Bis Registration Certification

Introduction

The Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 2016 launched the Bureau of Indian Standards. It comes under the Ministry of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs of the Indian Government. The international producers who want to sell their products to the Indian market have to grab a BIS registration. This certificate assures that the product complies with the required Indian standards.BIS holds many duties, which include the formulation of standards, product certification, testing, hallmarking, laboratory and calibration services, and training programs. A BIS registration serves as a third-party guarantee that a product is safe, durable, and of excellent quality. BIS grants licenses to manufacturers whose products align with the defined standards through its voluntary or mandatory certification schemes.

Once the license is permitted, manufacturers are allowed to show the BIS Standard stamp on their products. Although it is optional to get a BIS license, there are certain products for which it is necessary for the manufacturers to obtain it. The mandate is done to secure public health, protect the environment, national security, and the welfare of people, animals, and plants. This also helps in preventing unfair trade practices as well as securing consumer trust.

BIS Registration is an important requirement, especially for electronic and IT products. In the following section, you will find all the details about BIS Registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Also, the applicants must know how it assures the durability and safety of the products in India.

Let’s know in detail how BIS Registration applies to Electronics and IT Products and why it is important.

Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

In 2012, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), partnered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). They launched the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) to protect Indian consumers from fraudulent and poor-quality products. This scheme makes it mandatory for IT and electronic products to obtain BIS registration before launching them in the Indian market.

To enforce this, the Ministry issued Compulsory Registration Orders, stating that no one shall manufacture, store, sell, import, or distribute goods that fail to meet the prescribed Indian Standards or do not bear the Standard Mark with a unique BIS registration number.

As per the CRS, BIS provides a registration certificate to manufacturers, which allows them to use the Standard Mark along with a unique registration number on their products. This certification is issued according to the manufacturer’s self-declaration of conformity to the appropriate Indian Standards. A BIS license acts as a third-party assurance, confirming the consumers that the product fulfills the desired quality and safety standards set by the government.

The Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, governs the process of certification for electronic and IT products.

We understand that many of you may have multiple questions about the registration process of BIS. Here we will explain to you each step of registration, which includes procedure, requirements, cost, timeline, etc.

Products Covered Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme

As of now, 79 categories of products are covered under the CRS. Of these, 63 categories have been notified by MeitY, 5 by MNRE, and 8 by MHIPE.

If you are a manufacturer of electronic or IT products, you’ll want to check which category your product falls under and the applicable Indian Standards. The complete list of products that are made compulsory by BIS is mentioned at the end of this article. You can search any product name or Indian Standard to know if it is covered by the Compulsory Registration scheme.

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Registration Process of BIS under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS);

The BIS Registration process under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) follows a systematic procedure to confirm the product alignment with Indian Standards. Follow the steps below:

• Online Application Submission: The applicants have to register themselves on the official website of BIS CRS.
• Testing Products: The registrant has to generate a test request from the website. After this request, they have to submit the product for testing in a laboratory approved by BIS. The reports will be issued shortly.
• Submission of application (Online/Offline): Submit the application on the website within 90 days of the date mentioned in the test reports. Kindly upload all the documents mentioned in the official list.
• Verification of Application: The authority will go through the documents and test reports for further verification.
• Grant of BIS License: If all the documents are found legitimate after verification, the authority will issue the license with a unique R-number. On their products. The licence will permit the manufacturer to use the standard mark.

BIS Registration Requirements

Find the key requirements in the list below for receiving BIS Registration as per the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS):

• Registration for specific Products: If you manufacture any product that comes under the scheme of CRS, then it is important to receive BIS registration before launching your product into the Indian market.
• Alignment with Indian Standards: Manufacturers who are applying for BIS registration to use the BIS mark should make sure that their products completely align with the standards of India.
• Self-Declaration of Conformity: The licence of BIS is based on the self-declaration of conformity of the producer. The self-declaration confirms that the items satisfy the Indian Standard.
• Manufacturing and Testing skills: This self-declaration also serves as evidence of adequate production infrastructure of the manufacturer, testing facilities to produce and validate quality products within the prescribed period at their premises.

Documents Required for BIS Registration

To apply for BIS Registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for electronic products, the following documents are required:

• Self-Declaration of Conformity A declaration by the manufacturer confirming that the product complies with the relevant Indian Standards.
• Test Report A conformity report issued by a BIS-recognized third-party laboratory for the product samples (including components and raw materials).
• Manufacturing Unit Details Proof of the manufacturer’s name, address, and scope of business activities.
• Portal Acknowledgment Copy
• A copy of the acknowledgment received after submitting the online application on the BIS portal.
• Authorized Signatory Details Information and supporting documents of the company’s authorized representative or signatory.
• Sample Details
• Complete information about the product samples submitted for BIS testing.
• Product Models/Varieties A list of all product models mentioned in the registration.

BIS Registration Cost / Payment Structure for Electronic Products

Below is the applicable payment list for BIS Registration of Electronics and IT Products:

Notes:

• The processing and registration fees are applicable for a minimum of two years.
• The above fee is applicable for one test report. For each additional test report, an extra processing fee of ₹20,000 will apply for new applications and inclusions.
• The overall cost of BIS registration may vary depending on: The location of the manufacturer (domestic or overseas)
• Applicable government and service fees

Timeline to Obtain a BIS License

• If your product has already been tested, the test report must not be older than 90 days from the date of online application submission.
• If you are submitting a supplementary test report for a brand whose product has already been accepted by BIS, it must also be no older than 90 days.
• Once all required documents and test reports are correctly submitted, BIS processes the registration. Independent sample collection occurs later during surveillance inspections.
• If all documents and reports are correct, the BIS License is permitted within 20 working days.
• If errors are found, then the authority will issue a rejection notice.
• If you want to avoid cancellation, then you must rectify the errors within 30 days.

Validity & Renewal of BIS License

• A BIS License for electronic products is valid for a minimum of two years.
• If no issues are found during regular surveillance, the license can be renewed for an additional two years upon the licensee’s request.
• Renewal applications and the required fees must be submitted within 90 days before the license expiry date.
• Acceptance of renewal depends on timely payment of the application fee, annual fee, processing charges, and clearance of any pending dues.
• If the renewal application or payment is not received within the given period, the license will be considered expired.

Conclusion

Before the manufacturer introduces their products into the Indian market, it is mandatory to get a BIS registration for all the IT and Electronic products that are covered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). It verifies that products satisfy the Indian quality and safety protocols. It helps manufacturers secure the trust of consumers with the help of the BIS Standard Mark (R-number).

If you also want to register for BIS certification, you can contact us. We have a team of professionals who will help you with the whole process. From the initial process of documentation and testing of products to approval, we will provide you with a trouble-free experience.

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 (002) 01061245741 or Email at response@prestolaboratories.com for more details.

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