BIS Registration (CRS) for Extended Reality Product (AR, VR, MR) IS 62368 Part 1

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a crucial regulatory update by bringing Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). This notification marks an important step towards strengthening product safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance for immersive technology products entering the Indian market.

 

With the rapid expansion of AR/VR applications across sectors such as gaming, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and entering solutions, BIS CRS registration for AR, VR, and MR devices has now become mandatory to align these advanced electronic products with internationally recognized safety standards. To get the CRS Registration of IS 62368, you must know the registration process, cost documents, and more. Let’s start this with the specification of Extended Reality Products.

 

Specification for Extended Reality Products (Augmented Reality, Virtual)

The Indian Standard IS/IEC 62368-1 specifically covers Extended Reality (XR) products, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices, as a mandatory safety standard under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compulsory registration scheme. 
The inclusion of AR, VR, and MR devices under CRS aims to ensure product safety, quality, and reliability for Indian consumers, in line with international safety benchmarks.

 

Key Details of the Notification:

• Product Category: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) & Mixed Reality (MR) Devices
• Applicable Indian Standard: IS/IEC 62368-1 – Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 05 December 2025
• From this effective date, manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of AR, VR, and MR devices without a valid BIS CRS registration will not be permitted in India.

 

Key aspects of IS 62368 Part 1

1. Standard Title & Scope: Audio/Video, Information & Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety Requirements. Applies to electrical/electronic AV/ICT products, including XR hardware (headsets, glasses, controllers, etc.).

2. Hazard-Based Safety Approach: Focuses on hazard-based safety engineering (HBSE) — identify potentially hazardous energy sources and ensure effective safeguards are incorporated in design.

3. Energy Source Identification and Classification: Classification of energy sources (electrical, thermal, mechanical, radiation, chemical, etc.) that could cause injury or damage. Protective measures (safeguards) must limit energy levels to safe limits.

4. Applicable Equipment & Ratings:  Covers devices with rated voltages up to ~600 V, including VR/AR headsets, displays, controllers, power supplies, and associated accessories.

5. Component & Accessory Inclusion: External power supplies, cables, adaptors, batteries & accessories are included in the safety evaluation.

6. Performance & Construction Criteria: Allows both performance-based and construction-based compliance methods — ensuring design choices meet defined safety outcomes.

7. Mandatory Hazard Controls: Allows both performance-based and construction-based compliance methods — ensuring design choices meet defined safety outcomes.

 

Essential Criteria for BIS CRS Registration India

BIS approval for CRS Indian standards must comply with four essential pillars. Without these four requirements, the applicant is unable to move forward with the CRS Registration process. The following are the requirements to achieve BIS registration in India. 

• Manufacturer: CRS BIS licenses are only issued for manufacturers, not importers or sellers. Importers may represent a foreign manufacturer to BIS in the applicant forms; however, the license will only be issued to the manufacturer, not the importer.
• Manufacturing Address: Detailed manufacturing address information must be provided in the application process documents. If a manufacturer has multiple factory sites for one product, it must have a separate BIS CRS Registration Certificate IS 62368 Part 1 for each factory.
• Product: Each product shall require its license. However, if a product classification has multiple models, a single license/registration number will cover all models within that classification. In other words, one license covers one product classification with multiple models.
• Brand/ trademark: Each brand or trademark used with the product will require its own BIS license.

 

Essential Documents Required Under BIS CRS Registration of Extended Reality Products

Below, you can go through the list of documents required for the registration of IS 62368 Part-1: 

• Completed CDF/CCL Form
• BIS Application Form
• Business License of Manufacturing Unit
• Scope of Business License
• Manufacturer’s ISO Certificate
• Product Marking Details
• Authorization Letter
• Trademark Certificate
  Trademark Authorization Letter
• Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) Documents
• Product Technical Specification

 

Procedure for Obtaining CRS Registration for IS 62368 Part 1

The steps for registering with the BIS differ for Indian manufacturers and FMCS. Let’s go over the steps for registration under the BIS CRS Scheme:  
  
Process for a Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS):  
   
The steps for registering with the BIS-CRS are detailed below:  

• Nominate an Indian Representative who shall act on behalf of the FMCS.  
• Account registration on the BIS Portal
• Proceed to fill out the application form online.  
• Testing of Samples in a BIS-approved laboratory and test report upload on the BIS Portal.
• Payment and Submission of Application 
• BIS will review your application.  
• If no query is raised, BIS will grant the license.

 

Process for Domestic manufacturers:

The steps from the domestic manufacturer's perspective:

• Account registration on the BIS Portal
• Proceed to fill out the application form online.  
• Testing of Samples in a BIS-approved laboratory and test report upload on the BIS Portal.
• Payment and Submission of Application 
• BIS will review your application.  
• If no query is raised, BIS will grant the license.

 

BIS CRS Registration Cost in India for Extended Reality Products

The fee for BIS registration is provided in the table below:

 

Why Choose ERCS Private Limited for CRS Registration of IS 62368 Part 1?

Choose ERCS Private Limited for BIS CRS registration Services of Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR) products because they offer deep expertise, handle the complex process end-to-end (from document prep to lab coordination), ensure transparency, aim for hassle-free, on-time certification with minimal delays, and provide global support for accessing the Indian market efficiently. As a BIS CRS Certificate Consultant, ERCS provides: 

• Expertise in BIS/CRS – Deep knowledge of BIS rules for AR/VR/MR device compliance.
• End-to-End Support – From standard identification to submission & certification.
• Accredited Lab Network – Access to trusted testing partners for faster approvals.
• Customized Compliance Plans – Tailored strategies for your XR product category.
• Efficient Documentation – Ready-to-submit files, reducing rejections & delays.
• Smooth Factory Inspections – Preparation & guidance for BIS audits.
• Timely Delivery – Proven track record of on-time CRS approvals.
• Post-Certification Support – Ongoing assistance for compliance updates.