To coordinate with the market situation and considering the requests from users, recently BIS has published below notifications for CRS.

A list of India's BIS standard upgrade. (All images courtesy of DEKRA)

Regarding to the registration implement date

o      BIS extends the date of implementation of registration for below categories:

•    18 UPS / Invertors of rating <=5KVA

•    20 Sealed Secondary Cells/Batteries containing Alkaline or other non-acid Electrolytes for use in portable applications

•    22 Fixed General Purpose LED Luminaires

Here is the updated implementation list:

BIS standard mark.

Regarding the “Standard Mark”

BIS has since notified the 'Standard Mark’ for the Registration Scheme vide gazette notification S.O. 3240(E) dated 01 December 2015. A guideline for use of Standard Mark and labeling requirements under BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme for Electronic and IT Products is published on 03 December 2015 with ref: CMD 3/8:1/6975.

The guideline indicates the size, color and usage of the new Standard Mark.

That means, the registered users now have the option of either using the Standard Mark or use the words 'Self declaration--Conforming to IS..... ' along with Registration number.