BIS Certification Electronics CSR Registration, Indian Standards

Date Submitted: 16/04/2024 11:18 AM

    CRS BIS Certificate service AATC for Electroonics

    The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) serves as India's national standards body. It operates under the authority of the Indian government and is responsible for developing and promoting technical standards across various industries.

    In 2012, the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) was introduced as a significant component under BIS. CRS mandates the certification of specific product categories, ensuring their adherence to predefined safety and quality standards. This scheme is a pivotal initiative aimed at safeguarding interests of consumers by regulating products that have the potential to impact safety and well-being.

    As stipulated by the 2012 MeitY order, manufacturers are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, storing for sale or importing goods that do not conform to the Indian Standards specified in the order and lack the standard mark accompanied by a unique BIS registration number.

    More: The functions of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

    BIS REGISTRATION (CRS) - BIS CERTIFICATE - BIS CERTIFICATION?

    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.

       WITHOUT THE BIS CERTIFICATE, YOU CAN NOT EXPORT PRODUCTS TO INDIA

    Products covered under BIS Compulsory Registration scheme

    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.

    1. List of Electronics and IT Goods under ‘Compulsory Registration Scheme’ for Self Declaration of conformity-Notified by Ministry Of Electronics And Information Technology

    2. List of Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components under Compulsory Registration Scheme- Notified by Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy

    3. List of chemicals notified by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

    4. List of Textile material notified by Ministry of Textiles

    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 info@aatc-compliance.vn 

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    BIS Registration procedure in accordance with the BIS CRS Scheme

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 4 Scrutiny of application: BIS officials will review the test report and all documents submitted with the application.

    Step 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.

    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 it 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.

    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

    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.

    The benefits of achieving BIS Certification are

    1. Market Access: By obtaining BIS Certification, businesses gain access to export their products to the Indian market, which boasts a population of 1.4 billion people, ranking second in the world. India's economy ranks third in Asia and seventh globally, with rapid growth rates, making it a vast and promising market for Vietnamese exporters.

    2. Compliance: Meeting the requirements of the governing body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is essential for obtaining the Certificate of Conformity and the export facility code.

    3. Customs Clearance: Certified shipments are allowed smooth clearance at Indian customs ports and borders.

    4. Consumer Trust: Certified products can be sold and consumed in the Indian market with labels containing all the required information, meeting Indian standards. This helps build trust among Indian consumers.

    5. Competitive Advantage: BIS certification creates significant export opportunities and competitive advantages compared to competitors who lack BIS certification or fail to meet BIS requirements.

    Sample of a Grant Certificate for CRS

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