The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in partnership with the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, introduced the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) in 2012 to enhance the safety and quality of electronic and IT products in India. This initiative was created in response to the increasing number of low-quality, unsafe, and counterfeit electronic products entering the Indian market. By making registration mandatory, the CRS ensures that every manufacturer—whether domestic or foreign—tests their products as per Indian Standards before selling them in India. Obtaining BIS registration allows manufacturers to demonstrate product safety, boost customer trust, and comply with regulatory requirements, ultimately contributing to consumer protection and market transparency.
Under the BIS CRS scheme, manufacturers receive a registration certificate allowing them to use the Standard Mark along with a unique “R” number. This certification is based on the manufacturer’s self-declaration of conformity to Indian Standards. According to BIS regulations, no electronic product covered under CRS can be manufactured, sold, imported, or distributed without this registration and the BIS CRS mark.
Applies to products listed in applicable BIS/MeitY orders.
Sample testing at a BIS-recognized laboratory.
Conformity with the relevant IS specification.
Online application and BIS review process.
Understand whether your product falls under the applicable CRS requirements.
Get guidance on identifying the applicable Indian Standard.
Assistance with the product testing stage and BIS-recognized laboratory requirements.
Guidance on preparing required documents and application information.
Support throughout the online application process.
Get assistance from initial requirement assessment through the registration process.
Exact requirements and processing timelines may vary depending on the product, applicant, documents and applicable regulatory requirements.
Document requirements may vary depending on the product, applicant and applicable BIS requirements.
Helps meet the applicable regulatory requirements for notified products.
Testing against the Indian Standard evidences product conformity.
Supports supply of covered products in the Indian market.
Registered products reassure buyers, distributors and marketplaces.
Foreign manufacturers may have additional requirements when applying under the BIS CRS framework. Where applicable, manufacturers without a liaison office or branch office in India may need to appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) according to BIS requirements.