BIS Registration (CRS) for Mail Processing Machines/postage Machines/franking Machines – IS 13252 (PART 1)

The BIS CRS Registration is compulsory for mail processing machines under IS 13252 (Part-1). This ensures safety against electric shock, mechanical hazards, and fire.  The Bureau of Indian Standards, in July 2013, brought Mail Processing Machines/Postage Machines/Franking Machines under the Compulsory Registration Scheme. A set of rules has been established for the use of Mail Processing Machines. This compliance is mandatory for manufacturers and importers to legally market their products in India.

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Key Specifications of  Mail Processing Machines Under IS 13252 Part-1

A mail processing machine plays a vital role in handling bulk email effectively and efficiently. Used in postal services, logistics centres, and corporate offices to simplify operations. Businesses, importers/producers, and anyone else involved in the manufacture or sale of mail processing machines must acquire safety standards under IS 13252 (Part-1) and must obtain CRS BIS Registration before being manufactured or imported in India.

Key Highlights for Mail Processing  Machines Under IS 13252 Part-1

Here are some of the features of Indian Standards IS 13252 Part 1 for obtaining BIS Registration:-

• Control Safety Requirements: Ensures that Mail processing, Postage and franking machines are safe from risks like electrical shocks, fire, and overheating.
• Product Testing is Compulsory: Machines must be tested in a BIS-recognised laboratory to ensure the safety standards of compliance.
• Applicable to Electronic Office Equipment: These Machines fall under the BIS Compulsory Scheme (CRS); it is mandatory to have BIS Registration in India before sale, import, or distribution.
• Scope: They must operate using electrical/electronic circuits. Specifically used in an office or commercial environment. Must include digital control system and communication interfaces. 

BIS Registration Benefits for Mail Processing Machines

 Products under BIS Registration for IS 13252 Part-1 provide various benefits, which are as follows:

• Safety compliance- It ensures that these machines meet quality criteria to reduce safety concerns.
• Improved Consumer Confidence-  The BIS Mark gives customers confidence that the product has been tested for safety and reliability, helping alleviate concerns when making a purchase.
• Quality control- The BIS ISI Mark acts as a quality control measure, preventing consumers from the sale of inferior or unsafe imports.
• Regulatory compliance- mandatory registration helps manufacturers by avoiding fines and penalties.

Required BIS Registration Documentation IS 13252 Part-1

The list of documents that IS requires is as follows:

• The BIS application form 
• Complete CDF/CCL 
• Factory and ISO documents.
• Supporting affidavits & ID proofs
• Marking label details.
• Scope of Business License
• Technical design documents. 
• Recognition receipt
• Air Documents required for foreign manufacturers.
• BIS Lab Test Reports
• Schematic Diagrams and PCB layout
• Test Report from a BIS-recognised laboratory based on IS 13252 (PART-1)
• Trademark Certificate (Brand name registration).
• Photo ID of Authorised Signatory/AIR.

Applicable Test Parameters for Mail Processing of IS 13252 Part-1

Before selling or importing mail processing/postage/franking machines, you must go through a few testing parameters. The key tests include:

• Electrical safety: The standard ensures safety from electrical shocks 
• Protection against shocks and fire hazards: Protects equipment from electric shocks and overheating.
• Ensuring mechanical safety: It ensures that the product can handle physical stress, such as vibration, bending, and compression, without failure.
• Temperature and stability test: It controls the heat resistance of components.
• Checking performance reliability: This testing ensures that the product functions effectively under normal working conditions.

Process of BIS CRS Certification of Mail Processing under IS 13252 Part-1 in India 

Steps of BIS Registration for Foreign Manufacturers:

• Appoint an Indian representative (AIR) who will represent your organisation.
• You need to create an account on the BIS portal.
• After you create an account, you can start your BIS application process by completing the online BIS application.
• All sample testing should be conducted in a laboratory with BIS entrustment. The laboratory results need to be submitted through the BIS online portal.
• Complete the payment to BIS, and then you need to submit your application to BIS.
• The BIS will review your application once more.
• BIS will provide a Certificate of Conformance (License) after the application shows no deficiencies.
• Steps of BIS Registration for Domestic Manufacturers:
• You have to register for an account on the BIS portal.
• Once you have registered and created an account, you can proceed to fill out and submit your application for BIS using the online BIS application.
• You need to have your samples tested at a BIS laboratory and upload the results file to the BIS Portal.
• You have to pay the required fee to BIS before your application will be processed.

Check: BIS Certification Process for Indian Manufactueres

Check: BIS Certification Process for Foreign Manufactueres

Checklist of Points to Consider for BIS Registration of Mail Processing Machines

As a manufacturer of mail processing machines, the list of points needs to be considered:

• Be compliant with the Indian safety standard IS 13252 (Part 1).
• The product should be tested in a BIS -Recognised laboratory in India. 
• Maintain all technical documents.
• All documents should be filed and should be precise and complete.
• All the application forms with the details of the trademark and manufacturing must be entered correctly. 
• After receiving approval, print the product and package with the correct BIS Standard Mark (with an R-number). 
• Importers to verify certificate validity, match model numbers, and maintain all BIS documents.

BIS CRS Registration Fees in India for IS 13252 Part-1

The cost for BIS Registration of the Mail Processing Machines is given below:

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