BIS CRS Registration

The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards applies to a specified list of electronics and information technology goods, such as mobile phone accessories, power adapters, and various consumer electronics components, that must be registered before they are sold in India. Unlike a full manufacturing licence, CRS registration is generally granted based on product testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory, after which the manufacturer or brand owner can affix the standard mark on the product along with the registration number. Because the list of goods notified under CRS has expanded over time, businesses dealing in electronics need to periodically check whether new product categories they sell have come under its scope.

Why This Matters

Selling a notified electronics product in India without valid CRS registration exposes a business to enforcement action, including product seizure and penalties, and can disrupt relationships with e-commerce platforms and retail partners who increasingly ask for proof of registration before listing a product. Since CRS registration is tied to a specific product model and its test report, even minor design or component changes can require a fresh registration, making version control between engineering changes and compliance filings important. Businesses that overlook this link often find themselves selling an unregistered variant without realising it.

How We Help

Product Scope Verification

We check whether a specific product falls within the current list of goods notified under CRS and identify the applicable Indian Standard and test parameters.

Sample Testing and Lab Coordination

We coordinate testing of representative samples at BIS-recognised laboratories and track test reports to ensure they support the registration application without gaps.

Registration Filing and Marking Compliance

We assist with filing the registration application and guide clients on correct use of the standard mark and registration number on product labels and packaging, in line with BIS marking requirements.

Model Change Management

We help clients set up an internal process to flag design, component, or specification changes that may require an amendment or fresh registration, reducing the risk of inadvertently selling an unregistered variant.

Who Needs This

• Electronics and mobile accessory manufacturers and importers
• Consumer electronics brands selling through retail and e-commerce channels
• Contract manufacturers producing CRS-notified components for Indian brand owners
• Businesses expanding their product line into newly notified electronics categories

Our Approach

We keep track of updates to the CRS notified goods list and help clients build registration into their product launch checklist rather than treating it as a separate, last-minute compliance step. Our support is tailored to each client's product portfolio, with practical guidance on which models genuinely need fresh registration versus those that can rely on an existing one.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with BIS CRS registration, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.