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Frequently Asked Questions

Part - I :Generic Issues

1. The Compulsory Registration order will be effective based on

manufacturing date or import date?

The date of manufacturing for domestically produced goods and date of

landing of consignments in India for goods manufactured overseas would
apply for consideration against deadlines notified.

2. What would be the status of goods already in stock and in the market?
The products manufactured / imported before the due date of coming into
effect of Order are not covered under the ambit of the Order.

3. What will happen to goods ordered and expected to come on or after the
due date (on account of deferment of shipments) or in transit?

The goods landing at Indian ports on or after the due date must comply with
the requirements of Order.

4. Who is eligible to get Unique Registration Number – the manufacturer or

importer?

The manufacturer is eligible to apply and get unique registration number

which is linked to manufacturer, location of factory, product and brand.

5. What are list of document and test results to be submitted for registration?

Kindly refer to BIS website http://crsbis.in/BIS/howtoapply.do

6. If being manufactured by OEM and the product is already carrying CE,

UL & FCC mark or tested as per International safety standard in
overseas lab or a CB testing lab - do these products have to be retested or
submission of test report from OEM supplier is enough for registration.

The BIS Rules require a valid test report (not older than 90 days) from any
BIS recognised test laboratory to be submitted while applying for Compulsory
Registration. The test reports issued by BIS Recognised Labs as per the
notified Indian Standards are only accepted for Registration.

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7. What is the validity of test report?

As per BIS Rules, the test report shall not be older than ninety days as on the
date of submission of application online as well as physical application for
registration.

8. Standard Mark will be on the product or packaging?

The Standard Mark shall be placed on the product & the packaging both
however, if it is not feasible to place the same on the product for size
constraints, it can be put on the packaging only. For the products with display
screen, provisions of e-labelling of products also exist.

9. What should the label display?

Label should display the Standard Mark as notified vide Gazette No. 2559
dated 01st December 2015.http://bis.org.in/cert/GN_CRS_04122015.pdf

10. If manufacturer is manufacturing under multiple brands, is registration

required for each brand?

Different brands are required to be registered separately. However, it is

feasible to do so based on a common test report, if the product and the
manufacturing location are the same.

All brands with respective model numbers should be listed in the test report.
Test samples of all brands are not required to be submitted. However, product
labels for respective brands must be placed in the test report. Lab may also
include statement about coverage of this brand and respective model numbers
to be covered based on the representative model tested and the declaration
submitted by the manufacturer about multiple brands and respective model
numbers.

Please refer to www.crsbis.in for “Process for Registration” under Registration

Scheme available at BIS website.

11. If product is certified at one manufacturing location, is it necessary that

registration for that same product manufactured at other locations is done
again?

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The unique registration number provided by BIS is for unique manufacturing

location. Hence, separate application has to be made for each location and
supported with a test report for product from that manufacturing location.

12. Who will bear the cost of registration?

The costs including those of surveillance are to be borne by the registered entity.

13. Is it required to get the product retested from a lab prior to renewal?

The renewal is done by BIS on submission of renewal application in

prescribed format by the registered user. The renewal application along with
requisite fee shall be submitted at least one month in advance from the date of
expiry of registration. Repeat testing is not specifically envisaged. However,
test samples would be picked up for testing during surveillance.

In accordance with para 3 of Order dated 13 Nov. 2014, testing may be needed
if test report as per latest version of upgraded standard is not available at the
time of renewal.

14. Who is liable for testing of imported products – Importer or Foreign

Manufacturer?

It is the responsibility of manufacturer or its authorised Indian representative

to get the products registered with BIS.

15. Will the supplier’s test report be good enough for self-declaration for
importer or trading company?

The supplier’s test report is not acceptable.

16. What is the process of collecting product from foreign manufacturer?

It is the responsibility of manufacturer to get the products tested from any BIS
recognised laboratory. Such products will be picked up from the market or
from the local representative of the foreign manufacturer during surveillance.

17. What is the time period of testing / collection / registration?

The time period of testing is depending upon the work load of the laboratory
chosen by the manufacturer and submission of requisite technical details by
the manufacturer for testing the product. Samples for initial registration can

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be submitted directly to any of the BIS recognized labs by the

Manufacturer. The registration will promptly be processed by BIS if all
submitted documents are in order. Independent samples are picked up only
during surveillance process.

18. Can the manufacturer apply for recognition with BIS for its own testing
laboratory?

Manufacturer’s test laboratories are not entitled for recognition with BIS.

19. Will the testing be required for every lot?

There is no such requirement from the scheme. However, if relevant product

standards call for it, the same would apply. It is the responsibility of the
registered entity to ensure the compliance of goods to the respective standards
by following appropriate process and product assurance procedures.

20. Which of the BIS recognized labs can be approached for testing of
products?

The list of BIS recognised labs for each product / standard is available on BIS
web site https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/

21. How would identical models with minor changes be accommodated for
registration without any testing?

Please refer to the series guidelines for series approvals, which are available on
MeitYwebsite
http://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Guidelines%20for%20Series%20Formati
on%20(2).pdfandhttp://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Revised_SeriesGuideli
nes_R5_23rdDec2015.pdf and
http://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Series_Guidelines_CRO_Phase%20III_
Revision_03.pdf

22. How to address if alternate sources are developed for same approved
specifications? What will happen if the circuit or components are changed?

An updated / supplement test report with alternate sources included in the

updated Construction Data Form (CDF) are required to be submitted to BIS
for placing such changes on records. BIS recognized labs may also conduct

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testing if such changes shall have impact on safety considerations of the

registered product.

23. Whether FR Grade material is mandatory under the standards?

Refer to the applicable notified product standard to confirm if this is a

requirement specified by the standard.

24. What document should trader demonstrate during surveillance?

Compliance Statement on the Goods as demanded by the Order needs to be

demonstrated. If needed, the trader has to supplement with a copy of the
Registration Certificate / Source of procurement and related documents to
establish compliance to the law.

25. If product is required to be sent abroad for maintenance, do we need to

submit the product before custom clearance?

Products sent abroad for maintenance are allowed to be brought in without BIS
registration number provided the model number/serial number does not
change. In case of faulty units replaced with new units of a different serial
number, the new units would call attention of Order.

26. Once the product is registered as imported, would the repeat order of
same product need to again register?

There is no requirement for re-registration for the same product. Registration

once granted, is valid for two years. Original Registration could be revalidated,
on request, as per provisions of the scheme.

27. In case plant is outside India, who will communicate with manufacturer?

Communications are addressed to the registered entity / its authorized Indian

representative.

28. Is ‘Standard Mark’applicable for products mentioned in Gazette or can be

applied to other electronics products also?

The Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration)

Order, 2012 mandating ‘Standard Mark’is applicable only to products listed in
the Gazette Order notified by the MeitY.

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29. With this mandatory registration, will the other quality norms in tenders,
empanelment like FCC, UL, CE, be removed?

The Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order,

2012 is a regulatory requirement for placing products on Indian markets.
It does not prohibit the purchaser from specifying additional technical
requirements.

30. What is the penalty provision if a manufacturer is not registered with BIS
and continues selling the products in Indian market?

The manufacturer is liable for prosecution under clauses 3(2) (deformation of

products beyond use) and 4(3) (seizure of products) of Electronics and IT
Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 notified by
MeitY on 03 Oct. 2012 and 2(a)(2) of amendment order dated 25 June 2013.
Other provisions under BIS Act, also apply.

31. When would the testing laboratories return the tested samples?

Since safety testing involves destructive tests, the laboratories can return /
dispose of the tested samples as per their policy on retention period for tested
samples. However, labs are expected to retain samples collected during
surveillance till the surveillance cycle is completed.

32. What is the retention period of counter sample?

This counter sample will be retained by the manufacturer or sample pick up

agency till MeitY closes surveillance cycle for that product

33. Is there a common format for test reports which all the BIS recognised
laboratories have to follow?

BIS issues common test report formats for each standard/edition/amendment.

These are available at http://bis.org.in/UTRFs/UTRFs.asp

34. What are safety critical components?

Typical safety critical components* are -

• Power cords

• Switches

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• Safety Isolating Transformers

• Fuses

• Rechargeable Batteries

• Picture tubes / CROs

• PCBs

• Thermostats

• X and Y capacitors

• Fusible resistors / varistors

• Plug / sockets / connectors

• Lamp holders

• Cells (For batteries )

• External and internal wire for LED Luminaires

• Insulation tape

• Electrolytic Bulk Capacitor

*This list is indicative only and not intended to be comprehensive.

35. Will the Compulsory Registration Order apply to spare parts of the
notified products? Will the order apply to an item used as a replacement
of a faulty unit?

The Compulsory Registration Order applies to finished goods and not the spare
parts/components used in the manufacturing of the finished goods, unless they
are notified separately as independent products under CRO. Further, the import
of the notified items in CKD (complete knock down) condition is allowed.
However, for the import of notified goods, in SKD (semi knock down)
condition, the import should be allowed only to the manufacturer of the end
finished product which are having IEM license for manufacturing the same. If
the products are imported in SKD condition, the customs shall ensure that the

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importer has valid authorization from the brand owner for

assembling/manufacturing the end product

36. How will the goods imported for demonstration or R & D or testing
purposes be treated?

The said Order shall not be applicable to goods if imported for demonstration /
development / testing in India. Reference is made to para 2(b) of Gazette
notification dated 05 July 2013 available on MeitY website
http://meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Amendment_Order.pdf

37. It has been observed that certain requirements of Indian Standards, like
colour code and length of cord, are in conflict with the International Electro -
technical Commission (IEC) standards. However, the said inconsistencies are
not of a critical nature and would in no way, affect the quality of the
products. How will the said inconsistencies be considered by the BIS
recognised laboratories while doing the testing of the items submitted to
them?

The industry has to follow the Indian Standards. Wherever feasible, BIS has
permitted the use of internationally approved components.

38. Will it be possible to get future models included in existing series (as part
of 10 models in a series) after Grant of Registration to the representative
model already registered?

New products can be included in the existing Registration number with the
following process -

a. Technical details of the new product along with the existing Series and test
report to be submitted to the Labs for validation.

b. Validation report from Lab along with existing registration number for a
series needs to be submitted to BIS along with processing fee.

39. Is pocket photo product using AC adapter DC 5V, 1A which is similar to

Polaroid camera covered by this order?

This product is not within the scope of the Electronics and IT Goods
(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012

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40. What is “Highly Specialized Equipment” (HSE) and is it covered by this

order?

Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE), as per the criteria given below, shall
stand exempted from the application of this Order provided they are
manufactured / imported in less than 100 units per model per year –

a. Equipment Powered by Three phase power supply, or

b. Equipment Powered by Single phase power supply with current rating

exceeding 16 Ampere, or

c. Equipment with dimensions exceeding 1.5 m x 0.8 m, or

d. Equipment with weight exceeding 80 Kg.

41. What kind of batteries are covered under the Order?

The scope of coverage is as defined in the clause 1.1 of the standard IS 16406.
This is deemed to cover rechargeable batteries / single cells (other than button)
like Lithium ion batteries, Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride cells.

42. Would cells and batteries require to be independently registered?

These items are required to be independently registered. However, a battery

using registered cells would only list cells in the CDF of the battery and testing
on registered cell is not expected to be done as part of battery.

43. What is implied by cells of same construction design in series guidelines

issued by MeitY?

Cells of same construction design means the shape in which these cells are
normally available, i.e. “Cylindrical”, “Prismatic”, etc.

44. What is the definition of portable application? Batteries, cells, power

banks themselves are portable but they can be used in non-portable
devices laptop, mobile phone, etc.

It is clearly defined in clause 1.3.14 of the standard IS 16046 :applicable to

Secondary Cells/ Batteries. As per the definition "a battery for use in a device
or appliance which is conveniently hand carried is a portable battery and cells

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intended for assembly in a portable battery is a portable cell". The products

laptop, mobile phone are portable appliances as per above definition.

45. How will the battery of a product be tested if it is an integral part of the
product and cannot be detached?

Sealed Secondary Cells/Batteries are covered under the Compulsory

Registration Order with effect from 01.06.2016 and hence require mandatory
BIS registration even if they form an integral part of the host product provided
the host product is also covered under the Order. For products that are not
covered under the order (for e.g shavers and trimmers etc), the batteries which
are integral part of the product are not covered.

46. What registration number will a consolidated product (like laptop /

mobile) using the battery and adaptor display?

Registration is required for Power Adaptors & Batteries also, as these are
independently notified under CRO, and hence these items must independently
be registered, and in turn, support the registration label. Similarly, the
consolidated product (e.g. laptop / mobile) would only bear the registration no.
of the overall product, i.e., Laptop/Mobile itself. Label for respective sub
parts, like: Adaptor & Battery would independently be visible on these
subparts when these items are disintegrated from the main product.

47. Will UPS / Inverter only include standalone units or Electronics and IT
Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 will also
cover UPS / Inverter units that are installed in a host system? Will such
components also require registration?

Only standalone UPS / Inverters are covered under Electronics and IT Goods
(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.

48. Are the plugs and sockets conforming to other International Standards
acceptable?

The plugs/sockets may be pre-certified to international standards. However,

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products with built-in plugs should be as per the current edition of IS : 1293.
However, ISI marking on plugs and sockets is not mandatory.

49. How are the power adapters or battery chargers for the products which
are not covered under CRO to be treated?

The power adapters for IT equipment, Audio/video equipment and

household& similar electronic equipment are covered under CRO.
50. Is the latest / revised edition of IEC 62133 (i.e. 2nd Edition) applicable for
CRO?

Indian Standard (IS 16046), as adopted and notified by BIS on any date, shall
apply.
51. Does BIS Registration require original test report to be submitted for each
brand covered based on the common testing report for multiple brands?

For registration of multiple brands, photocopies of original report

authenticated by the test lab could be submitted to BIS.

52. Can the ADP type of sample (e.g., huge servers) be tested on-site at
manufacturer’s premises?

The goods covered under CRS are required to be tested at BIS recognized
Labs only. Power supply and other areas of the equipment crucial for electrical
safety may be extracted from the equipment and tested separately, in case of
such a situation of huge size, etc.

53. Whether samples of all models, for products covered in a series, need to
be submitted to the Labs?

Samples of all models for products covered in a series need not be submitted
to the Labs. Worst case sample must be tested and documentary support
should be provided to justify the series formation.

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Part - II :Decisions Related to Product Coverage under the Order

1. What about remote handset changes in LCD / LED products time to time?

Any changes must be informed and have concurrence of the Registering

Authority. Repeat testing, if needed could be asked for / provided.

2. Is desktop computer included in the list under automatic data processing

machines, since it does not appear as a separate item?

The desktop is automatic data processing equipment as per the definition. But,
the desktop or personal computer is not covered under the provisions of the
said order.

3. Will an Amplifier (PA system) with USB for playing music fall under
Electronic Musical System category?

An Amplifier (PA system) with USB for playing music still remains an
Amplifier (PA system) and cannot be termed as electronic music system
because its basic function remains of amplifier only.

4. Whether PA Amplifiers with MP3 Playback facility are covered under

Electronic Musical System? MP3 Playback module provided in the
Amplifiers is an additional feature only?

An Amplifier (PA system) with MP3 Playback facility still remains an

Amplifier (PA system) and cannot be termed as electronic music system
because its basic function remains of amplifier only.

5. What are covered under Electronic Musical System?

As given in the Standard IS 616 : 2010, the electronic musical system covers -

• Record or Disc Player

• Tape Players and Recorder
• Professional Sound / Video System
6. Are commercial and industrial printers included in IS 13252: 2010?

The standard IS 13252 : 2010 (Part - 1) does not differentiate between class or
type of printers.

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7. What is covered under Electronic Clocks with Mains Power?

Electronic Clocks with mains power are covered under the scope of IS 302-2-26
(latest edition)

8. Are Multi Media Speaker Systems parts of Amplifiers or Electronic

Musical Systems?

i) Multimedia Speakers with independent power supply are covered under CRS.

ii) Multimedia Speakers with built-in amplifiers and having diverse audio input
connectivity, would also fall in the category of Electronic Musical Systems, and
hence are covered under CRS if input power is equal to or more than 200W.

9. Are consumer wireless devices (Wi-fi and Blue tooth) covered under the
scope?

The wireless devices like Wi-fi modems, BT headset, BT speakers, BT mouse,

USB data card and USB LAN card are not exclusively covered under the scope of
Compulsory Registration Order. These items are tested when supplied as
accessory to the main system, while approval of the main system itself.

10. What is the definition and scope under the title Automatic Data
Processing (ADP) Machines in reference to the notified order?

Automatic Data Processing Machines cover –

a. Data Preparation Equipment

b. Data Processing Equipment

c. Data Storage Equipment

d. Personal Computer *

e. Plotter

f. Printer

g. Scanner

h. VDU

* Specially exempted from the coverage under the Electronics and IT Goods
(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.

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11. Do high definition video conferencing products need registration under

this Order?

Video display units of high definition video conferencing products fall under
the order.

12. Are digital video recorders (Security products connected with CCTV
camera) covered under the Order?

Digital video recorders (Security products connected with CCTV camera) are
covered under CRO Phase III..

13. Are thermal printers used in ATM machines covered in the definition for
printers requiring Registration?

Standalone printers are covered by the Order. The printers used as an embedded
part of a larger device, like ATM here, are not covered by the Order.

14. Are built-in rechargeable batteries which cannot be detached by user (e.g.
shavers and trimmers) covered under the Compulsory Registration Order?

In the products where battery is forming an inseparable part of the product and
the host product (e.g. shavers and trimmers) is not covered under the CRO,
rechargeable batteries are not covered under CRO.

15. Do the following devices fall under the scope of Compulsory Registration
Order -

a) Mobile computing devices : Batch or GSM and WiFi based mobile

computers?

b) RFID : HF and UHF based devices - Fixed mount or mobile computers?

c) Wireless access points, controllers / switches?

The products mentioned under a) and b) above are covered under the
Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order,
2012 dated 13 Nov. 2014. However, items under c) are networking devices and
are not covered under this order.

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16. Is a home entertainment system consisting of following components to be

considered as an Electronic Musical System covered by the Electronics
and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012?

a) Console system,

b) Woofer with built in amplifier (less than 2000 watts),

c) Speakers,

d) Remote, and

e) iPod dock?

All these components taken together constitute the Electronic Musical System
as defined in the Order and hence they fall under its ambit if the input power is
more than 200 watts, as specified in the Schedule.

17. Do both professional use equipment and home use equipment require
registration?

Gazette notification and the relevant Indian Standards do not differentiate

between professional use equipment and home use equipment. If any such
equipment falls under the ambit of this order, as notified in the Schedule, it has
to be registered with BIS.

18. Are PABXs covered by this order?

The PABXs are not covered by the Order.

19. Are Multimedia Speaker System with USB / SD / EM Playability (with

power consumption < 200 watts), Car Audio Amplifier (with power
consumption < 2000 watts) and Car Head Unit with USB / SD / FM / AM /
Aux Playability (with power consumption < 200 watts) covered under this
order?

These products are not within the scope of the Order as the ratings are lesser
than those for the mandated products in their respective category.

20. Is “Session Border Controller” or “Unified Communication Server” used

for data storage part of ADP?

By the definition and classification of ADP, these products are covered within
the scope of the Order.

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21. Are automation modules / switches / sensors used in automation of houses

part of this order?

These products are not within the scope of the Order.

22. Do wall mounted video display panels (generally of size 55”) operating
together with the controller unit which drives these video panel fall under
the ambit of the order?

The wall mounted video display panels (generally of size 55”) operate together
with the controller unit which drives these video panels. The video display
panels of all sizes are covered as video display units whereas the controller is
covered under ADP.

23. Is Feature Rich Voice over IP is covered under the Order?

This product is not within the scope of the Order.

24. Are Peripheral devices such as external HDD or Blu-ray drives,

Refurbished internal hard disk drive (which forms part of the laptop or
personal computer for storage of data) or External hard disk drives
(which can be attached to laptops and personal computers for the
purposes of taking back up of data) covered by this order?

Such devices with facility for independent power supply and having capability
as a stand-alone product would be covered.

25. Are BDU (Bill Dispenser Unit) and GBNA / GBRU (Bill recycler / Deposit
Unit) for ATMs covered in the definition for printers requiring
registration?

BDU (Bill Dispenser Unit for ATM) and GBNA / GBRU (Bill recycler /
Deposit Unit for ATM) or ATM itself are not covered by the Order.

26. Does Transcoder which distributes content over IP network without the
use of compression require registration?

Transcoder distributes content over IP network without the use of

compression. This digital platform uses the network to distribute Video,
Graphic, Audio and computer data in Raw uncompressed format. This is a

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telecom device and hence out of scope of Electronics and IT Goods

(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.

27. Do Electronic Data Projectors, Electronic Cinema Projectors, Electronic

meeting room projectors etc., which are video projection units, require
registration?

Electronic Data Projectors, Electronic Cinema Projectors, Electronic meeting

room projectors etc., are video projection units and all these are data process
equipment and hence are covered under scope of Electronics and IT Goods
(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 as ADP machines.

28. Does Network attach storage (NAS) device connected to a computer

network for data require registration?

Network attach storage (NAS) device which is connected to a computer network

is a data storage device covered under scope of Electronics and IT Goods
(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 as ADP machines.

29. Hard Device Media Player (HDMP) is a hard drive enclosure with
Hardware and Software for playing audio, video through a home cinema
or home theatre PC. This device can be used either as an external hard
drive or to play computer based media files without the need for a
separate computer. Is this HDMP an ADP machine?

This is data process equipment and hence covered under scope of Electronics
and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 as ADP
machines.

30. Are All-in-one computers / workstations / thin-clients / mini PCs same as

a personal computer?

These cannot be treated as desktop / personal computer because they are

structurally different from desktop / personal computer, and hence covered
under scope of Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory
Registration) Order, 2012 as ADP machines.

31. Are digital duplicators covered under Electronics and IT Goods

(Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012?

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Digital duplicators work in conjunction with a computer, and thus are

functionally printers and scanners, and hence covered under Electronics and IT
Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.

32. AV Receivers, Speakers and Sub-woofers are packed and MRP labelled
separately when imported. But, they are sold under one brand name and
customer has option for mixing and matching of an AV receiver with any
different set of speakers or sub-woofers of choice. Are these covered under
Order?

These products were being imported as separate items; they may or may not
attract the provisions of Order depending upon power rating as specified in
schedule ‘A’ of the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory
Registration) Order, 2012.

33. Are power banks with USB covered under the Order?

Power banks with USB charging facility and having no electronic circuit and
charge controlling unit etc. within the bank have to be treated as battery for the
purpose of the Order and will be tested as per IS 16046. However, power
banks supporting internal electronic circuit besides batteries would continue to
be treated as Power Banks covered under IS 13252 (Part 1), as notified.

34. Are mobile phone chargers covered under the Order?

Mobile phone chargers are covered under the Order.

35. Can single BIS Registration number be allowed for the corrugated Mobile
Sales-Pack?

Mobile phones are sold along with Battery and Adaptor in a single corrugated
box. So the overall box / mobile phone itself is required to have BIS
Registration Number of the mobile device. However, when the mobile phone
battery and adaptor are segregated / separated from the main box / mobile
phone, these individual items must also be supporting their respective
independent BIS Registration Numbers on them.

36. How to carry out the Photometric test (for the purpose of CRS) for fixed
General Purpose LED Luminaires as per IS 10322 (Part 5 / Sec 1) : 2012

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on LED luminaries / lamps since the parameters in the cross referred

standard are not defined to cover LEDs and there is no Indian Standard
to indicate method of test for photometry of LED Luminaires? Further,
standard LED lamps are also not available.

Photometric test shall stand exempted for the purpose of CRS as the scope of
existing Indian Standard IS 13383 (Part 1) does not cover such products.

37. Is photometry test applicable on LED luminaires covered under CRO

Phase III.
LED luminaires covered under IS 10322 (Part 5 Section 2 till section 8
except section 4) are covered under CRO Phase III. If Photometric tests
are part of existing scope of the notified Indian Standard then it is
applicable.

37. Are luminaire products (such as Baylight, Bulkhead, etc.) covered under
CRS, as they do not fall under any section of the standard?

Yes, products that do not fall under the scope of other sections (sections 2 to 8)
of IS 10322 (Part 5) would be treated as covered under Section 1 (General
Purpose Fixed Luminaire).
Baylight, Bulkhead etc are covered under LED Flood lights product category.
LED Portable lights are not covered under CRO.

38. Are LED Bulbs with B22/E27/E14 caps only covered under CRS?

LED Bulbs with all type of caps mentioned in Amendment No. 2 to IS 16102
(Part 1): 2012 'Self Ballasted LED Lamps for General Lighting Services' -
Safety Requirements are covered under the order.

39. Are Non - Encapsulated LED Drivers as per IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) :
2012 covered under CRS?

Non-Encapsulated LED Drivers if they are not sold as a standalone product in

open market are not covered. However, since a final lighting product
manufacturer covered by the CRS would need to rely on designs and safety of
drivers supplied in non-encapsulated form by respective suppliers,
manufacturers are encouraged to seek registration of non-encapsulated drivers.

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40. What are the different scenarios in a typical LED luminaire and clarification
may be provided on applicability of CRS in such conditions?

Possible Scenario Coverage under CRS

Locally manufactured LED Driver board (without Not covered since not sold as finished
encapsulated in box - sub assembly stage) on job goods.
work for soldering only. LED Driver not to be sold as
finished goods in market.
Locally manufactured LED Driver board (without Not covered since not sold as finished
encapsulated in box - sub assembly stage) - original goods.
design know-how is under control of supplier. LED
Driver not to be sold as finished goods in market.
Locally manufactured LED driver by another agency Covered.
but encapsulated in box. It could be used for making
LED luminaire product by manufacturer.
Not covered if complies with definition of
Imported LED Driver PCB board with components SKD / CKD product. Such sale is expected
mounted, but not as finished goods (not encapsulated to be restricted to manufacturers of
in box) for direct selling in Indian market. luminaires only and not to end users of
luminaries.
Imported LED Driver in encapsulated box, but not for Covered.
selling directly in market. It would be used for
making LED luminaire product by manufacturer.
Imported / locally manufactured LED Driver finished Covered.
goods to be sold directly in market.
Imported / locally manufactured Self-Ballasted LED No need for separate testing of LED Driver
lamp with integral driver. Do drivers need to be tested as long as it is tested as part of Self Ballasted
separately? Lamp.
Imported / locally manufactured LED luminaire No need for separate testing of LED Driver
(battens + surface mounted luminaires) with integral in Fixed General Purpose Luminaire, if
driver. Do drivers need to be tested separately? manufacturer of luminaire is in control of
design and production of driver, else he
should use a pre-registered driver and notify
in CDF (Construction Data Form) in test
report.

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Non - CRS covered LED Luminaire Registered drivers to be used.

with
independent driver (separate driver encapsulated in
box).
Non - CRS covered LED Luminaire Pre registered drivers to be used
with built-in
driver (separate driver board, not encapsulated
separately but within the luminaire fixture). Do (this
sub-assembly) drivers need to be tested separately
since not being sold as loose driver in market and the
complete product is not covered under CRS Scheme.
Such products would normally land in
Drivers imported by trading company and sold to bonded territory and not covered, since CRS
local OEM who is then exporting complete luminaire. is not applicable to products manufactured
for exports.
LED Luminaire (i.e. battens + surface mounted Fixed General Purpose Luminaires are
luminaires) with or without Integral Driver. covered.
Non - CRS covered LED Luminaire
with
independent or built-in LED Driver. Pre registered drivers to be used.

LED Luminaire used for industrial / outdoor Covered.

application (i.e. Bay Light) or for hospitality / home
usage (i.e. Chandelier).
Self-Ballasted Lamp with Integral Driver Covered.

41. Whether Solar Inverter (< 5KVA) used for Solar application is covered
under CRO?

Solar inverters are covered under the standard IEC 62109, which is not
mandated by MeitY under CRS. Therefore, it is not covered under the scope of
CRO.

42. Whether BIS Registration is mandatory for the power supply (a

detachable module) to be imported separately to be used with servers?
The server has the option for both AC & DC power supply module that
can be pulled out (detachable) from the enclosure?

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Functionally, this device is identical to Adaptors. Hence, if this device is

imported as a standalone device, it stands covered under CRO

43. Whether different capacities of cell (e.g. one cell of 2400 mAh & other of
3000 mAh) or one or two cells of different model can be used in the battery
if there is no change in the output voltage?

Cells of different manufacturer, capacity, size or type cannot be mixed as per

good advices to manufacturer at Annex A(h) of IS 16046.

44. Whether the cell having a protective device (i.e., PTC, attached as an
integral part of the cell to protect it from over charging) is covered under
IS 16046 and whether PTC is required to be treated as Critical
Component and reported in the test report?

The rechargeable alkaline cells of all types (including those having some
special circuitry, i.e. PTC) are covered under IS 16046. PTC in such a case is
required to be treated as Critical Component and reported in the test report.

45. Whether LED lighting chains used in Christmas and New Year are
covered under the Order?

LED Lighting Chains are covered under CRO Phase-III.

46. Are 3D Scanners (used for making images for 3D printing), covered under
the Order?

3D scanners are covered under the Order.

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