 22 official scheduled languages.

Additional Approved Sub-Scopes (IS 302 Series)

Standard Number Product Specialty Primary Test Focus
IS 302 : P2 : Sec 46 Electric Steam Cookers Pressure Stability & Thermal Cut-off
IS 302 : P2 : Sec 32 Massage Appliances Skin-Contact Safety & Mechanical Integrity
IS 302 : P2 : Sec 203 Electric Call Bells / Buzzers Acoustic Safety & Load Endurance
IS 302 : P2 : Sec 25 Microwave Ovens Radiation Leakage & Interlock Safety

➤ Approved Scopes Matrix

S.No. Indian Standard (IS) Product Category & Covered Specifications
1 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 13 (2024) Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 13 Deep Fat Fryers, Frying Pans and Similar Appliances (First Revision)
2 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 8 (2024) Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 8 Shavers, Hair Clippers and Similar Appliances (First Revision)
3 IS/IEC 62368 : Part 1 (2023) Audio Video Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements (Second Revision)
4 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 59 (2024) Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements Section 59 Insect Killers (First Revision)
5 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 6 (2013) Luminaires: Part 5 particular requirements: Sec 6 handlamps
6 IS 15885 : Part 2 : Sec 13 (2012) Safety of lamp controlgear: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 13 d.c. or a.c. supplied electronic controlgear for led modules
7 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 1 (2012) Luminaires: Part 5 particular requirements: Sec 1 fixed general purpose luminaires (First Revision)
8 IS 16102 : Part 1 (2012) Self - Ballasted led lamps for general lighting services: Part 1 safety requirements
9 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 14 (2009) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 14 electric kitchen machines (First Revision)
10 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 46 (1993) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 46 electric steam cookers
11 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 32 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 32 massage appliances
12 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 203 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 203 electric call bells and buzzers for indoor use
13 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 206 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 206 electric coffee makers
14 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 13 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 13 frying pans, deep fat fryers and similar appliances
15 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 8 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: section 8 electrical shavers hair clippers and similar appliances
16 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 59 (1999) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 59 insect killers
17 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 208 (1994) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 208 single walled baking ovens
18 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 6 (2009) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 6 cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances (First Revision)
19 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 15 (2009) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 15 appliances for heating liquids (First Revision)
20 IS 302 : Part 1 (2024) Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — Safety Part 1 General Requirements (Seventh Revision)
21 IS 13252 : Part 1 (2010) Information technology equipment - Safety: Part 1 general requirements (Second Revision)
22 IS 616 (2017) Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements (Fifth Revision)
23 IS 16333 : Part 3 (2022) Mobile phone handsets: Part 3 Indian language support for mobile phone handsets - Specific requirements (Second Revision)
24 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 25 (2014) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 Particular requirements: Section 25 Microwave ovens
25 IS 302 : Part 1 (2008) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 1 general requirements (Sixth Revision)
26 IS 4250 (2025) Electric Food-Mixers (Liquidizers and Grinders) and Centrifugal Juicers Specification (Second Revision)
27 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 3 : 2024 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 2 Particular Requirements - Section 3 Electric Irons
28 IS 10322 : Part 1 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 1 General Requirements and Tests (IEC 60598-1: 2024, MOD)
29 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 5 Particular Requirements - Section 1 Fixed General Purpose Luminaires
30 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 5 Particular Requirements - Section 2 Recessed Luminaires and Recessed Air-Handling Luminaires
31 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 3 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 5 Particular Requirements - Section 3 Luminaires for Road and Street Lighting
32 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 6 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 5 Particular Requirements - Section 6 Handlamps
33 IS 10322 : Part 5 : Sec 7 : 2026 Luminaires - Part 5 Particular Requirements - Section 7 Lighting Chains
34 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 23 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 23 appliances for skin or hair care (First Revision)
35 IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 9 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 9 toasters, grills, roasters and similar appliances (First Revision)

➤ APPLIED SCOPES WAITING FOR APPROVAL

S.No. Indian Standard (Number) Indian Standard (Title)
1 IS 18112:2025 DIGITAL TELEVISION RECEIVER FOR SATELLITE BROADCAST TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION
2 IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 Uninterruptible power systems UPS Part 1 Safety requirements
3 IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 35):2017 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 35 electric instantaneous water heaters
4 IS 8978:1992 Specification for electric instantaneous water heaters
5 IS 2082:2018 Stationary storage type electric water heaters - Specification
6 — ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE / ELECTRO-MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMI/EMC)
Strategic Vision 2026-27

Future Roadmap

At Global Compliance Laboratory India, we believe in staying ahead of the regulatory curve. Our "Target For Future" initiative is a comprehensive roadmap designed to integrate emerging technologies and high-impact industrial standards into our service portfolio. We are currently investing in advanced testing infrastructure for Digital Broadcasting, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), and Heavy Thermodynamic Appliances.

Our upcoming capabilities will include specialized safety audits for Water Heaters, Smart Fans, and Solar Inverters, aligning with India's green energy mandates and the "Smart Home" revolution. By expanding into these 20+ new Indian Standards (IS), GCL India aims to be the most diversified technical compliance partner in the region, ensuring that the next generation of consumer electronics is safe, reliable, and globally competitive.

➤ TARGET FOR FUTURE

S.no. Indian Standard (Number) Indian Standard (Title)
1. IS 3315:2024 Direct Evaporative Air Cooler
2. IS 2993 (Part 1):2024 a.c. Motor Capacitors Part 1 General - Performance
3. IS 2993 (Part 2):2024 a.c. Motor Capacitors Part 2 Motor Start Capacitors
4. IS 1709:1984 Specification for capacitors for electric fan motors
5. IS 11329:2018 Finned type heat exchanger for room air conditioner
6. IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 30 (2007) Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 30 room heaters
7. IS 366:1991 Electric Iron - Specification
8. IS 368:2014 Electric immersion water heaters
9. IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 201):2008 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 particular requirements: Sec 201 electric immersion water heaters
10. IS 17681:2022 Specification for Bottled water dispensers
11. 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
12. 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
Excellence in Compliance

Why Partner with GCL India?

In the complex world of BIS and NABL compliance, GCL India acts as your technical navigator. We go beyond standard "Pass/Fail" testing, providing the deep engineering insights and regulatory foresight required to move your products from the lab to the market with absolute confidence.

Precision Instrumentation

Our laboratory is integrated with high-tier NABL calibrated testing rigs, including high-frequency power analyzers, digital leakage current testers, and precision environmental chambers. This ensures that every data point in your report is mathematically accurate and globally verifiable.

Compliance Safeguarding

We don't just report failures; we analyze them. Our senior safety engineers provide root-cause analysis for any non-compliance (NC) issues found during testing, helping your R&D team implement technical fixes to meet Indian Standards (IS) without repeated delays.

Accelerated TAT

Market timing is critical for electronic launches. GCL India utilizes a proprietary automated workflow to minimize redundant processing, ensuring your NABL-certified test dossiers are delivered in the shortest possible turnaround time (TAT) without compromising technical integrity.

Dynamic Regulatory Intelligence

Our team remains in constant synchronization with MeitY, BIS, and BEE portals. We proactively inform our clients about upcoming standard amendments or new mandatory registration schemes (CRS) before they impact your supply chain.

Global Standards Alignment

While we specialize in Indian Standards, our protocols are aligned with IEC and ISO global benchmarks. This cross-platform compliance approach ensures your products are ready for both domestic success and international distribution.

Inside GCL India Lab

Cutting-Edge Infrastructure

Our laboratory in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, is a 2,500+ sq. ft. precision-controlled environment. We have invested in the latest automation and safety testing rigs to provide the most accurate environmental and electrical stress simulations.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Certified Laboratory Management System

Environmental Testing

Environmental Stress Zone

Equipped with Programmable Temperature and Humidity Chambers to test product endurance under extreme Indian climatic conditions (up to 100°C and 95% RH).

Photometric Testing

High-Precision Photometric Lab

Dedicated dark-room for LED testing featuring Integrating Spheres and Goniophotometers for accurate Luminous Flux and Color Rendering (CRI) analysis.

Safety Testing

Electrical Safety Bay

Advanced rigs for High Voltage (HV) Breakout, Leakage Current, and Earth Continuity testing to ensure 100% user safety against electrical shock.

2.5K+

Sq. Ft. Lab Area

50+

Advanced Instruments

24/7

Climate Controlled

NABL

Accredited Facility