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.
Procedure for BIS CRS Registration
Step 1. Application of Registration for BIS CRS
The producer can apply for registration under CRS via Form 1 of Scheme II and it must follow BIS Conformity Assessment Regulation 2018.
Step 2. Acceptance of the Application of Registration
Before acceptance, the BIS examine the product, the manufacturing factory by visiting and the lab report of the product.
Step 3. The Manufacturer must go through and follow all the other rules for BIS BRS Registration:
The other rules should be kept in mind which will be useful after the product gets the BIS CRS Registration.
The rules include Monitoring the Manufacturers by BIS, BIS can collect samples from the market or any third party, feedback from the Buyer, investigating and other inquiries that might take place upon any complaint regarding the Product.
Step 4. Rule of Thumb for Marketing and Labelling of Standard Marks
Standard marks on products and packaging are used by Bureau guidelines. In the 2018 BIS Conformity Assessment Regulation, the Bearue provides a comprehensive description of the mark, including all relevant design details.
Why eStartIndia for BIS CRS Registration?
eStartIndia is a very reliable service provider, that renders comprehensive assistance throughout the entire process of Registration, from pre-inspection to final product certification under the BIS-CRS system, we provide full support at every stage of the process to the Clients.
The Legal experts with us will handle all the registration and legal procedures on behalf of the Clients, we cooperate with the guidelines and the requirements of BIS CRS to Register the Application of a new product, including the renewal of the registration.