BIS Registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme
BIS CRS registration for electronics and IT goods, from lab testing to the registration number and Standard Mark.
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BIS registration is the approval given by the Bureau of Indian Standards under its Compulsory Registration Scheme to certain electronics and IT goods, so they can be manufactured, imported, stored or sold in India. It applies to manufacturers and importers of products listed in the notified order, such as many adapters, chargers, displays and batteries. The product is tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory against the relevant Indian standard, and on grant the manufacturer receives a registration number and the right to use the Standard Mark. Foreign manufacturers apply through an Authorised Indian Representative. Our team guides each step from product mapping to marking.
Who provides this service: our team of Company Secretaries and compliance specialists.
Who Needs BIS Registration?
- Indian manufacturers of electronics and IT goods that appear in the notified CRS list.
- Importers and distributors who bring such products into India and need valid registration to clear and sell them.
- Foreign manufacturers selling covered products to India through an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Brands that get their products made by contract manufacturers and hold the responsibility for compliance.
- Online sellers who must show registration numbers for covered products on marketplaces.
Key Benefits
- Product mapping against the current CRS list, so you know whether your item is covered and which Indian standard applies.
- Guidance on selecting a BIS-recognised laboratory and preparing samples and technical documents for testing.
- Application prepared with consistent model, series and factory details, which reduces queries from BIS.
- Support for foreign manufacturers in appointing and documenting an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Clear explanation of how the registration number and Standard Mark must appear on the product and packaging.
- Planning for later changes such as new models, series or factory locations, so the registration stays accurate.
How It Works
Map the product to the CRS order
We compare your product with the notified list under the Compulsory Registration Order and identify the applicable Indian standard, to confirm that BIS registration is required before anything else is spent.
Prepare technical documents and samples
We list the documents needed for the application, such as the block diagram, circuit details, critical component list and factory details, and help you prepare the samples that the laboratory will test.
Arrange testing at a recognised lab
The samples go to a BIS-recognised laboratory for testing against the relevant standard. We coordinate submissions and queries, and help interpret any test failure so that corrective work can begin quickly.
File the registration application
With the test report ready, the application is filed on the BIS online system along with the fee, the declaration and, for overseas manufacturers, the Authorised Indian Representative documents.
Resolve queries and obtain the registration
BIS may seek clarifications on the documents or the test report. We prepare responses, and once the registration is granted we verify the number, models and scope covered on the certificate.
Apply the mark and maintain compliance
We explain how the Standard Mark and registration number are to be marked on the product and packing, and discuss surveillance, renewal and additions of models so that the registration is kept current.
Documents Required
- Product details, model names and series covered, with brief technical specifications
- Test report from a BIS-recognised laboratory against the applicable Indian standard
- Block diagram, circuit diagram and list of critical components with their approvals
- Factory details and manufacturing process outline, including address of each unit
- Business registration documents of the manufacturer or its Indian representative
- Authorised Indian Representative authorisation, for foreign manufacturers
- Declaration and undertaking in the format prescribed by BIS
- Trademark or brand details and a draft of the marking on the product
- Identity and signatory authorisation of the person filing the application
Timeline and Fees
Indicative timeline: Indicative range of a few weeks to a few months, depending on lab testing schedules, any retesting, the completeness of documents and the BIS processing time.
Professional fee: Our professional fee depends on the number of products and models, the standard that applies, the support needed during testing and whether an Authorised Indian Representative is required. Laboratory testing charges and BIS fees are separate, are set by the lab and BIS respectively and are paid directly.
What Can Go Wrong if This Is Missed or Done Incorrectly
- Manufacturing, importing, stocking or selling covered goods without valid registration is an offence under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act.
- Consignments of covered goods without registration can be held at customs, creating storage and delay costs.
- Using the Standard Mark or a registration number that does not belong to the product can lead to prosecution.
- Test failures at the late stage can force redesign and fresh sampling, which extends the launch date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Compulsory Registration Scheme of BIS?
The Compulsory Registration Scheme requires specified electronics and IT products to be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards before they are made, imported, stored or sold in India. The products must meet the relevant Indian standard, proven by testing at a recognised laboratory. The list of covered products is notified by the government and has been expanded over time.
Is BIS registration the same as the ISI mark?
No. The ISI mark is granted under the product certification licence scheme, which usually involves factory inspection, whereas CRS registration is built mainly around testing at a recognised laboratory and a declaration. The marks and the registration numbers also differ. Which route applies depends on the product, so the first step is to find its place in the notified orders.
Can a foreign manufacturer get BIS registration?
Yes. A manufacturer outside India can register its products, but it must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative who takes responsibility for the application and compliance in India. The representative has to be documented properly with BIS. We help organise the authorisation letter, the representative details and the factory information that must go with the application.
Can I import products covered under CRS without registration?
No. Products covered under the Compulsory Registration Order are expected to hold valid BIS registration for import, and shipments without it may be held up at customs. Importers should confirm the registration status of the manufacturer and the exact models before placing orders, instead of resolving it after the shipment has arrived.
What are the common reasons for BIS registration delay?
Delays commonly arise from products being tested against the wrong standard, incomplete critical component lists, mismatched model names between the test report and the application, and samples that fail testing. Planning samples carefully and aligning every document with the same model and factory details avoids most of these problems.
Does the registration need to be renewed?
BIS registration is granted for a defined period and has to be renewed before it ends, with the renewal and any change in models or factories handled through the BIS system. Products must continue to conform to the standard, and BIS can draw samples from the market. We track the validity and prepare renewals ahead of time.
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