BIS CRS Certification: Process and Requirements in India
Introduction
BIS CRS Certification is required by many electronic and information technology (IT) goods that are being sold or brought into India. The certification will verify whether specific products meet Indian requirements for safety and quality prior to their sale to consumers.
If you intend to make, import or sell electronics in India, you need to understand the CRS so that you do not face issues with market entry due to non-compliance.
1. What is BIS CRS Certification?
A Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Registration is issued to manufacturers as proof that their product meets the specific Indian standards referenced in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and is known as a 'BIS registration'.
According to the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has mandated that all notified electronic and IT products must be registered. Manufacturers who are issued a BIS registration can use the standard mark to identify their products through the unique registration number on the product.
2. What is the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)?
The introduction of CRS was accomplished by the DeitY and BIS in 2012. Its goal is to provide consumers with assurance that they will receive only safe and of acceptable quality electronic products.
According to the CRS orders, no product in India may be manufactured, imported, distributed or sold unless the product has been certified to conform to the Indian Standards and that it displays a valid BIS registration number on the product’s packaging.
3. Products Covered Under BIS CRS
There are 79 Different types of products covered by the CRS, including IT & E related items as per the notifications from MeitY, MNRE, MHIPE.
Manufacturers must check if their product is on the list and review which Indian Standard applies prior to starting their registration process.
4. BIS CRS Registration Process
The BIS Registration procedure in accordance with the BIS CRS Scheme is given below.
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.
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.
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.
Scrutiny of application: BIS officials will review the test report and all documents submitted with the application.
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.
5. BIS Registration Requirements Under CRS
Any product that is going to be on the market has to be registered with the concerned body before it can be sold.
For products to be registered, they must meet the required Indian Standard. Manufacturers registering their product are required to self-declare conformity to the appropriate body that the manufacturing facility is sufficient and well equipped to manufacture the compliant products and the necessary testing methods have been established.
Conclusion
The BIS CRS certification will make sure that products being manufactured in India are safe and abide by all regulations set forth by the government of India. Understanding how this scheme works, what products are covered and what the registration impacts are will allow manufacturers to successfully enter into an Indian market without any problem.
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