BIS/CRS Registration

  Planning to manufacture, import, or sell mobile phones in India? Obtaining the applicable Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) registration is an important regulatory requirement before introducing mobile phones into the Indian market. Under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS), mobile phones are among the notified electronic products that must comply with the applicable Indian Standards and registration requirements. Whether you are an Indian manufacturer, an importer, or a foreign mobile phone manufacturer planning to enter India, understanding the BIS registration process is essential. In this blog, we explain the BIS CRS registration requirements for mobile phones, applicable standards, documentation, application process, and how Brand Liaison can assist businesses with CRS registration. What Is BIS Registration for Mobile Phones? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's national standards body responsible for developing and maintaining standards for product qual...

  For manufacturers in India, maintaining product quality, safety, and compliance is essential for building trust and accessing the market. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) plays an important role in this area by developing Indian Standards and operating conformity assessment and certification schemes for products. While BIS certification is generally voluntary, the Government of India makes certification mandatory for certain products through Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and other regulatory requirements. Manufacturers dealing with products covered under such requirements must obtain the applicable BIS approval before manufacturing, importing, distributing, or selling them in India. For Indian manufacturers, understanding when BIS certification is required, which scheme applies, and how the certification process works can help avoid compliance issues and unnecessary delays. What Is BIS Certification? BIS certification is a conformity assessment mechanism through which manu...