Version II dated 25.02.2021
Information to Industry regarding implementation of IS 1293
IS 1293 के अनुपालन के संबंध में उद्योग को जानकारी
IS 1293: 2005 for Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes of Rated Voltage up
to and Including 250 V and Rated Current up to and Including 16 A is under BIS Certification with
more than 350 Licences.
250 वोल्ट तक के वोल्टेज और 16 एम्पीयर तक के करंट वाले घरेलू एवं इसी तरह के प्रयोजनों हेतु प्लगों
और सॉके ट-आऊटलेटों के ललए आईएस 1293: 2005 है, इसके अंतगगत 350 से अधिक बीआईएस प्रमाणन
लाइसेंस हैं।
This Standard was revised in 2019 and published as IS 1293: 2019. At present both 2005 and 2019
versions of IS 1293 are valid. They will remain valid till 23
rd
October 2021 after which 2005 version
will be withdrawn and 2019 version shall remain in force.
यह मानक 2019 में पुनरीक्षित ककया गया था और आईएस 1293: 2019 के रूप में प्रकालित ककया गया था।
वतगमान में, आईएस 1293 के 2005 और 2019 दोनों संस्करण वैि हैं। ये दोनों ददनांक 23 अक्तूबर 2021
तक वैि रहेंगे, तत्पश्चात् 2005 संस्करण वापपस ललया जाएगा और 2019 संस्करण प्रभावी रहेगा।
In December 2019, DPIIT notified Plugs and Socket-outlets as per IS 1293 for mandatory certification
by BIS. This Quality Control Order is in effect from 01. 12. 2020.
ददसम्बर 2019 में, डीपीआईआईटी ने बीआईएस द्वारा अननवायग प्रमाणन हेतु आईएस 1293 के अनुसार प्लगों
एवं सॉके ट-आऊटलेटों को अधिसूधचत ककया था। यह गुणता ननयंत्रण आदेि ददनांक 01.12.2020 से प्रभावी है।
In view of the concerns raised by the Industry with respect to the coverage of products under the
Standard and the QCO, a meeting was held with all stakeholders including Industry Associations.
Based on the outcome of the meeting and feedback from the industry, this information is being
published for clarity on coverage of products under IS 1293.
मानकों के अंतगगत उत्पादों की कवरेज तथा क्यूसीओ के संबंि में उद्योग द्वारा उठाए गए मामलों को देखते
हुए उद्योग संघों सदहत सभी स्टेकहोल्डरों के साथ एक बैठक आयोजजत की गई थी। इस बैठक के पररणामों
तथा उद्योग से प्राप्त फीडबैक के आिार पर यह जानकारी आईएस 1293 के तहत उत्पादों की कवरेज पर
स्पष्टता हेतु प्रकालित की जा रही है।
Version II dated 25.02.2021
The following Table 1 gives a list of Plugs and socket-outlets of different ratings and configurations that are
covered in IS 1293: 2005 and IS 1293: 2019 versions and the varieties that are under discussion to be included
in the Standard.
Table 1: Plugs and socket outlets covered in IS 1293
*all configurations are in round pins only
*2P (non-rewireable plugs) configuration for class II appliances only.
Any variety of Plug or Socket-outlet as per the ratings and configurations above are covered in the Standard and
certification for the same shall be obtained from BIS. As on date manufacturers can opt for Licence as per either
2005 or 2019 version depending on the varieties manufactured by him.
At present, varieties like 2P, 16 A are not covered in either of the two versions of IS 1293. But it has been
brought under 2019 version through Amendment 1. Amendment 1 has been recently notified, and now Licensees
can get this included in the scope of their Licence.
IS 1293: 2005 with 5
Amendments
(valid upto 23.10.2021)
IS 1293: 2019 Amendment 1 to IS
1293: 2019
Implemented w.e.f
16.12.2020
Amendment 2 to IS 1293:
2019 – under discussion
(varieties to be added)
2.5 A/2P (non-
rewireable plugs only)
2.5 A/2P (non-
rewireable plugs
only)
6 A/ 2P (Plugs only) 6 A/ 2P 6 A/ 2P
(non-rewireable plugs
only)
6 A/2P+E - 6A/2P+E
10 A/2P+E - - 10 A/2P (non-rewireable
plugs only)
10 A/2P+E
16A/2P+E 16A/2P+E 16 A/ 2P (non-
rewireable plugs only)
6/16 A or 10/16 A
(Combined socket-
outlets only)
6/16 A (Combined
socket-outlets only)
6/16 A (Combined
socket-outlets only)
(explicitly added in
Table 2)
6/16 A or 10/16 A
(Combined socket-outlets
only)
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Table 2 below gives a list of different varieties with clarification on their coverage under the scope of IS 1293.
Table 2
Sr.
No.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
1
6A, 3Pin Socket (2P+E)
Included in
Scope
Included in
Scope
2
6/16A Socket (2P+E)
Included in
Scope
Included in
Scope
3
6A & 16A Plugs (2P+E)
Included in
Scope
Included in
Scope
4
Multistandard Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee is under
process to explore the
possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
5
6A, 5pin Universal
Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee is under
process to explore the
possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
6
5pin Round type Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Already deleted from the
scope of IS 1293: 2019.
7
25A Socket,
10A/ 25A Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
As per IS 1293: 2019, the
requirements for 25 A
rated accessories are
under consideration.
8
25A Plug (2P+E)
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
As per IS 1293: 2019, the
requirements for 25 A
rated accessories are
under consideration.
9
Shaver Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
10
Multiple Portable
Socket Outlet
(Cord Extension set with
Multi Standard or
Universal Sockets with
& without USB )
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
IS 1293 applies to plugs
and portable socket-
outlets incorporated in
cord extension sets.
Particular requirements
of the whole product is
covered under separate
standard which is under
preparation.
11
10A, 16A plug for Class
II Appliances
10A rating
Included in
the scope
16A rating
is Included
as 2P +
10 A rating
not included
2P (non-rewireable
plugs only)/ 3P 10 A-
will be included through
amendment no 2 which
is under preparation and
may take 8-10 months to
get printed.
2P/16A (non-rewirable
plugs only)- has already
been included through
amendment no 1 which
has been notified.
2P+dummy earth pins
for 6 & 16A, has already
been discussed by the
technical committee and
it was decided not to
include it in the
standard.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
12
3-Pin Universal Socket
(2P+E)
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee is under
process to explore the
possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
13
Adaptors
(Travel/Portable)
6A 2-PIN & 3PIN
Adaptor 6/16A Multi
socket Adaptor Multi
standard 2pin/3pin
Adaptors
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
The particular
requirements for
adaptors are covered
under separate standard,
which is under
preparation
14
16A 2-pin Euro US
socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
15
2-pin socket round
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical
specification/Indian
standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
16
2.5 & 6A Plug portable
( Rewirable )
6A plug is
included
Not
Included in
the scope
2P/2.5 A- only non-
rewireable plugs are
permitted as per both
versions.
2P/6 A - only non-
rewirable plugs are
allowed as per 2019
version + amendment 1.
17
2.5 & 6A Plug portable
( Non Rewirable )
Included in
the scope
Included in
the scope
18
2.5 & 6A Socket 2 Pin
portable
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
19
PRCD (Protection from
residual current device)
Shock safe Plug
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
20
PRCD (Protection from
residual current device)
Shock safe Adaptor
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
21
16A 3 pin Euro US
Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
22
Shaver Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
23
Shaver Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
24
13A 3 pin ( 2P +E) BS
Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
Not covered in the
standard. The technical
committee will explore
the possibility whether
technical specification/
Indian standard can be
formulated for the same
or not.
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Product Description &
Rating
IS 1293
:2005
IS 1293
:2019
Remarks
25
6A,2/3 pin socket
(Round pin)
Not
Included in
the scope
Not
Included in
the scope
2P/6A sockets are not
covered and will not be
included in the standard.
16.5 mm pitch distance
for 2.5 A plugs and
socket-outlets has
already been phased out
from 31st December
2011. (refer amendment
no. 5 to IS 1293: 2005).
No subsequent changes
in the pitch dimensions
made in the revised IS
1293.
26
16A Switched Socket
Not
Included in
the scope
Included in
the scope
