BIS CRS Hard Disk Drive Deadline Extended to 1 May 2027

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has extended the deadline for implementing the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) for Standalone Hard Disk Drives under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (CRO).

According to Notification S.O. 5689(E) dated 16th October 2026, the deadline is now 1st May 2027, postponed from 5th November 2026. This follows notification S.O. 2204(E) dated 5th May 2026, which substituted USB Type External Hard Disk Drives with Standalone Hard Disk Drives at Serial Number 50 of the CRO Schedule. The extension will help affected businesses by providing additional time to prepare for the applicable BIS CRS requirements

Key Highlights of MeitY Notification S.O. 5689(E)

The table below summarises the key details of the latest notification.

The main change extends the implementation deadline. The notification does not cancel the applicable BIS registration certificate requirement.

What Changed Under the BIS CRO Amendment for Hard Disk Drives?

S.O. 2204(E) substituted the entry at Serial Number 50 of the CRO Schedule. In October 2026, a notification extended the implementation period.

The important amendments are provided below.

• Product category amended: The product category in the amended entry has been updated to "Standalone Hard Disk Drives."
• Relevant standard provided: The amended entry makes reference to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010.
• Extension of implementation period: The implementation period has been extended from 5 November 2026 to 1 May 2027.
• Additional preparation time: Companies will have additional time to determine which products are covered and how to comply with the registration requirements.

The May notification states that USB Type External Hard Disk Drives will remain subject to the provisions currently in force. Check the current Schedule of the CRO and its amendments 

What Does the Extension Mean for Manufacturers and Importers?

The extension gives affected manufacturers/importers additional time to prepare to comply with the applicable BIS CRS registration for Hard Disk Drives. 

• For manufacturers: They can use the time to review product specifications, identify applicable Indian Standards, arrange testing, and complete registration documentation.
• For importers: Importers need to ensure the imported hard disk drives fall under the new entry and coordinate with the manufacturer to ensure compliance.

What Happens if Businesses Do Not Meet the BIS Compliance Deadline?

• This extension does not change the obligation under the CRO’s. Businesses dealing in covered products must complete the required compliance process before the amended effective date.

Failing to comply with the BIS CRS registration requirements before 1st May may lead to regulatory or market-access issues under the relevant legal provisions.

To reduce compliance risks, businesses must do the following:

• Confirm the product's regulatory coverage.
• Plan testing and registration well in advance.
• Keep required technical and application documents ready.
• Check the latest official notifications before manufacturing, importing, or selling covered products.

Important note: Under S.O. 5689(E), the order for Standalone Hard Disk Drives will be implemented from 1st May 2027. Businesses should still check the current CRO entries and notifications for their specific product 

Conclusion

MeitY's Notification S.O. 5689(E), dated 16th October 2026, extends the implementation date of the CRO entry for Standalone Hard Disk Drives, and, with it, the BIS CRS requirement, from 5 November 2026 to 1 May 2027. Although this extension provides additional time, businesses should not delay product classification, testing, and registration. Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners must meet the requirements of the applicable CRO and IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 to prepare for the new deadline.

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