In India, the Department of Electronics & Information Technology (DeitY) & BIS combined introduced CRS or Compulsory Registration Scheme in 2012 to protect Indian customers against counterfeit & substandard products. In India, BIS Registration for all the electronics and IT products comes under CRS. According to Compulsory Registration Scheme, getting BIS Certification for electronics & IT goods is compulsory before launching them into the market. CROs or Compulsory Registration Orders issued by the Ministry which state that no one shall store/manufacture products for sale, import, or distribute that don not follow the Indian Standards as prescribed under CRO & do not bear the Standard Mark with a distinct Registration Number.

Under this Scheme, the BIS issues BIS CRS Certification to all the manufacturers to use a Standard Mark with unique Registration Number on their electronics & IT products. BIS License or Certificate provide 3^rd party assurance to the customers that the product follows the quality standard required by the law & is safe to use. BIS CRS Certification for electronic products & their operation is governed by the Conformity Assessment Scheme outlined in Scheme II of Schedule II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

List of all the products covered under Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

Following is the list of all the products covered under CRS:

What are the Benefits of getting BIS CRS Certification in India?

Following are the benefits of BIS CRS Certification in India:

• Market Access: BIS CRS Certification is compulsory for some electronic products to be sold in India. Without this, manufacturers & importers may not be able to market/sell their products in India. With this Certification, you can access to the big Markets in India easily.
• Enhance the Reputation: By obtaining BIS CRS Certification, manufacturers & importers can demonstrate to customers that their products or items are of high quality & meet the standards set by BIS. This Certification can help to enhance the brand reputation & also increase consumer trust.
• Quality Assurance: This Certification certifies that the electronic & IT products meet the relevant Indian Standards, which helps to make sure that the product is of good quality & safe for customers to use.
• Competitive Advantage: In a market, where many electronic products or items are available, so this certification can provide a competitive benefit to manufacturers & importers, as it demonstrates to consumers that the product is of good quality & meets Indian Standards.
• Increases Efficiency & flexibility: A BIS CRS enables the implementation of multi-channel marketing strategies which increases your online presence & bookings.

Documents for BIS CRS Certification

Following are the documents for BIS CRS Certification in India:

• Business License or Registration Certificate;
• ISO Certification;
• Brand Declaration or Brand Authorisation Letter;
• Nomination Letter;
• Application Form;
• AIR Authorisation Letter (in case of foreign manufacturer);
• AIR (Authorised Indian Representative) identity proof for only foreign manufacturer;
• AIR Company GST;
• Test Report;
• Affidavit;
• Trademark Registration Certificate;
• Undertaking;
• Critical Component List.

Procedure for BIS CRS Certification

Following is the step by step procedure for BIS CRS Certification in India:

• Step 1: First, the profile of the manufacturer needs to be created on the BIS portal.
• Step 2: Then, TRF or Test Report Format will be generated for a BIS certified lab.
• Step 3: After generating TRF, the lab will submit the report under the client’s profile on the BIS portal.
• Step 4: Foreign applicants will duly appoint an AIR (Authorised Indian Representative) & must submit an affidavit cum undertaking as per Form A/B. While Indian applicants must submit affidavit cum undertaking as per Format C.
• Step 5: Moreover, the online application form for BIS CRS Certification will be submitted along with the required documents & fees.
• Step 6: The BIS CRS Registration Certificate will be issued based on testing, not based on the factory visit, consequently, the CRS Certificate will be obtained if your good or product complies with BIS CRS requirements.

Our Support for getting BIS CRS Certification

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