The document provides information on India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and its Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). Some key points: - CRS requires manufacturers of certain products to register with BIS by submitting samples for testing at approved labs. Registration is granted for each factory location, brand, and product type. - The registration process involves documentation, sample testing, and obtaining a unique registration number from BIS. Products must display the BIS mark and comply with labeling requirements. - BIS oversees standard formulation, product certification, registration, training, and market surveillance to protect consumers and ensure quality of goods in India. Registration must be renewed every 2-5 years and manufacturers must comply

1. A Presentation on
Compulsory Registration Scheme
(Bureau of Indian Standards)

2. Index
• What is BIS ?
• CRS ( Compulsory Registration Scheme )
• Products covered under CRS
• Product certification process
• Testing procedure
• Case study in BIS
• BIS mark and labelling
• Surveillance
• Smart registration
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3. BIS: Bureau Of Indian Standard
A leader in Standardization, Certification and Quality
• The National Standards Body Of India Functioning Under Ministry Of Consumer Affairs and leaders in all
matters concerning standardization, certification and quality.
• BIS is the service of common consumers.
• Objectives:
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To satisfy the
consumer need’s
for quality of
goods and
services
To protect
consumer from
hazardous
products
To provide
quality assurance
Harmonious
development of
standardization,
marking and
quality
certification
To safeguard public
health

4. Activities of BIS
Standard formulation
Certification: product, hallmarking and system
Registration scheme
International activities
Training and information service
Sale of standard and publication

5. CRS
(Compulsory
Registration
Scheme)
• CRS was introduced by Department of Electronics and Information
Technology (Deity – now Meity) along with Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS).
• This program was designed for the manufacturer (Applicant) and unique
registration is grant for each manufacturing location (Factory). Registration is
granted based on:
 Manufacturer = Factory location (Each Location )
 Brand name
 Product type
• As per the order, no person shall manufacture or store for sale, import, sell
or distribute goods which do not conform to the Indian standard specified in
the order. Manufacturers of these products are required to apply for
registration from Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) after getting their product
tested from BIS recognized lab( NABL).

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3 Basic steps for BIS
Certification
I. DOCUMENTATION
II. SUBMITTING SAMPLES & TESTING
III. BIS MARK and LABELLING
Safety
EMC
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE
FACTORY INSPECTION
MARKET SURVEILLANCE
ANNUAL FEE

7. Products
Covered
Under CRS
• Below is the link of product
categories under CRO
• https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/
products-bis.do
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Compulsory
Registration Order
(CRO)
Date of
Implementation
Product Categories
Order I April 2013 15 Products
Order-II May 2015 15 Products
Order-III February 2018 13 Products
MNRE (Ministry of
New and Renewal
Energy )
January 2019 Solar Products (PV
Module, Power
inverters, photovoltaic
inverters, storage
battery )

8. Product Certification Process
The process in a glance
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Customer
Order
Local Agent ( Example:
Vincular
Testing at NABLs
Lab
Sample and testing
Local Representative in
India (In-Country)
Test report issued
BIS
Factory +Brand +AIR documents
submit to BIS
Shipment
released
Unique registration number
allotted

9. Testing
Procedure
• The products will be tested as per the respective testing standard.
• Testing has to be processed in BIS approved labs only.
• CB test report is not required but can be used as a tool (if available).
• Multiple models can be considered in a family if all the models follow the
series guidelines as notified by Meity:
• Series guidelines for Phase-1 Products:
https://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Guidelines%20for%20Series%20Formati
on%20(2).pdf
• Series guidelines for Phase-2 Products:
https://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Series%20Guidelines%20Phase%20II.pd
f
• Series guidelines for phase-3 Products:
https://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Series%20Guidelines_CRO_Phase%20III
_.pdf

10. Continued…
The most common documents for Testing:
• CDF (Construction data form)
• CCL (Critical Component List), critical
components must be certified as per
BIS/IEC/UL/VDE standards.
• PCB Layout
• Schematic diagram
• User manual/ Product specification sheet
• Marking labels

11. Type of Testing:
S.no Testing Reason
1. Full Testing Final test report is issued once the product get tested.
Average timeline: 3 Weeks
2. Switchover Testing Base(Lead) model is tested based on the requirement
3. Amendment Testing One model in the registration number is tested based on the
requirement
4. Series Model Addition If the new model follow the series guidelines and if the report
has the space. It can be mentioned in series without testing
Average timeline: 1-2 Weeks
5. Brand Addition Brand can be added in the previously issue report if the
manufacturer, brand, product and model no. are same
Average Timeline: 1 Week
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12. Key Points for
Testing
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In case of the critical component is
covered under the BIS Product category,
the same must be certified by BIS prior
to the testing of main product.
The testing start date of the product
must be after the date of grant of
registration of the critical component.
The test report issued by the lab have to
be submitted to BIS within 90 days

13. BIS
registration &
their cases
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Registration scheme was designed for the Factory (Applicant) and
unique registration number is granted for each manufacturing
location (factory). Registration is granted based on:
•Manufacturing / Factory
•Brand name / Brand Owner
•Product Category
“ Unique registration number = Factory + Brand + Product
category “
Registration Validity: Registration is valid for two years and further
can be renewed for 2 to 5 years.
Timeline of getting registration number : 3-4 Weeks once the
requisite documents submitted to BIS.

14. Continued…
• For foreign factories, an Authorized Indian Representative have to
be appointed for BIS registration purpose as per the below norms,
who will be help responsible for maintaining the compliance
requirement of the products.
* If the factory if having their registered office/branch office in
India, then they have to be the Indian Representative
* If the factory is not having their registered office in India but the
Brand has their Registered office/Branch office in India, then they have
to be the Indian representative
* If neither the factory nor the brand is having their presence in
India, then the major importer/distributor/entity having marketing tie
up with the factory/brand can be the Indian representative in India

15. Processes/
Cases
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1- Grant
2- Inclusion
3- Renewal
4-CCL Update
5-Model Withdrawal
6- Profile Change
7-Factory Management Update

16. GRANT INCLUSION
• The process for first time factory registration with a brand
and product category is called “Grant of registration”.
• Factory must have BIS account/ portal. If not, then need to
create one basis on online filling with the help of factory
documents (Business license in country & English
language).
• Documents are required from factory, brand and AIR.
• Online filing needs to be done once the agent gets scan of
final test report and signed and stamped documents.
• After filing in BIS, form I is generated which needs to be
singed and stamp by Factory authorized signatory.
• Confirmation/acknowledgement email will be sent to
factory & AIR by BIS at the completion of each process such
as –
1. On receiving the hardcopies by BIS
2. On updating the status of application over portal
3. Informing if any query raised
4. Sharing the registration certificate once the same is
uploaded over portal.
• For any new model of the same product category,
manufactured by a unit that is already registered in
BIS for the same brand, the new model will be added
in the existing registration number and the process is
called “Inclusion”.
• Documents are required only from AIR.
• Fresh testing needs to be done.
• Online filing needs to be done once the agent gets
scan of final test report and signed and stamped
documents from AIR.
• Once the hardcopies reached to BIS, an Inclusion ID
will be allotted against the application.
• Average timeline of receiving the certificate is 2-3
weeks.

17. Renewal
• The validity of the registration issued is 2 years. It is suggested to
start the process of renewal before 3 months of expiry of
registration. The registration can be renewed for 2,3,4 or 5 years
depending upon the requirement. This process is called “Renewal
of registration”.
• No testing is required
• Documents are required from factory with sign and stamp from
factory & AIR signatory
• Online filing needs to be done with the scan of signed stamped
documents
• If the renewal is not processed till the validity, then status of
application will be changed to “Deferred” for 3 months. We are
allowed to submit the application pf renewal in this period with an
additional late fee. However, import/sale of the product with said
registration number is not allowed in this period.

18. CCL Update
• Any change made on the product related to critical
components used has to be notified to BIS via process
called “CCL Update”. Lab will issue a test report for this
(which may or may not include testing) that has to be
submitted in BIS along with fee in hard as well as soft
copy. Since no certificate is generated in this process, the
process is expected to be completed as soon as hard
copies reach BIS
• All the registered manufacturers have to maintain the
compliance requirement as per the current standard. Any
amendment or change of standard notified by BIS have to
be complied as per the guidelines provided. These
activities are called “Standard Amendment” and
“Standard Changeover”

19. BIS Mark and Labelling
• From July 1, 2016, it is mandatory to use the IS Mark on the product label.
• The photogenic reduction and enlargement of the IS mark is permitted.
• The IS mark should be very clear, visible, legible, indelible and non-
removable on the label.
• The font size should not be less than Arial font size 6.
• If the product is small then the IS mark can be displayed on the packaging of
the product.
• The measurements of the Standard Mark shall be as per norms
(https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/app_srv/tdc/gl/docs/CMD_3_Standard_Mark.pd
f )
• The colour scheme of the Standard Mark shall be as per norms .
(https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/app_srv/tdc/gl/docs/CMD_3_Standard_Mark.pd
f )
• The Standard Mark shall carry the license number and reference to the
Indian Standard in a visible manner and shall be as specified in the license.
• In case the license number cannot be placed beneath the Standard Mark, it
shall be suitably placed close to the Standard Mark in a linear manner. Also,
BIS website: www.bis.gov.inhas to mentioned on the label in the similar
fashion.
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20. Surveillance
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MeitY with the help of STPI will process the surveillance of the
products registered with BIS as and when required.
BIS authorized representative to collect sample from market or
factory & send samples to BIS Recognized Lab.
If the samples are not available in market and , STPI will visit the
AIR to collect the samples.
Testing will be conducted in any random lab selected by STPI.
Lab shall then send Test report to BIS.
Cost & testing charges shall be borne by Registered Applicant.
If the sample gets failed in process, the registration will be liable
for cancellation.

21. Smart registration Process
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Launched by BIS on April
3rd, 2019
Portal accessible via
Mobile application as well
No hardcopy
documents required
from factory/ brand
Renewal / CCL processes
will be automated

22. Basic Steps
1. BIS Login creation of factory
2. Test request generation
3. Sample dispatch and testing
4. Online application
5. Scrutiny / approval / grant of registration
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Consequences of smart registration
• Address verification is compulsory to initiate the process
• Testing cannot be initiated without TRF and QR code on the sample
• Advance booking of samples is not possible. Projects will be executed
on first come first serve basis
• Any modification in Ratings, Model numbers, Series models and
Brand
name is not possible once testing is started
• Lack of document may force the lab to cancel the project since they
have to
meet the timeline