Compliances

BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme

BIS CRS is a mandatory certification scheme introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It ensures that electronic products sold in India comply with safety and quality standards, preventing substandard or unsafe goods from reaching consumers.

BIS CRS Mark Specifications

Understanding the importance of BIS CRS certification is crucial for businesses and consumers alike, as it ensures compliance with regulatory standards, enhances product safety, builds consumer trust, and facilitates seamless import processes as follows:

  • Legal Compliance — Any manufacturer (domestic or foreign) must obtain BIS CRS certification before selling electronic products in India.
  • Consumer Safety — The certification guarantees that products are tested for electrical safety, reducing risks of hazards like short circuits and fire.
  • Market Trust — BIS-certified products gain credibility and trust among consumers, improving brand reputation and customer satisfaction.
  • Seamless Imports — Foreign manufacturers and brands need BIS CRS certification to legally import and sell their products in India.

As per BIS regulations, various electronic goods fall under CRS:

Index Product Applicable Indian Standards Date of Implementation
1 Amplifiers with input power 2000 W and above
  • IS 616:2017
July 3, 2013
2 Automatic data processing machine
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
3 Electronic clocks with mains power
  • IS 302-2-26:2014
July 3, 2013
4 Electronic games (video)
  • IS 616:2017
July 3, 2013
5 Electronic musical systems with input power 200 W and above
  • IS 616:2017
July 3, 2013
6 Laptop / notebook / tablet
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
7 Microwave ovens
  • IS 302-2-25:2014
July 3, 2013
8 Optical disc players with built in amplifiers of input power 200 W and above
  • IS 616:2017
July 3, 2013
9 Plasma / LCD / LED televisions of screen size 32 inch and above
  • IS 616:2017
July 3, 2013
10 Printers, plotters
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
11 Scanners
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
12 Set top box
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
13 Telephone answering machines
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
14 Visual display units, videos monitors of screen size 32 inch and above
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
15 Wireless keyboards
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
July 3, 2013
16 Cash registers
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
17 Copying machines / duplicators
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
18 Passport reader
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
19 Point of sale terminals
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
20 Mail processing machines / postage machines / franking machines
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
21 Power banks for use in portable applications
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
22 Smart card reader
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
May 13, 2015
23 Mobile phones
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
September 13, 2015
24 Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services
  • IS 16102(Part 1):2012
September 13, 2015
25 DC or AC supplied electronic controlgear for LED modules
  • IS 15885(Part 2 / Section 13):2012
December 1, 2015
26 Power adaptors for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
  • IS 616:2010
December 1, 2015
27 Power adaptors for IT equipments
  • IS 13252(Part 1):2010
December 1, 2015
28 Fixed general purpose LED luminaires
  • IS 10322(Part 5 / Section 1):2012
March 1, 2016
29 UPS / invertors of rating <= 5 kVA
  • IS 16242(Part 1):2014
March 1, 2016
30 Sealed secondary cells / batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes for use in portable applications
Part 1: Nickel systems
  • IS 16046(Part 1):2018
June 1, 2016
Part 2: Lithium systems
  • IS 16046(Part 2):2018
June 1, 2016
31 Indian language support for mobile phone handsets
  • IS 16333 (Part 3):2022
May 1, 2018
32 Recessed LED luminaries
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 2):2012
May 23, 2018
33 LED luminaires for road and street lighting
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 3):2012
May 23, 2018
34 LED flood lights
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 5):2013
May 23, 2018
35 LED hand lamps
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 6):2013
May 23, 2018
36 LED lighting chains
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 7):2017
May 23, 2018
37 LED luminaires for emergency lighting
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 8):2013
May 23, 2018
38 UPS / inverters of rating <= 10 kVA
  • IS 16242 (Part 1):2014
May 23, 2018
39 Plasma / LCD / LED television of screen size up to 32 inch
  • IS 616:2017
May 23, 2018
40 Visual display units, video monitors of screen size up to 32 inch
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
May 23, 2018
41 CCTV cameras / CCTV recorders
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
May 23, 2018
42 Adapters for household and similar electrical appliances
  • IS 302 (Part 1):2008
May 23, 2018
43 USB driven barcode readers, barcode scanners, iris scanners, optical fingerprint scanners
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
May 23, 2018
44 Smart watches
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
May 23, 2018
45 Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si-wafer based)
  • IS 14286:2010 / IEC 61215:2005
  • IS / IEC 61730 (Part 1):2004
  • IS / IEC 61730 (Part 2):2004
March 31, 2019
46 Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules (a-Si, CiGs and CdTe)
  • IS 16077:2013 / IEC 61646:2008
  • IS / IEC 61730 (Part 1):2004
  • IS / IEC 61730 (Part 2):2004
March 31, 2019
47 Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system
  • IS 16221 (Part 2):2015 / IEC 62109-2:2011
June 30, 2021
48 Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters
  • IS 16221 (Part 2):2015 / IEC 62109-2:2011
  • IS 16169:2014 / IEC 62116:2008
June 30, 2021
49 Storage battery
  • IS 16270:2014
January 1, 2019
50 Independent LED modules for general lighting
  • IS 16103 (Part 1):2012
April 1, 2021
51 Lighting chain (rope lights)
  • IS 10322 (Part 5 / Section 9):2017
April 1, 2021
52 Keyboard
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
April 1, 2021
53 Induction stove
  • IS 302-2-6:2009
April 1, 2021
54 Automatic teller cash dispensing machines
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
April 1, 2021
55 USB type external hard disk drive
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
April 1, 2021
56 Wireless headphone and earphone
  • IS 616:2017
April 1, 2021
57 USB type external solid-state storage devices (above 256 GB capacity)
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
April 1, 2021
58 Electronic musical system with input power below 200 W
  • IS 616:2017
April 1, 2021
59 Standalone switch mode power supplies (SMPS) with output voltage 48 V (Max)
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
April 1, 2021
60 Television other than plasma / LCD / LED TVs
  • IS 616:2017
April 1, 2021
61 Rice cooker
  • IS 302-2-15:2009
April 1, 2021
62 Wireless microphone
  • IS 616:2017
October 1, 2021
63 Digital camera
  • IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
October 1, 2021
64 Video camera
  • IS 616:2017
October 1, 2021
65 Webcam (finished product)
  • IS 616:2017
October 1, 2021
66 Smart speakers (with and without display)
  • IS 616:2017
October 1, 2021
67 Dimmers for LED products
  • IS 60669-2-1:2008
October 1, 2021
68 Bluetooth speakers
  • IS 616:2017
October 1, 2021
69 Ortho phosphoric acid
  • IS 798:2020
December 12, 2021
70 Polyphosphoric acid
  • IS 17439:2020
December 24, 2021
71 Cotton bales
  • IS 12171:2019
March 3, 2023
72 Trimethyl phosphite technical grade
  • IS 17412:2020
March 3, 2023
73 Television sets
  • IS 18112:2022
April 26, 2023

Note: Last updated on 13 March 2025

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