BIS-CRS: Compulsory Registration Scheme
We offer comprehensive assistance throughout the entire process, from pre-inspection all the way to final product certification under the BIS-CRS regime.
What is BIS-CRS scheme?
Compulsory Registration Scheme-CRS is part of conformity assessment under scheme II of schedule-II of BIS regulation Act 2016. This scheme came into existence in 2012. CRS scheme is a self-declaration scheme and periodical audit of factory is NOT required for this certification scheme.
BIS-CRS is a mandatory certification requirement under BIS Scheme-II and a total of 77 products have been notified by 4 different Ministries i.e., MEITY, MCF, MNRE.
BIS-CRS is a mandatory certification requirement under BIS Scheme-II and a total of 77 products have been notified by 4 different Ministries i.e., MEITY, MCF, MNRE.
What product are covered under BIS-CRS:
BIS-CRS is a compulsory registration scheme under scheme II of Schedule II of BIS. Total 73 product has been notified by 3 different ministries i.e MEITY, MCF, MNRE.
| S. No. | Product coverage by various Ministries | No. of Products covered | Link to view product details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | 64 | Click Here |
| 2 | Ministry of chemical & Fertilizers | 4 | Click Here |
| 3 | Ministry of New and renewable | 5 | Click Here |
Who can apply for BIS certificate?
The manufacturing unit/factory of the notified products who want to sell or export their product to Indian market are liable to apply for an 8-digit Registration no. in BIS. The registration no. is unique for the combination of-
(A) Manufacturer name and Location
(B) Brand
(C) Product category
BIS certification allows manufacturers to use Standard Mark with unique 8-digit R-number on certified product until its validity date.
(A) Manufacturer name and Location
(B) Brand
(C) Product category
BIS certification allows manufacturers to use Standard Mark with unique 8-digit R-number on certified product until its validity date.
BIS-CRS Process & Timeline
BIS-CRS Services
Applicable for 1st Time applicant for a combination of Factory, Brand, Product category
BIS Grant of Registration
Inclusion
Applicable for subsequent applications under same combination of factory, Brand, Product Category
Applicable for each R number at the end of 2 year.
Renewal
CCL Update
Applicable in case of change of supplier or addition of alternate suppliers in critical component list (CCL)
New Brands can be added to existing report and new model can be added as per quantitative guideline specific to that product.
Brand/Model addition
Model & R Number withdrawal
is applicable for those model/R number which reaches their EOL or manufacturer stop production of those models.
This feature can be used to change/correct the factory name, address, contact details, AIR details, Management details etc.
BIS Profile update
Standard Switchover and Amendment
Switchover is a process of changing the old standard to new standard and Amendment is process to update existing standard to latest amendment.
This process is part of CRS but not conducted by BIS, MeitY is responsible for conducting smooth surveillance to curb sale of non-certified products in market.
Market Surveillance
Testing requirements for BIS-CRS
Below are the requirements that are usually raised by Lab in order to initiate the testing,
Product Sample as per applicable IS requirements
CDF-CCL (construction data format-Critical component list)
Marking Labels with mandatory requirements
PCB Layout
Schematic Diagram
Product Technical specification sheet
Product operating Instruction for Lab Engineer
Product accessories to operate product at Lab
Product Sample as per applicable IS requirements
CDF-CCL (construction data format-Critical component list)
Marking Labels with mandatory requirements
PCB Layout
Schematic Diagram
Product Technical specification sheet
Product operating Instruction for Lab Engineer
Product accessories to operate product at Lab
Registration requirements
Some of major document requirements for the BIS registration are as below,
Business License, ISO, Management details, Signatory/POC details, Nomination to AIR
Factory
Brand
Brand Authorization to factory, Trademark certificate
Affidavit, Undertaking, Govt. Address proof, ID proof
AIR
What is validity of BIS-CRS certificate?
BIS certificate by default Granted for minimum 2 years. However, manufacturer can renew it after 2 years for next 2, 3, 4, 5 years as per their requirement.
BIS-CRS self-declaration of conformity mark:
sDoC Mark allotted by BIS is as below-
Along with SDoC mark, the Manufacturer need to mark Indian standard, R number, BIS website reference, manufacturer can use coloured (as above colours combinations only) or black and white logo.
Importance of BIS certification
Procuring BIS certificate itself is a symbol of safety and quality. Major benefit to be noted as below,
Enable market access to manufacturers
Ensure quality product in Market
Ensure Safety of end consumer
Enable market access to manufacturers
Ensure quality product in Market
Ensure Safety of end consumer
FAQs
BIS denotes for Bureau of Indian Standards which is the National standard body of India responsible for formulation a variety of standards.
MeiTy stands for Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology which comes under Government of India.
BIS is owned by Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution whereas MeiTy itself is a Ministry.
Under BIS-CRS products are notified by three different ministries-
MEITY: is regulator for CRS scheme of BIS.
MNRE: is regulator for Solar products
MCF: is regulator for chemical products
MEITY: is regulator for CRS scheme of BIS.
MNRE: is regulator for Solar products
MCF: is regulator for chemical products
Yes, provisions of e-labelling is there for the BIS product only if the product has integrated display. E-labelling is not mandatory.
