BIS Registration (CRS) for Wireless Keyboards– IS 13252 (PART 1)

Wireless keyboards are an essential part of the modern world, offering mobility, comfort, and flexibility. When it comes to selling, importing, or manufacturing them, BIS CRS registration in India is compulsory. The Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) was introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to ensure the safety and quality of products.

 

IS 13252 (Part 1) specifies that any wireless keyboard must be registered under the CRS. They will get the necessary testing to comply with the standard. Obtaining BIS can ensure that your product enhances credibility and increases the availability of wireless keyboards in the Indian market.

 

Specification for CRS Registration for Wireless Keyboards 

Wireless keyboards are a type of information technology equipment that allows users to input data into a computer without being connected to it with a physical cable. They are a safe and convenient way to control information technology equipment, but they come with potential safety risks. Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) in India, wireless keyboards must comply with specific safety standards to ensure that they do not pose a risk to users or the environment.

 

These standards include electrical, radiation, environmental, user, and ergonomic safety, protection against overheating, and measures to prevent accidental activation. Manufacturers must demonstrate that their wireless keyboards meet the necessary safety requirements before they can be sold in India.

 

Key aspects of IS 13252 (Part 1)

We have mentioned the key specifications of the product under the IS 13252 (Part 1):

• General Safety Requirements – IS 13252 lists general safety requirements for IT equipment so that the users are safe.
• Electrical Safety – IS 13252 (Part 1) explains electrical safety in terms of protecting against electric shock, by using insulation, ensuring a safe means of electrical connection, and not exceeding accepted voltage levels.
• Fire Safety – IS 13252 (Part 1) also identifies the various uses of materials used in the equipment about fire resistance, including ventilation measures, to assist in preventing overheating of equipment that may potentially lead to fire.
• Temperature and Humidity Resistance – IS 13252 (Part 1) ensures that products will continue to work as expected in low and high temperatures and humidity levels.
• Protection Against Hazards – IS 13252 (Part 1) ensures that various hazards such as electric shock, fire, and overheating are addressed and provides protection for the users when using the equipment in various environments.
• Scope of Application – IS 13252 (Part 1) applies to mains-powered or battery-powered IT equipment, electrical business equipment, and related equipment, operating at rated voltages below 600 V. 

 

Essential Criteria for CRS BIS  Registration Certificate

Below, you can go through the Essential Criteria for Product registration:

• Manufacturers - A BIS license is issued to the manufacturer. An importer or Trader is not eligible to get a BIS license. An importer can be an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) of a foreign manufacturer license will be issued to the Manufacturer.
• Manufacturing Address – The Manufacturer has to mention the same address in the application as mentioned in the Business License. If a manufacturer has more than one manufacturing location, then a separate BIS license/Registration is required for each location.
• Products - Each product Category/ Indian Standard requires a BIS Registration number. But if the same product category includes several models or series models, one License / Registration Number can cover all Series models of the same product category or lead model.
• Brands / Trademarks – For every/brand or Trademark, require a separate BIS Registration Number.

 

BIS CRS Registration Complete Process

Procedure To Obtain BIS certification Of Wireless Keyboards As Per IS 13252 (Part 1) is:
 
Domestic Manufacturer :
 The BIS registration process generally includes a licensing process and a surveillance process. The steps involved in the licensing procedure are as follows:

• Manufacturers submit an online application in the BIS Portal.
• Product samples will be tested in BIS BIS-approved laboratory.
• Submit an online/offline hardcopy of your application, together with a sample of test results.
• Verification of the report by BIS officials.
• Issuance of Licence

 

Foreign Manufacturer :

Under the FMCS Scheme, a foreign manufacturer is given a BIS licence by the BIS Act of 2016 and the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Rules of 2018.

• Name an Indian representative who can speak on behalf of an international manufacturer.
• Submit an online application.
• Get a sample tested from BIS BIS-approved laboratory.
• Submit a hard copy of the application and the sample test report.
• Verification of the application by a BIS Official.
• Issuance of Licence.

 

Directions For Nomination Of Authorized Indian Representative (Air) 

Foreign applicants must nominate an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for their operations in India to obtain a BIS Bureau of Indian Standards Certificate. Unless they have a local office in India. AIR, as the local representative, is responsible for submitting and managing the certification application and is available to answer queries.

The following are the rules to be followed by foreign manufacturers while nominating an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for CRS BIS Registration :

Case 1:

• Foreign Manufacturer has a liaison office or branch office in India.
• That liaison officer will be designated as the AIR officer.

 

Case 2:

• The Foreign Manufacturer does not have a liaison office or a branch office in India.
• The proprietor or registered user of the brand/trademark appearing on the article is located in India.
   
• The AIR will be the brand's or trademark's owner.
• No proprietor /registered user of the brand/trademark appears on the article, located in India.
   
• The other entity/Company will become the AIR.

 

BIS CRS Registration Fees in India

The BIS CRS Registration Fees are provided in the table below:

 

Documents Required For BIS Registration Of Wireless Keyboards As Per IS 13252 (Part 1)

The list of documents required for CRS BIS Certification is as follows:

• The Indian BIS application form was filled out properly.
• Name and address documentation for the factory and the applicant.
• Third-party lab test report by the 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.
• Technical information on the items, including the PCB layout, the schematic diagrams, the user guide, and the critical component list
  Recognition receipt
• Undertaking and Affidavit certified with ID Proof and authorised Native Representative's signature" (in case of the foreign or overseas manufacturer)
• Official Test Results from the BIS Laboratory

 

Role Of ERCS Private Limited In Getting Your Product Registered:

For BIS registration and producing a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product follows the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS), which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards. ECRS Private Limited will be your BIS CRS Registration Consultant in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel, so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product by the BIS guidelines.