CRS Certification – Compulsory Registration Scheme in India

CRS Certification is mandatory for notified electronic products in India.
CRS Full Form = Compulsory Registration Scheme.
It ensures electronic products conform to Indian Standards (IS).
Covers 70+ products including laptops, phones, adapters, TVs, and batteries.
Requires testing in BIS-recognized Indian labs.
Registration is valid for 2 years and is renewable.
Without CRS, products are denied entry at customs.
Diligence Certifications offers full CRS consulting, testing, and application services.

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Introduction

What is BIS CRS?

Important

Benefits

Products

Document Required For BIS CRS Certification

BIS CRS Registration Process

Eligibility

Validity and Renewal

Why choose Diligence Certification For CRS Mark Certifications ?

FAQ

Introduction

A UK-based audio equipment brand was set to launch Bluetooth speakers in India through Amazon and Flipkart. Despite meeting CE and RoHS standards, their first container was stuck at Nhava Sheva port. The reason? Lack of CRS Certification.

India mandates that certain electronic products be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). This certification is not optional. It’s essential.

What is CRS Certification ?

CRS Certification (Compulsory Registration Scheme) is a mandatory compliance requirement issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for specific electronic, IT, and solar products. It ensures that these products meet defined quality and safety standards before being manufactured, imported, or sold in India.

Key Highlights:

Regulated By :- BIS under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Applies To :- 76+ Product Categories including LEDs, Mobile Phones, Adapters, Laptops, TVs, etc.
Requirements :- Product must be tested in BIS-recognized labs and registered before sale.
Global Impact :- Both Domestic Manufacturers and Foreign brands must comply to access the Indian Market.
Objective :- To protect consumers, reduce substandard imports, and promote quality control.

CRS Full Form

CRS stands for: Compulsory Registration Scheme

It is applicable to both domestic and foreign manufacturers who wish to introduce electronic and IT goods to the Indian market.

Why CRS Certification is important for Electronic Products?

Without CRS registration:

Customs will block your product at Indian ports.
Online platforms like Amazon or Flipkart won’t list your item.
Retailers will refuse to stock your goods.

For manufacturers, CRS is not just a certification—it’s a license to operate in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets.

Why is BIS CRS Certification Important?

CRS Certification helps ensure that products:

Meet safety and performance standards
Are reliable and free from manufacturing defects
Help protect consumers from hazardous or poor quality items
Promote standardization and quality control in the electronics industry

Whether you’re a manufacturer in India or exporting products to India, CRS Certification is a legal requirement you can’t skip it.

CRS Certification: Mandatory for Electronics & IT Goods in India

Even If you’re based outside India, if your product is to be sold in the Indian Market, you need CRS Certification. That’s why this certification is important for:

Global brands entering India
OEMs exporting to Indian Companies
E-commerce sellers targeting Indian Consumers

Key Takeaways

CRS Certification is mandatory BIS Certification for certain electronics and IT goods in India.
Required for Domestic and Foreign Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners.
Ensures your products meet Indian Safety and Quality standards before sale.
Without CRS, your product cannot be legally sold in India.

BIS-Notified Electronic Products Under CRS

BIS has categorized over 76 electronic product types under CRS. Here are examples:

Category	Product Examples	IS Standard
IT Hardware	Laptops, printers, scanners	IS 13252 (Part 1)
Power Adapters	Chargers, SMPS, mobile adapters	IS 13252
Audio-Visual Equip.	TVs, projectors, smart displays	IS 616
Mobile Accessories	Batteries, power banks, USB chargers	IS 16046, IS 13252
Appliances	Microwave ovens, induction cooktops	IS 302 Series
Networking Devices	Modems, routers, smartwatches	IS 13252

BIS Marking Guidelines for CRS Products

CRS-registered products must show:

Standard Mark (BIS logo)
Registration Number (e.g., R-41123456)
Manufacturer Details
Product Model and Brand
BIS Website (www.bis.gov.in)

Benefits of CRS Certification

Benefit	Impact
Legal Compliance	Satisfies BIS and MeitY regulatory requirements
Consumer Trust	BIS mark boosts confidence among Indian buyers
Market Entry	Ensures smooth customs clearance
Online Marketplace Access	Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Digital require BIS listing
Avoid Legal Penalties	Prevents fines, product seizure, or import bans

Mandatory Products under BIS CRS Certification

S.No.	CRS Products Lists	IS Standards
1.	AMPLIFIERS WITH INPUT POWER 2000W AND ABOVE	IS 616:2017
2.	AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
3.	ELECTRONIC CLOCKS WITH MAINS POWER	IS 302 (Part 2): Section 26:2014
4.	ELECTRONIC GAMES (VIDEO)	IS 616:2017
5.	ELECTRONIC MUSICAL SYSTEMS WITH INPUT POWER 200W AND ABOVE	IS 616:2017
6.	LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK/TABLET	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
7.	MICROWAVE OVENS	IS 302 (Part 2): Section 25:2014
8.	OPTICAL DISC PLAYERS WITH BUILT IN AMPLIFIERS OF INPUT POWER 200W AND ABOVE	IS 616:2017
9.	PLASMA/LCD/LED TELEVISIONS OF SCREEN SIZE 32″; AND ABOVE	IS 616:2017
10.	PRINTERS, PLOTTERS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
11.	SCANNERS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
12.	SET TOP BOX	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
13.	TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINES	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
14.	VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS, VIDEOS MONITORS OF SCREEN SIZE 32″ AND ABOVE	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
15.	WIRELESS KEYBOARDS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
16.	CASH REGISTERS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
17.	COPYING MACHINES/DUPLICATORS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
18.	PASSPORT READER	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
19.	POINT OF SALE TERMINALS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
20.	MAIL PROCESSING MACHINES/POSTAGE MACHINES/FRANKING MACHINES	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
21.	POWER BANKS FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
22.	SMART CARD READER	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
23.	MOBILE PHONES	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
24.	SELF-BALLASTED LED LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES	IS 16102(Part 1):2012
25.	DC OR AC SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC CONTROLGEAR FOR LED MODULES	IS 15885(Part 2/Sec 13):2012
26.	POWER ADAPTORS FOR AUDIO,VIDEO & SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS	IS 616:2010
27.	POWER ADAPTORS FOR IT EQUIPMENTS	IS 13252(Part 1):2010
28.	FIXED GENERAL PURPOSE LED LUMINAIRES	IS 10322(Part 5/Sec 1):2012
29.	UPS/INVERTORS OF RATING <= 5KVA	IS 16242(Part 1):2014
30.	SEALED SECONDARY CELLS/BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS PART 1 NICKEL SYSTEMS SEALED SECONDARY CELLS/BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS PART 2 LITHIUM SYSTEMS	IS 16046(Part 1): 2018 IS 16046(Part 2): 2018
31.	INDIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS	IS 16333 (Part 3) : 2022
32.	Recessed LED Luminaries	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 2) : 2012
33.	LED Luminaires for Road and Street lighting	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 3) : 2012
34.	LED Flood Lights	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 5) : 2013
35.	LED Hand lamps	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 6) : 2013
36.	LED Lighting Chains	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7) : 2017
37.	LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting	IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8) : 2013
38.	UPS/Inverters of rating <= 10kVA	IS 16242 (Part 1) : 2014
39.	Plasma/ LCD/LED Television of screen size up-to 32	IS 616 : 2017
40.	Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of screen size upto 32	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
41.	CCTV Cameras/CCTV Recorders	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010, Essential Requirement(s) for Security of CCTV
42.	Adapters for household and similar electrical appliances	IS 302 (Part 1) : 2008
43.	USB driven Barcode readers, barcode scanners, Iris scanners, Optical fingerprint scanners	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
44.	Smart watches	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
45.	Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si wafer based)	IS 14286 : 2010/ IEC 61215 : 2005, IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC 61730 (Part 2) : 2004
46.	Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (a-Si, CiGs and CdTe)	IS 16077 : 2013/ IEC 61646 : 2008, IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC 61730 (Part 2) : 2004
47.	Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system	IS 16221 (Part 2) : 2015 / IEC 62109-2 : 2011
48.	Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic inverters	IS 16221 (Part 2):2015/IEC 62109-2 :2011 & IS 16169 :2014/IEC 62116 :2008
49.	Storage battery	IS 16270 : 2014
50.	Independent LED Modules for General Lighting	IS 16103 (Part 1) : 2012
51.	Lighting Chain (Rope Lights)	IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 9) : 2017
52.	Keyboard	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
53.	Induction Stove	IS 302-2-6 : 2009
54.	Automatic Teller Cash dispensing machines	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
55.	USB Type External Hard Disk Drive	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
56.	USB Type External Solid-State Storage Devices (above 256 GB capacity)	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
57.	Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts	IS 616 : 2017
58.	Standalone Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) with output voltage 48V (max)	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
59.	Television other than Plasma/ LCD/LED TVs	IS 616 : 2017
60.	Rice Cooker	IS 302-2-15 : 2009
61.	Wireless Microphone	IS 616 : 2017
62.	Digital Camera	IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010
63.	Video Camera	IS 616 : 2017
64.	Webcam (Finished Product)	IS 616 : 2017
65.	Smart Speakers (with and without Display)	IS 616 : 2017
66.	Dimmers for LED products	IS 60669-2-1: 2008
67.	Bluetooth Speakers	IS 616 : 2017
68.	Ortho Phosphoric Acid	IS 798 : 2020
69.	Polyphosphoric Acid	IS 17439:2020
70.	Cotton Bales	IS 12171:2019
71.	Television Sets	IS 18112:2022
72.	Trimethyl Phosphite Technical Grade	IS 17412:2020

Document required for CRS Certification

Manufacturer’s Business License
Brand Name or Trademark Certificate
Test Report (if available)
MSME Certificate (for Indian Manufacturers)
PAN Card and KYC Documents of the AIR
GST Certificate of AIR

BIS CRS registration process

1. Identify Product and Standard

Check whether your product falls under the list of items notified by MeitY for CRS.
Identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS) for your product.

2. Application Preparation

Register with the BIS online portal.
Prepare necessary documents such as product details, manufacturing license, factory layout, quality system documents, etc.

3. Product Testing in BIS-Recognized Lab

Send product samples to a BIS-approved lab in India.
Testing is carried out as per the relevant IS standard.
The lab issues a test report.

4. Submission of Application to BIS

Submit the application along with test reports and documents through the BIS portal.
Pay the application and processing fees.

5. Scrutiny by BIS

BIS evaluates the test reports, documents, and factory details.
Clarifications may be requested if needed.

6. Grant of CRS Certification

Upon successful verification, BIS grants the Registration Certificate.
The manufacturer is authorized to use the Standard Mark with the R-number on their products.

Who is eligible for CRS Certification?

CRS Certification is mandatory for all manufacturers- both Indian and Foreign- who want to sell, import or distribute notified electronic and IT goods in India.

Eligibility Criteria for BIS CRS Certification

Manufacturers of Notified Products

The applicant must be the actual manufacturer of the product, not a trader or distributor.
The product must fall under the list of notified items under the CRS order.

Location of Manufacturing unit

Indian Manufacturers can apply directly.
Foreign Manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to apply on their behalf.

Own Testing Facilities not required

Manufacturers do not need to have their own lab- testing must be done in a BIS-recognized laboratory in India.

Unique Registration Per Brand+ Product + Location

Separate Registration is required for each brand name, product category, and manufacturing Location.

Who Can Apply For CRS Certification?

Applicant Type	Requirement
Indian Manufacturer	Can apply directly to BIS with test reports and required documents.
Foreign Manufacturer	Must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to file the application.
Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)	Must be an Indian entity authorized to represent the foreign brand in India.

Sample of a grant certificate for BIS CRS Certification

Cost Structure for CRS Certification

Cost Component	Details
Application Processing Fee	Payable to BIS during CRS registration filing.
Testing Charges	Product testing fee at BIS-recognized labs as per Indian Standards.
Consultancy Fee	Professional charges for documentation, application filing & support.
BIS Registration Fee	Mandatory government fee for granting CRS Certification.
Renewal Charges	Renewal fees after validity period (generally 2 years).

What is the validity of CRS Certification?

CRS Certification issued by BIS is valid for 2 years from the date of registration

However, it can be renewed easily if there are no changes in the product design, construction or testing standards during the certification period.

Renewal of BIS CRS Certification

When to renew :- Apply for renewal at least 30 days before expiry.
Validity after Renewal :- Can be extended for another 2-5 years, depending on bis approval.
No Retesting Required :- If the product remains unchanged and complies with the same standards.

Why choose Diligence Certifications for CRS mark Certifications ?

Earning your CRS Certification may not be easy, but Diligence Certifications comes to the rescue. With an understanding of the industry and real-world experience, we present a fast, simple, hassle-free pathway to certification.

Deep Expertise: Long practice in CRS Certification allows fostering of great familiarity with regulatory requirements and updating the knowledge of infinitely changing standards that get us to provide relevant and highly qualitative solutions.
From Start to Finish: We take care of the entire process from A to Z, starting from the first consultation to the final approvals fully supporting timely and stress-free certification.
Custom Solutions: Knowing that each company is different, we offer custom interventions and levels of interaction suited to make your certification process as smooth and pleasant as possible.
Strong Networks Within Industry: Our established relationships with regulators and accredited testing laboratories enable rapid approvals while pre-empting any hurdles.
Commitment to Quality & Safety: The safety and compliance of your products with all CRS requirements are our paramount interests since they reflect consumer confidence in you as their brand.
Transparent & Affordable Pricing: We are providing cost-effective affordability with zero hidden costs, an inexpensive certification solution to meet your needs.

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Conclusion

Whether you’re launching a smartwatch, speaker, charger, or TV in India, CRS Certification is a non-negotiable legal requirement. It not only ensures compliance but also builds customer trust and brand visibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRS Certification?

CRS Certification (Compulsory Registration Scheme) is a mandatory compliance program governed by BIS that ensures certain electronic and IT products meet safety and quality standards before being sold in India.

Who needs CRS Certification?

Any manufacturer, either Indian or foreign, needs to obtain the certificate before offering its products for sale or import, or otherwise distributing the same in the Indian market, if the product is mentioned under the CRS scheme.

Which products require CRS Certification?

CRS covers 76+ categories of electronic and IT products including LED lights, mobile phones, laptops, power banks, adapters, televisions, printers, and much more, with the list being an ever-evolving one by MeitY and BIS.

Can foreign manufacturers apply for CRS Certification?

Yes, foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to apply for CRS Certification on their behalf.

What is the validity of the CRS Certificate?

The CRS Certificate is valid for 2 years and may be renewed for a retainment up to 5 years, as long as there are no changes to product design or applicable standards.

Must a product be tested for CRS?

Yes, all products are to be tested in a BIS-recognized laboratory within India prior to registration.

Can a certificate apply to several products or brands?

No. A CRS certificate must be obtained for each product, brand, and manufacturing facility.

What happens if I sell a product without CRS Certification?

Selling without valid CRS Certification is illegal and can attract penalties or product recall, or banning of import/sale in India.

What is the time duration to obtain CRS Certification?

On average, time taken is around 4-6 weeks, depending on the timeline for product testing and the accuracy of documentation.

Who regulates the CRS Certification?

The CRS Certifications are regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

Has BIS introduced QR code labeling for CRS products in 2025?

Yes, as of 2025, BIS has proposed QR code-based labeling for CRS-certified products. This allows easy consumer verification of registration numbers, improving transparency and traceability. Implementation may be phased for select categories.

Is e-waste compliance linked to CRS Certification now?

Yes, BIS now encourages manufacturers applying for CRS Certification to also comply with e-waste and RoHS regulations under E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022, which became stricter in 2025. This will be linked in future CRS evaluations for certain product categories like mobile phones and batteries.

Can one AIR (Authorized Indian Representative) manage multiple brands in 2025?

Yes, one AIR can now represent multiple foreign manufacturers, but separate authorization letters and documentation must be submitted for each brand/product. BIS has clarified this in its recent circular to ease global compliance.

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