CRS Certificate

CCTV products are now subject to specific BIS compliance requirements in India, making BIS CRS Certification for CCTV-related products an important consideration for manufacturers and businesses bringing surveillance equipment into the Indian market. CCTV cameras were added to the Compulsory Registration Scheme through a MeitY notification in April 2024, with IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 identified as the applicable Indian Standard along with additional Essential Requirements for CCTV. The notification also made submission of test reports from BIS-recognized laboratories a prerequisite for registration. The compliance picture has developed further with security requirements for CCTV cameras. The official CRS portal states that the Quality Control Order concerning the Essential Requirements for Security of CCTV Cameras has been implemented from 9 April 2025. For manufacturers, this means CCTV compliance should be planned around both product safety and the applicable security requirements. W...

Power banks have become a common accessory for smartphones, tablets and other portable devices. Since they contain batteries, charging circuits and electrical components, product safety is a major concern. In India, power banks intended for portable applications fall under the BIS Certification . For manufacturers and importers, getting the correct certification before placing a power bank on the Indian market is an important compliance step. The applicable product entry is “Power Bank for use in portable applications”, covered under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. BIS's official testing records also identify power banks under this standard. What Is BIS CRS Certification for Power Banks? The BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme is a registration system used for specified electronic and IT products. Instead of the traditional BIS ISI licence route, products covered by CRS are registered with BIS based on conformity with the applicable Indian Standard. For power banks, the relevant standard li...

LED lights have become a common part of homes, offices, factories, shops and public spaces across India. Their compact design and wide range of applications have also created a large market for manufacturers and importers. But before placing certain LED lighting products on the Indian market, businesses need to meet applicable safety and quality requirements. One important requirement is BIS CRS certification for LED lights . The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) is operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for specified electronic and IT products. Several LED lighting products fall within the CRS framework, with their compliance linked to applicable Indian Standards. BIS's current Scheme II listing includes self-ballasted LED lamps, LED luminaires for road and street lighting, flood lights, emergency lighting products, standalone LED modules and other lighting categories. What Is BIS CRS Certification for LED Lights? BIS CRS certification is a registration-based conformi...