What is BIS Registration? Types, Processes, Documents, and Validity

 BIS registration is essential for manufacturers, importers, and traders who want to sell goods in India. BIS Registration states that your products comply with Indian safety, quality, and performance standards, making them legally saleable. This blog will explain the registration process, the documentation needed, and its validity. Understanding BIS CRS allows companies to prevent legal problems, gain consumer confidence, and grow their business in the Indian market while assuring national product quality standards.

What is a Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)?

The Bureau of Indian Standards, abbreviated as BIS, is the organizational body that standardized national criteria in India. BIS establishes and upholds quality standards across various systems, services, and goods operations. Specific product samples include food items, electronics and IT products, building materials, automobiles, etc. The BIS CRS guarantees that products delivered in India meet the needs. Every business producing or importing goods must meet all BIS CRS Registration criteria, including extensive testing and certification.

Products Covered Under The Scheme For Compulsory CRS India

 Here are a few BIS-registered products listed below. Check them to get an idea of what kinds of products can come under BIS Scheme-II:

• BIS Registration for Trimethyl Phosphite- IS 17412:2020
• BIS Registration for Polyphosphoric Acid- IS 17439:2020
• BIS Registration for Ortho Phosphoric Acid – IS 798:2020
• BIS Registration for Storage Battery – IS 16270
• BIS Registration for Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters – IS 16169
• BIS Registration for Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power System – Is 16221 (Part 2) – IS 16221 (Part 2)
• BIS Registration for Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (Pv) Modules (A-Si, Cigs and Cdte) – IS 16077 IS/IEC 61730 -1 IS/IEC 61730 -2
• BIS Registration for Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (Pv) Modules (Si Wafer Based) – IS 14286
• BIS Registration for Bluetooth Speakers – IS 616 : 2010
• BIS Registration for Dimmers for Led Products – IS 60669-2-1: 2008

BIS Registration Procedure

In 2012, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) collaborated to launch the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), which stands for "Compulsory Registration."

Check Process for BIS Registration Under CRS

Please pay attention to each of the following stages of the BIS registration process:

• Register on the BIS portal to receive login credentials.
• Testing of the product (sample) in the laboratory authorised by BIS
• Submission of an Application
• BIS evaluation of the test report and application
• Submit an affidavit to BIS.
• Grant of Licenses 

BIS CRS Requirements

These are a few essential must-haves for attaining BIS CRS registration for your goods:

• Identification of the Manufacturer: The candidate must be a manufacturer. A trader or retailer's application will not be taken into consideration.
• Manufacturing Location: Although the product will be the same, separate manufacturing units will have different registrations.
• Product coverage: Any of the BIS CRS's notified categories would apply to the product.
• Standards: The product must comply with the relevant IS specified by BIS. Manufacturers must travel to India by air when importing goods from overseas. An application will be submitted under the authority of such an individual.
• Testing: BIS-approved labs must submit tested samples, and the report must attest to their compliance.
• Labelling Requirements: Marking following receipt of the registration from the BIS End.
• Product Categories: Only those items that fit inside the CRS's required categories are eligible for CRS Registration.

Documents Required for Bureau of Indian Standards Registration

These are the reports required while getting your product BIS registered:

• Report on the product samples' test compliance (PCB layout, handbook, and critical component list) established by a third-party testing facility.
• Details about the kind of business and the legal address of the production plant.
• A copy of the registered trademark for the brand.
• KYC documentation from component manufacturers and Authorized Indian Representatives (AIR). 

BIS Registration Cost/Fee Structure 

The fee for BIS registration is provided in the below-given table: 

COST FOR BIS REGISTRATION / ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS (Government Costs)
Type of Fee | New Application | Renewal | Inclusion
Application Fee | 1000 | 1000 | 1000
Processing Fee* | 25,000x2 = 50,000 | 25,000x2 = 50,000 | 15,000x2= 30,000
Registration Fee* | 1000 x 2 = 2000 | 1000 x 2 = 2000 | 1000 x 2 = 2000
Total | 53,000 | 53,000 | 30,000
Note*1. The processing and registration fees must be paid in 2 years, as registration numbers will be granted initially for two years.2. The cost of BIS registration will depend on the following factors:· Location and Name of the Manufacturing process· Types of Products and model quantity· Testing fee for the products· Govt. Fee (BIS) and ERCS Service fee

Timeline for CRS Approval

• While the first lead model will take 20 to 25 working days, the following (inclusion) will take 15 to 20.
• The relevant BIS official will notify you if there are any more issues or if the documentation and conformance are inadequate. If the problem isn't resolved within 30 days, they will offer you a notice of refusal. 

Validity & Renewal Of BIS CRS License

• The original term of the BIS CRS license is two years.
• Extending the BIS CRS license for a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years is possible.
• The yearly license price and the upfront minimum marking fee must be paid to renew. 

Conclusion

BIS registration is essential for companies seeking to produce, import, or market goods in India, adhering to national safety and quality standards. By being certified by BIS, companies can establish confidence among consumers, prevent legal complications, and increase their market share. The process requires product inspection, documentation, and authorization from BIS, thus necessitating due care in following all the guidelines. Knowledge of the types, requirements, and fees involved in BIS CRS facilitates businesses to simplify their Registration process. Compliance with BIS regulations guarantees product reliability and long-term success in the Indian market.