Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

BIS (CRS) Registration

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the primary agency entrusted with the task of setting national standards across various industries in India. Its mandate includes the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of quality standards for a wide range of goods, services, and systems. BIS Registration is a mandatory requirement for numerous products in India, spanning industries such as information technology, electronics, food products, construction materials, automobiles, and more.

The objective of the BIS Registration system is to ensure that products available in the Indian market adhere to stringent quality and safety standards. Achieving BIS Registration entails rigorous testing and certification procedures, with manufacturers and importers obligated to comply with all relevant regulations and standards. This regulatory framework not only safeguards the rights of consumers but also fosters the growth of Indian industries.

Under the Compulsory Registration System (CRS), certain goods must undergo approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards before they can be introduced into the Indian market. For electronic and information technology products, compliance with the BIS Registration program, also known as the “Compulsory registration scheme,” is mandatory. The scheme encompasses 63 electronic and information technology items notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, along with 8 products notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and 5 products by the Ministry of Rural Empowerment. This stringent registration process ensures that products meet established standards, enhancing consumer confidence and safety.

Required Documents for BIS-CRS Registration

Required documents for the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), are as follows:

Self-Declaration of Conformity
Test Report Conformity by Third-Party Testing Laboratory of Product Samples
The Name and Address proof of the manufacturing unit along with the scope of business activity.
Details of the samples to be tested by BIS
Details of the product’s Models/Varieties to be covered
Copy of acknowledgment received from the portal
Details of Authorized Signatory and other related documents

Process for BIS-CRS Registration

Online application submission
Testing of product in BIS approved lab
Offline/online submission of Application
Scrutiny of application
Grant of BIS license (R Number)