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Details of BIS COMPLIANCE FOR ELECTRONIC & IT PRODUCT-SERVICE

BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) mandates registration of notified electronic and IT products to ensure safety and compliance with Indian Standards.
What is CRS?

The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) was introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and is operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It ensures that specific electronics and IT products meet Indian safety standards before they are sold in India.

Launched in 2012, CRS aims to prevent the sale of unsafe and substandard electronic goods in the Indian market.

Products Covered Under CRS

Over 75 product categories are currently notified under CRS, including:

  • Mobile phones and batteries
  • LED lights and drivers
  • Laptops, tablets, and monitors
  • Power adapters and chargers
  • Televisions
  • Smartwatches
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • USB devices and data storage systems 


Benefits of CRS Registration

  • Consumer safety assurance
  • Market access compliance for regulated products
  • Brand credibility and trust
  • Avoidance of legal penalties and import rejections

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, established by the BIS Act, 2016. Operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, BIS promotes standardization, quality assurance, and consumer protection.

Key Objectives:

  • Develop Indian Standards across sectors
  • Operate product certification and hallmarking schemes
  • Conduct testing through accredited laboratories

BIS operates testing and calibration labs to support certification, quality control, and regulatory compliance across product categories.

FAQ of BIS COMPLIANCE FOR ELECTRONIC & IT PRODUCT

 BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) registration is a certification process for electronic and IT products sold in India. It ensures that products meet the required quality, safety, and performance standards as per Indian regulations. The BIS certification indicates that the product complies with the necessary specifications

BIS Registration is crucial because it ensures that the product complies with Indian quality and safety standards. It helps protect consumers from faulty or substandard products, promotes safety, and fosters trust in the product's performance and durability. It is also a legal requirement for certain products sold in India.

Electronic and IT products such as laptops, desktops, mobile phones, power adapters, chargers, and other electrical appliances typically require BIS Registration. The specific list of products can be obtained from the BIS website or relevant authorities based on the product category.

Selling electronic and IT products without BIS Registration in India can lead to legal consequences, including fines, product recalls, or even a ban on sales. Non-compliance may also damage a brand’s reputation and customer trust.