BIS CRS Registration

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (Meity) introduced and established the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) in 2012. Under this Scheme, the Manufacturer must get the BIS CSR Certification for their electronic products, before releasing them in the Market. This scheme was based on the self-declaration of conformity by the manufacturer.
Scheme -II of The Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulation, 2018, governs the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).

What is the Meaning of CRS?

Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) was implemented under the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (Meity), it aims to focus on the certification of Electronic and IT products from their Producers.
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.” After having their products examined by BIS-approved laboratories, manufacturers of these goods must apply for registration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). 

73 goods are covered by this scheme till now. Since the Scheme came into the picture in the year 2012, the Central government keeps adding new items to the list regularly. 

Who can Apply for BIS CRS Registration?

Manufacturer, Producer (owner of a factory) of any product covered by the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) issued by the Ministry of Textiles, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, can apply for BIS CRA Registration.

Different Forms Required for BIS CRS Registration

Forms which are required for BIS CRS Registration are the following:

•    Form-I 

It's an application for the grant of a new License.

•    Form-II

Test report undertaking format, by BIS.

•    Form-III

Affidavit format

•    Form-IV

Letter of Nomination of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) format

•    Form-VI

Renewal of License application

•    Form-VIII A

Model or Inclusion Withdrawal

•    Form-VIII B

In the scope of the license, the changes of its detail.

Fees of BIS CRS Registration

Official Fees for registration of BIS CRS are mentioned below:

For the new Application-

• Application fees for registration- 1000/-

• Process fee- 25,000/-

• For the test report with the application- 10,000/test report

• Annually registration fee- 1000 for one year & 1000 x 2 (for two years)- 2000/-

Total fees = 28,000 + service tax (for one test report)

For Inclusion-

• Inclusion charges 15,000/- (for one test report)

• For the additional test report, additional process fees 10,000/- (per test report)

Total fees = 15,000 + applicable service tax (for one test report)

For Renewal-

•  Application fees 1000/-

• Annual Registration fees 1000 (for one year)

• Annual registration fees 1000 x 2 (for two years)- 2000

• Annually registration fees 25,000/-

Total fees- 28,000 + service tax

Validity of BIS CRS Registration

BIS CRS Registration grants a minimum 2-year certificate. Post the completion of one year the Manufacturer need to renew the Registration which can be extended up to 2,3,4,5 years as per the requirement.