BIS Registration (CRS) for Smart Watches – IS 13252 (PART 1)

Why is BIS registration for smartwatches important in India? Because under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) of the Bureau of Indian Standards, smartwatches must comply with IS 13252 (Part-1):2010 before being sold in the Indian market. For manufacturers and importers, obtaining BIS certification is not just a legal requirement but also acts as a trust-building and product credibility in India.

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Key Specifications of Smartwatches under CRS

Smartwatches are electronic devices that directly interact with users every day. It is essential to ensure they are safe and reliable for users to wear. This BIS registration ensures protection for wearables and other electronic devices. A smartwatch includes many features, like notifications, calling, fitness, and monitoring, as they act as a mini smartphone on the wrist.

Key highlights for Smartwatches under IS 13252

Technical Specifications & Requirements of IS 13252 for 

• Safety Requirements: Protection against shock, overheating, and fire, focusing on insulation, creepage distances, and components.
• Operating Voltage: Covers apparatus with a supply voltage not exceeding (Alternating Current or Direct Current).
• Environmental Testing: Assessing durability under specific temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions.
• Performance Testing: Ensuring video quality, resolution, and overall reliability.
• Components Check (CCL/CDF): Critical components like power supplies, transformers, and connectors must comply with their respective safety standards.
• Marking: Product must bear the BIS Standard Mark and a unique registration number.

BIS Registration Benefits for  IS 13252 Part 1

Obtaining BIS registration put forward certain advantages:

• Compliance serves standards- Certification under IS 13252 ensures smartwatches meet indian standards.
• Enhanced consumer trust- Customers are most likely to purchase certified devices.
• Market access- Approved smartwatches can be legally sold and imported in India.
• Competitive edge- Certified products open doors for retail chains and e-commerce platforms.
• Quality assurance- Help manufacturers improve product performance and safety.

Required Documentation for Obtaining BIS Registration under IS 13252 Part 1

Given below are some of the documents that BIS requires as per IS 13252 Part 1 given below:-

• Filled out the BIS application form
• Factory and applicant name and address
• BIS-authorized lab test reports as per IS
• An authorization letter signed by the person accountable.
• Technical details like PCB layout, circuit diagrams, and a user manual.
• Undertaking & affidavit with ID proof.
• Test results from the BIS lab
• Acknowledgement slip/Fee receipt
• Nomination form
• The scope of business is translated into English or the local language.

Applicable Test Parameters for BIS Registration for Smartwatches

Core framework for Obtaining BIS Registration of IS 13252 Part 1 is as follows:-

• Electrical safety test - Verifies that the device must not exceed safe limits.
• Mechanical and durability test-  Prevent breakage or exposure of live parts.
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Confirms that smartwatches do not interfere with other devices.
• Reliability test - It ensures battery optimisation, including overcharge, thermal charge, and thermal stability.
• Environmental test -Ensures safe operation in humid changes.
• Wireless approvals- As smartwatches use Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, they require WPC

Process of BIS CRS Certification of Smartwatches under IS 13252 in India

The BIS Registration process for both Indian and foreign manufacturers is different; take a quick look at the steps of registration below: 

• Steps of BIS Registration for Foreign Manufacturers:

• You require AIR from India, and this individual needs to represent your organization.
• You must 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 needs to be conducted in a laboratory that holds BIS accreditation. The laboratory results file needs to be submitted through the BIS 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 get the testing of your samples done 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.

BIS CRS Registration Fees in India for IS 13252

The cost for BIS registration of the Smartwatches is given below:

Why use ERCS Private Limited for BIS Certification

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• We have completed over 1500+ BIS projects and possess strong capabilities to manage BIS CRS registration for electronic products, which include video cameras. 
• The company 100%  satisfied clients who exist in multiple countries throughout the world. 
• The company possesses more than five years of dedicated experience, which includes deep knowledge about BIS CRS and IS 13252 (Part 1) and MeitY compliance requirements. 
• The company provides complete BIS support, which includes product testing coordination and documentation, and lab liaison work until they receive their final BIS certificate. 
• Have extensive knowledge about foreign manufacturer operations because it provides Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) services to clients in 22 different countries.