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India BIS Registration

A practical guide to India BIS Registration for electronics sold in India: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Electronics listed under the Compulsory Registration Scheme; Imported products

Authority

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Legal basis

BIS Act 2016; Compulsory Registration Scheme

Local representative

An Indian authorised representative is required

Timeline

Before import and sale; review time varies

Cost

Testing and registration fees vary

If you do not comply

Import refusal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Electronics listed under the Compulsory Registration Scheme
Imported products

Documents you need

Test reports from a BIS-recognised laboratory
Registration application
BIS mark artwork

Compliance checklist

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Test reports from a BIS-recognised laboratory
Registration application
BIS mark artwork

How to comply

Check whether the product is covered
Test and apply for registration
Apply the BIS mark

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: India BIS Registration — India
Product category: Electronics
Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Legal basis: BIS Act 2016; Compulsory Registration Scheme

Documents we already have:
  1. Test reports from a BIS-recognised laboratory
  2. Registration application
  3. BIS mark artwork

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under India BIS Registration in India?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before import and sale; review time varies.

Testing and registration fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

Product not tested to the correct standard
No registration
Mark misuse

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.