BIS REGISTRATION FOR ELECTRONIC & IT PRODUCT

BIS REGISTRATION FOR ELECTRONIC & IT PRODUCT

1375 | 10 min | 25 Sep 2024

INTRODUCTION

BIS Registration is getting a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for any product that conforms with the applicable Indian Standards. The Bureau of Indian Standards is the National Standards Body of India established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, under the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. The BIS is involved in various activities like Standards Formulation, Product Certification, Testing, Training Services, Hallmarking, Laboratory Services, Calibration Schemes, etc. The BIS registration acts as a third-party assurance of product quality, safety, and reliability.

The Bureau of Indian Standards grants licenses to the manufacturers for their products listed in BIS's mandatory or voluntary certification schemes. A manufacturer can display the standard mark on their product after obtaining a license from BIS. Although obtaining a BIS license is voluntary, the Indian government has made certain products mandatory to protect the environment, public health, national security, and the welfare of people, animals, and plants. It also aims to prevent unfair trade practices.

"Meet BIS standards, the mark of trust; Manufacture with precision, products robust;
Market expansion, with certification in hand;
Mastery over compliance, in the Indian market you'll stand;
And growth and prosperity will be your brand."

BIS Registration, or significant quality control compliance, is necessary when discussing electronic and IT products. This page will give you complete knowledge about BIS Registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) on this page. Let's examine the nature, organs, and history of the BIS License to understand the necessity of BIS registration certification.

Let's understand the BIS Registration for Electronics and IT Products.

COMPULSORY REGISTRATION SCHEME (CRS)

In 2012, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) jointly introduced the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) to safeguard Indian consumers against counterfeit and substandard goods. Electronic and IT products fall under the BIS CRS scheme. As per this scheme, a BIS license is mandatory for electronics and IT products before launching them into the market.

The Ministry also issued Compulsory Registration Orders, which state that no one shall manufacture or store for sale, sell, import, or distribute goods that do not meet the Indian standards outlined in the order and do not bear the Standard Mark with a unique registration number.

Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), the Bureau of Indian Standards issues a BIS registration certificate to manufacturers to use a standard mark with a unique registration number on their electronics and IT products. BIS Registration is based on your self-declaration of conformity for goods and articles as per Indian Standards. BIS licenses provide third-party assurance to the consumers that the product complies with the quality standards required by law and is safe to use. BIS Licence for electronic products and their operation is governed by the conformity assessment scheme outlined in Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

We know that so many questions are tingling in your mind at this moment, but don't worry. Let's have a look at the complete BIS Registration process (BIS registration Requirement/Procedure/timeline/Cost).

Products covered under Compulsory Registration Scheme

To be precise, 79 categories of products have been covered under CRS till now, 63 of which were added by MEITY, five by MNRE, and eight by MHIPE. If you are a manufacturer of any electronic or IT products, we are sure that you are willing to know your product's specifications and Indian Standards. BIS Mandatory product list is given at the end of this article. You can learn more by searching the product names or Indian Standards at the end of this article for products covered under BIS compulsory registration scheme. If you have any queries regarding the latest update about BIS registration license, kindly email us at inbox@alephindia.in

LIST OF PRODUCTS UNDER COMPULSORY REGISTRATION SCHEME

BIS REGISTRATION PROCESS UNDER COMPULSORY REGISTRATION SCHEME(CRS)

The BIS Registration procedure in accordance with the BIS CRS Scheme is given below.

  1. Online application submission: First, the Applicant shall apply on the BIS online CRS portal by filling out the BIS registration form in order to get login credentials.
  2. Testing of product in BIS approved lab: Applicants need to generate test requests by logging in with their credentials and getting their product tested from a BIS-approved lab.
  3. Offline/online submission of Application: After that, the Applicant must apply on the portal using the verified Test Report within 90 days of its issue and submit all required documents in accordance with the checklist.
  4. Scrutiny of application: BIS officials will review the test report and all documents submitted with the application.
  5. Grant of BIS license: Bureau will grant a BIS license to the manufacturers to use or apply Standard Mark with a unique R-number on their electronics and IT products.
process of BIS Registration under Compulsory Registration Scheme

Sample of a Grant Certificate for CRS

Sample of Certificate

BIS Registration Requirements

The following are the essential requirements for BIS registration under CRS:

  • First of all, if you are a manufacturer of any product covered under the CRS Scheme, then registration is required for that product before launching them into the market.
  • The manufacturer seeking to register to use or apply BIS Standard Mark on their product shall conform to the requirements of Indian Standard Specifications.
  • A BIS license will be granted to you by BIS based on your self-declaration of conformity of the product with the application you are submitting.
  • This self-declaration of conformity from you indicates that your manufacturing infrastructure can produce quality products with the necessary testing facilities, which can only test the products in the prescribed period at your premises.

Guideline for Compulsory Registration Scheme

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR BIS REGISTRATION

The following documents are required for BIS Registration under the CRS scheme for electronic products.

  • Self-Declaration of Conformity
  • Test Report Conformity by Third-Party Testing Laboratory of Product Samples (Components and Raw Materials).
  • Name and Address proof of the manufacturing unit and the scope of business activity.
  • Copy of acknowledgement received from the portal
  • Details of Authorized Signatory and other related documents
  • Details of the samples to be tested by BIS
  • Also, the details of the product's Models/Varieties to be covered

BIS REGISTRATION COST/FEE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS

The following is the BIS Registration Fee for Electronics and IT Products:

Type of fee New Application Renewal Inclusion
Application Fee Rs. 1000/ Rs. 1000/ -
Processing Fee* Rs. 25000x2 = 50000/ Rs. 25000x2 = 50000/ Rs. 15000x2 = 30000
Registration Fee* Rs. 1000x2 = 2000/ Rs. 1000x2 = 2000/ -
Total Rs. 53000/ Rs. 53000/ Rs. 30000/
*Note:
  1. The processing fee & registration fee is required for min 2 year
  2. The above fee is for one test report; for each additional test report, an additional processing fee of Rs. 20,000/- will be charged for the New Application and inclusion.
  3. The cost of BIS registration for electronic products will vary depending on the following factors
    • Location of Manufacturer. (Domestic/Overseas)
    • Type of Product and Number of Models
    • Applicable government fee and service fee.

TIMELINE TO OBTAIN BIS LICENCE

If you have previously tested your product and want to use the previous test reports for BIS CRS Certification, the test reports must be no older than 90 days from the date of online application receipt.

If you want to submit a supplementary test report from a brand whose product has already been tested and accepted by BIS, the report must be no older than 90 days from the date of application.

If all of the documents submitted are in order, the BIS registration will be processed by BIS. Independent samples are picked up only during the surveillance process.

BIS Licence will be awarded within 20 working days if all submitted documentation and test reports are in order. If the documentation and conformity are unsatisfactory in the first instance, the BIS officer will give you a rejection notice if the shortcoming is not rectified within 30 days.

VALIDITY & RENEWAL OF BIS LICENSE

BIS licence for electronics products will be granted for a minimum of two years. If there is no adverse feedback in the frequent observation, the BIS certificate/licence must be considered for renewal in a minimum of two years at the licensee's request.

If the renewal application and requisite fee are not received from the licensee within 90 days of the validity date (2 years), the BIS licence will be considered expired.

Acceptance of the request for renewal of the BIS Licence will also depend on the application fee, annual fee, processing charge, and any dues that must be submitted prior to the request for renewal of the BIS Licence.

Conclusion:

It is mandatory to obtain BIS registration for Electronics and IT products covered under the Compulsory registration scheme before launching them into the market. All electronics product manufacturers must get BIS registration for their products to use BIS Standard Mark with R-number.

If you are looking for BIS Registration, please contact Aleph India. Aleph India BIS Registration Consultant assists manufacturers and importers in obtaining BIS registration for their products in a timely manner by providing valuable insights and assistance at each stage of the BIS Registration Process.

Aleph India Group is a global consulting firm that provides advisory and consulting services to a wide range of industries in India and around the world to meet regulatory compliance and industry standards required to run a business efficiently. Aleph INDIA offers manufacturers and importers a one-stop shop for all kinds of product certification, testing, training, auditing, and other compliance services, enabling them to achieve higher production efficiency and quality standards.

PRODUCTS UNDER BIS REGISTRATION SCHEME

As of now, These are following products under BIS CRS Scheme list which need to be registered with BIS and require BIS Registration certificate to Manufacture/Import and sell the product in the INDIAN market. For more detailed information about the specific products included in the CRS list, please click on the "Product List" below. Call us at 0-804-803-68-69/91-9990136656 or Email at inbox@alephindia.in for more details.

BIS Products
AMPLIFIERS - IS 616:2017 Rice Cooker - IS 302-2-15 : 2009
ELECTRONIC VIDEO GAMES - IS 616:2017 ELECTRONIC MUSICAL SYSTEM - IS 616:2017
NOTEBOOK TABLET PC - IS 13252(PART 1): 2010 CCTV CAMERAS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010
CCTV RECORDERS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 OPTICAL DISK (CD/DVD) Players - IS 616:2017
LED TV - IS 616:2017 Wireless Microphone - IS 616 : 2017
Digital Camera - IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 Video Camera - IS 616 : 2017
Webcam (Finished Product) - IS 616 : 2017 PLOTTERS - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
PRINTERS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 SCANNER - IS: 13252(PART1): 2010
Induction Stove - IS 302-2-6 : 2009 SET TOP BOX - IS: 13252 (PART1):2010
LAPTOP - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 PROJECTOR - IS 13252 (PART 1): 2010
WIRELESS KEYBOARD - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 CASH REGISTERS - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic inverters-IS 16169 PASSPORT READER - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
UPS - IS 16242(Part 1):2014 POWER BANKS - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
SMART CARD READER - IS 13252(PART 1):2010 MOBILE PHONES - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
STORAGE BATTERY - IS 16270 : 2014 INVERTORS - IS 16242(PART 1):2014
VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 SMART WATCHES - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010
SEALED SECONDARY CELLS - IS 16046:2018 SEALED SECONDARY BATTERIES - IS 16046:2018
Power Invertor - IS 16221 (Part 2) : 2015 Lighting Chain - IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 9) : 2017
Keyboard - IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 BARCODE READERS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010
BARCODE SCANNERS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010 IRIS SCANNERS - IS 13252 (PART 1):2010
Dimmers for LED products - IS 60669-2-1: 2008 Bluetooth Speakers - IS 616 : 2017
SELF BALLASTED LED LAMPS - IS 1610-2: 2012 RECESSED LED LUMINAIRES - IS 10322-5):2: 2012
STREET LIGHT - IS 10322-5):3:2012 LED FLOOD LIGHTS - IS 10322-5: 5:2013
LED HAND LAMPS - IS 10322 -5: 6:2013 LED LIGHTING CHAINS - IS 10322 -5:7:2013
EMERGENCY LIGHTING - IS 10322 -5: 8:2013 Automatic Teller Cash dispensing machines IS 13252 (Part 1) :2010
OPTICAL FINGERPRINT SCANNERS - IS 13252-1 Wireless Headphone and Earphone - IS616:2017
USB Type External Hard Disk Drive - IS 13252-1 TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE - IS 13252(PART 1):2010
Smart Speakers (with & without Display) - IS 616 ELECTRONIC CLOCK - IS 302-2) 26:2014
MICROWAVE OVENS - IS 302-2): 25:2014 DC or AC Supplied Electronic Control gear for LED Modules IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13)
POWER ADAPTERS FOR IT EQUIPMENT - IS 13252 FIXED GENERAL PURPOSE LED LUMINAIRES 10322 (Part 5/Sec1)
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE IS 13252 (Part 1) Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic - IS 16077
COPYING MACHINE/ DUPLICATORS - IS 13252-1 POINT OF SALE TERMINALS - IS 13252-1:2010
MAIL PROCESSING MACHINE - IS 13252-1:2010 Power Adaptors for Audio, Video & Similar Electronic Apparatus-IS 616
CRYSTALLINE SILICON TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES IS 14286 IS/IEC 61730 -1 IS/IEC 61730 -2 ADAPTORS (HOUSEHOLD & SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES) - IS 302 (Part 1): 2008
USB TYPE EXTERNAL SOLID STATE STORAGE DEVICE IS 13252-1:2010 Standalone Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) with output voltage 48V - IS 13252 -1 : 2010
Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system - IS 16221 (Part2) Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: Circuit - Breakers - IS/IEC 60947 :Part2 : 2016
Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: switches,disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse - Combination units IS/IEC 60947 :Part3 : 2012 Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electromechanical contactors and motor - Starters IS/IEC 60947 :Part4 : Sec 1 : 2012
Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: a.c semiconductor motor controllers and starters IS/IEC 60947 :Part 4 : Sec 2 : 2014 Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: a.c.semiconductor motor controllers and contactors for non - Motor loads IS/IEC 60947 :Part 4 : Sec 3 : 2014
Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electromechanical control circuit devices IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 1 : 2009 Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear proximity switches IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 2 : 2007
Low - Voltage switchgear and controlgear: electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function IS/IEC 60947 : Part 5 : Sec 5 : 2016 Television other than Plasma/ LCD/LED TVs-IS 616: 2017
LED Luminaires for Road and Street lighting IS 10322 (Part5/Section 3): 2012 UPS/Inverters of rating 10kVA IS 16242 (Part1):2014
Plasma/LCD/LED Television of screen size up-to 32" IS 616:2010 USB driven Barcode readers IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting IS 16103 (Part 1): 2012 Ortho Phosphoric Acid(Quality Control)IS 798:2020
TRIMETHYL PHOSPHITE - IS 17412: 2020 POLYPHOSPHORIC ACID - IS 17439:2020
BIS CERTIFICATION FOR COTTON BALES IS - 12171 : 2019

frequently asked questions (FAQ)

    BIS operates the Compulsory Registration Scheme for electronics and IT products. The grant of license and its operation are carried out in accordance with the conformity assessment scheme outlined in Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

    BIS Registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme involves issuing a license by the Bureau of Indian Standards to the manufacturers of electronics and IT products. This license permits them to use or apply the Standard Mark, which includes a unique R-number. The registration process is based on the manufacturer's self-declaration of conformity with the applicable Indian Standards for their goods and articles.

    There are currently 76 product categories recognised under CRS, with MEITY adding 63 products, MNRE adding five, and MHIPE adding eight. Smartwatches, laptops, digital cameras, wireless microphones, printers, set top boxes, wireless keyboards, power banks, and other products are among those that require mandatory BIS registration. Check out the full list of electronics and IT products that require BIS registration.

    There are 76 product categories covered under the CRS scheme. You can check your product eligibility in the list mentioned above.

    According to CRS Orders, no one shall manufacture or store for sale, sell, import, or distribute goods that do not comply with the Indian standard specified in the order and do not bear the Standard Mark with a unique registration number obtained from BIS. BIS grants a license to the manufacturers to use or apply Standard Mark with unique R-number on electronics and IT products.

    The Costing to obtain the BIS Registration will vary with Respect to the following:

    • Location of Manufacturer. (Domestic/Overseas)
    • Type of Product and Number of Models.
    • Applicable government fee and service fee.

    Under the CRS scheme, BIS registration is required for electronics and IT products. BIS registration is compulsory if you are an electronics and IT product manufacturer.

    The Bureau of Indian Standards grants registration certificates under the CRS scheme for electronics and IT products.

    The whole process of BIS registration for electronics and IT products is mentioned above. To get BIS registration in India, you have to follow the procedure mentioned above; please contact Aleph INDIA for more assistance.

    All requirements for BIS registration are mentioned above. You can visit Aleph India for details about the BIS registration.

    The document required for BIS registration is mentioned above. For more details, you can contact Aleph India.

    The BIS registration fee will vary with Respect to the following:

    • Location of Manufacturer. (Domestic/Overseas)
    • Type of Product and Number of Models.
    • Applicable government fee and service fee.
    • Standard Mark will be the Mark of trust for your consumers on electronic and IT products and packaging you intent on keeping on selling in the market complying BIS CRS Scheme.
    • This Mark is your granted licence from BIS, which will be Marked on every manufactured product and as well on the packaging.
    • Standard Mark will be carrying IS number and unique registration number.
    • The product detail, as per the requirement of the Indian Standard, which may include variety, model number, lot or batch number, date or week of manufacturing, complete address of the manufacturer, need be marked on either the product or the packaging or contained in a label attached to the product.
    • As it has been seen in previous years that the list of products, whether it is electronic, IT, or products related to renewable energy, is growing at an effective pace. Any product can be covered in BIS CRS Scheme anytime in the future, so what will happen if the particular product is already in bulk stock or in the market. In this case, the domestic manufacturers and importers will not be at a loss because products manufactured before the date of order will not be covered under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO).
    • What if the products are ordered already, and you are just expecting the delivery? In this case, the products landing at Indian ports on or after the due date must comply with the requirements of the order.
    • If the product is the same, but the brand is different, then every brand is required to be registered separately. Still, it is possible to acquire BIS registration of products from the different brands on common test reports if the product and manufacturing location are the same.
    • However, if the same product is manufactured at different locations by the same manufacturer or not, then every premises will be needing different test reports, and BIS Licence also be granted separately.

    Yes, it doesn't matter if the particular product is already carrying CE, UL & FCC Mark or tested in any International Safety Standards. It is mandatory to need a BIS licence if the product comes under BIS CRS Scheme to sell in the Indian market.

    BIS notifies that this responsibility is of the foreign manufacturer to get the product tested by any BIS recognized laboratory. The registered imported products will be picked up from the market or from the local representative of the foreign manufacturer during surveillance.

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