BIS Registration (CRS) for Electronic Musical System with Input Power Below 200 Watts – IS 616 : 2010

The BIS Registration (CRS) for Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts is mandatory under IS 616. As per BIS Scheme II of Schedule II, this ensures safety, reliability, and quality standards for sale or import in India. Each product of the Compulsory Registration Scheme must be tested in BIS-approved laboratories. Once certified, the product receives a BIS Registration Number, authorizing the use of the Standard Mark on its label, signifying safety, quality, and reliability.

 

On 3rd July 2013, the Bureau of Indian Standards stated that all models in the category of Electronic Musical System with Input Power 200W and above are required to be registered with BIS to enter the Indian Consumer Market. An electronic musical system should conform to the Indian Standards IS 616. No musical system can be launched in the Indian market without the BIS Registration.

 

 

Note: According to the recent Central Government update, Indian Standard 616 has been superseded by IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1). To know more, connect with the ERCS Team.

 

Key Specification of Electronic Musical System Under CRS Registration

Electronic Musical Systems comprise sound-producing electronics, including learning and play-related electronic musical devices such as electronic keyboards, musical toy instruments, drum pads, and sound-based educational devices, and are subject to various specifications of performance, safety, and quality.

 

BIS CRS certification is mandatory for manufacturers and importers of Electronic Musical Systems if they plan to sell these products in India. By complying with such a standard, manufacturers and importers can demonstrate compliance with certain basic benchmarks for safety in the design of these products and develop consumer trust and enhance product reliability.

 

Highlights for Indian Standard 616 for Registration of Electronic Musical Systems

Below, you can go through the key highlights of IS 616 for BIS Registration of Electronic Musical System: 

• Safety Scope: Encompasses the design of electronic systems suitable for audio, video, and entertainment purposes while being operated using a power source.
• Electrical Safety: Protects the user from electric shock by providing proper insulation and grounding, along with adequate distances (creepage and clearance) of certain components.
• Thermal Safety: Outlines the maximum allowable temperature rise of certain components to prevent catastrophic failure during both normal and abnormal operation.
• Mechanical Protection: Requires adequate mechanical strength for the construction of the enclosure to avoid failure due to physical impact, along with securing certain components from mechanical failure.
• Fire Resistance: The materials used to manufacture the product must comply with specific flammability ratings to prevent combustion (fire) from occurring.
• Labeling: Products shall display a label that meets all applicable marking requirements, indicating that the product meets specific safety standards/codes, and all technical specifications/ratings.

 

BIS QCO Update for Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts

The Electronics and Information Goods order from 2021, which received updates through a Quality Control Order, will enforce Indian Safety Standards on all electronic products that fall under this order until 22 January 2026. The products must undergo testing and obtain certification from the BIS and display the BIS Standard Mark. The purveying of this order comes into force after six months from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

 

Benefits of BIS CRS Certificate for Electronic Musical System Under IS 616

Key advantage of BIS CRS Certificate for Electronic Musical Systems (IS 616):

• Regulatory Adherence and Market Access: Able to sell electronic music systems (amplifiers, speakers, etc.) in India legally, manufacturers and importers must register their products. 
• Safety Compliance for IS 616: The certification confirms that the product must comply with safety standards, producing a low risk of electric shock/harm from an overheating electrical component or fire. 
• Quality Control & Consumers Trust: Bureau of Indian Standards indicates that the company’s product was subjected to a rigorous testing regime at a BIS-approved laboratory and, thus, will perform consistently at high levels.              
• Brand Reputation & Market Leadership: Customers are generally more likely to buy products with a BIS mark than those without the mark; Therefore, products bearing a BIS mark will be relatively more noticeable in the marketplace as opposed to those that do not.
• Reduced Legal Penalties: BIS certification reduces the potential for the company to incur liability related to its products being out of compliance with applicable regulations; this ensures that the company can continue to operate in good faith and provide operational support to its customers.
• Accelerates Business Expansion: Enables importers to enjoy a smoother customs process, establishing an additional opportunity for importers to meet the requirements established for them by Indian government tenders.

 

Documents Required for BIS Registration of IS 616 in India

Below, you can go through the list of documents required for the CRS Registration of IS 616: 

• The BIS application form was filled by proper procedure.
• Name and address documentation for the factory and the applicant.
• Filled CDF/CCL form 
• AIR Company registration proof
• Trade Mark Certificate
• Third-party lab test report in accordance with Indian Standards
• If the Application is signed by an authorised signatory, an authorization letter from the CEO in that person's name is necessary.
• The Indian Agent and Nomination Form information applies to overseas or international manufacturers.
• ISO certificate of the manufacturer
• Technical information on the items, including the PCB layout, the schematic diagrams, the user guide, and the critical component list

 

Applicable Test Parameters for Electronic Musical System IS 616

The standard, IS 616 (Audio, Video, and Similar Electronic Equipment - Safety Requirements), provides detailed guidelines for testing the safety and reliability of electronic music systems. The standard is harmonised with the international IEC 60065 standard.

• Electrical safety - Electric shock protection, testing for insulation resistance, dielectric strength testing for leakage current, verifying rated voltage, power, and current rating of components.
• Thermal & fire safety- Testing for heating under normal and abnormal conditions, fire resistance of materials, and checking the enclosure to ensure it is flame-retardant.
• Mechanical & physical safety- Test the mechanical robustness, stability, and secure construction, and check for sharp edges or other hazardous parts.
• Electromagnetic & radiation safety- Assessing potential radiation hazards with safe emissions, if applicable.
• Performance & Labeling- Verify all marking, warnings, instruction manual, and manufacturer details as defined by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

 

Process of BIS CRS Certification of IS 616 in India

The procedure for BIS registration requires different steps for Indian manufacturers than for foreign manufacturers. We will explain the registration procedure that companies need to follow when they want to register with the BIS CRS Scheme.  

The steps for registering as a Foreign Manufacturer are given below:  

• The manufacturer needs to select an Indian Representative who will act as their official delegate.  
• The user needs to create an account on the BIS Portal Scheme.  
• The user must complete the application form using the online Scheme.  
• The applicant needs to conduct sample tests at a BIS-approved laboratory and then upload the test results to the BIS Portal.  
• The applicant must complete both payment and application submission.  
• BIS will examine your submitted application.  
• BIS will issue the license after the review process if no questions are submitted.

 

Process for Domestic manufacturers:  

• The user needs to create an account on the BIS Portal.  
• The user must complete the application form using the online Scheme.  
• The applicant needs to conduct sample tests at a BIS-approved laboratory and then upload the test results to the BIS Portal.  
• The applicant must complete both payment and application submission.  
• BIS will examine your submitted application.  
• BIS will issue the license after the review process if no questions are submitted.

 

BIS CRS Registration Fees in India for Musical System with input power below 200 Watts

The fees for BIS registration of the Musical System with input power below 200 Watts under IS 616 are given below:

 

Why Choose ERCS Private Limited for BIS Registration of IS 616?

ERCS Private Limited, as the top CRS Consultant for IS 616 BIS registration, offers manufacturers and importers access to specialized regulatory knowledge that applies to audio and video, and similar electronic equipment. The company functions as a strategic ally that makes the complicated Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) process easier to follow, so businesses can enter markets on schedule.

ERCS Private Limited possesses a complete understanding of safety standards that apply to all products under IS 616, including electronic musical instruments and amplifiers, television sets, power adapters, and wireless earphones. ERCS provides a complete range of services, which start with product assessment and continue through document processing and BIS-recognized lab testing, and end with registration on the BIS portal.