BIS Registration (CRS) for Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of Screen Size 32″ & Above – IS 13252 (PART 1)

Visual Display Units (VDUs) and Video Monitors have become standard in everyday consumer and industrial use. As the choice of screen sizes expands, and demand for high resolution and large format displays increases, the need to ensure the safety and quality of such products becomes critical - particularly in markets such as India.

In July 2013, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) added a number of products to the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). One of these was Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of size screen 32″ & above. Under scheme II of Schedule II, Visual Display Units and Video Monitors of a screen size 32″ & above can get BIS registered to show that the product quality is good and it is safe.

Specification for Visual Display Units, Video Monitors under BIS Scheme-II

VDU (Visual Display Unit) is an output device used interchangeably for a monitor, but does include other display units, including big screens, projectors, etc. VDU is composed of a screen on which you view characters or graphics to disseminate the information, events, etc. A visual display unit is an electronic device that produces all the graphical moving images or image sequences by quickly changing an image to develop the seeming motion.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has specified that VISUAL DISPLAY Units (VDUs) be registered and manufactured as per IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 under the Compulsory Registration Scheme from BIS, and BIS registration is mandatory for visual display units for foreign and domestic manufacturers.

Key aspects of IS 13252 (Part 1)

• Indian Standard Name: IS 13252 (Part 1):2010
• Harmonized With: IEC 60950-1 (International Standard)
• Scope: Applies to information technology equipment (ITE) supplied by electricity or batteries, and includes telecommunication and interconnected devices that are intended to be connected to telecom networks or power distribution networks.
• Objective: To address the electrical, fire, and mechanical safety and radiation safety of IT equipment while in normal use and fault conditions.

Essential Criteria for BIS CRS Registration

For an application for a BIS Licence to move ahead, the applicant must demonstrate that they satisfy those four core criteria. From that point forward, BIS registration cannot move forward:

1. Manufacturer: A BIS certification is only issued to the actual manufacturer- not a trader or importer. An importer may only act as an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) for a foreign manufacturer.

2. Factory Address: The complete and valid address of the factory to which the product is manufactured is required. The manufacturer must apply for a separate BIS licence for the same product manufactured at separate locations.

3. Product: One BIS licence is required for each type of product. However, multiple models may be covered under a single BIS licence if they fall within one product category.

4. Brand/Trademark: A franchised product/band/trademark has respective BIS licences even if it is the same product.

BIS CRS Registration Process in India for Visual Display Units: 

Let's discuss the BIS Registration Procedure. BIS Scheme-II contains different ways for both processes, i.e. for Domestic (Indian) and Foreign manufacturers. 

1. Process for Foreign Manufacturer: 

• Nominate an Indian representative to act as a representative for a foreign manufacturer.  
• Fill application online.  
• Test samples at a BIS-approved laboratory. Submit a hard copy application along with a sample test report, online or offline.
• The application will be verified by BIS officials.  
• A license will be issued.

2. Process for Domestic Manufacturer: 

• Apply online or offline
• Test samples at a BIS-approved laboratory. 
• Submit the sample testing report along with the application. 
• The application will be verified by BIS officials. A license will be issued.

BIS CRS Registration Cost in India

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

BIS CRS Registration Documents Requirements for Visual Display Units 

The following list mentioned below is mandatory for IS 13252:

• Testing forms CDF /CCL FORM completed
• BIS Application form completed
• Business license of manufacturing unit [English version + local language]’
• ISO certificate of the manufacturer
• Marking label/marking info on product.
• Authorization letter.
• Trademark certificate
• Proof of company registration for an authorized Indian representative in India, or a nomination letter for AIR.
• Technical specifications sheet of the product/manual.

Why Choose ERCS for Visual Display Units Certification under CRS?

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. is a respected, established brand as a BIS CRS Certificate Consultant, providing end-to-end service for your BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) registration. We have a deep understanding of BIS standards, technical documentation, and how to navigate compliance, and we help Indian and foreign-made manufacturers battle through the certification process seamlessly.

We assist you in coordinating product testing with BIS-approved labs, we apply, we ensure follow-ups, and we ensure the registration process will happen professionally and as smoothly as possible. As consultants and subject matter experts, we help our clients by avoiding delays, limiting compliance risks, and assisting each customer to enter the Indian market promptly