As per the BIS Act, 2016 and the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Rules, 2018, the procedure for applying for BIS certification of mobile phones (Annex II of Schedule II) has been prescribed. The program aims to protect Indian customers from fraudulent and substandard products while supporting fast-growing electronics and information technology companies.
A standard mark with a unique registration number obtained from BIS must be used on all products manufactured, sold, imported, sold and distributed. IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 applies to BIS certification of mobile phones. Businesses engaged in the distribution, sale and other transactions of mobile phones are required to separately register for BIS certification of mobile phones as per Annexure II.
Documents required to apply BIS certification for mobile phones IS 13252(Part 1):2010
ID and PAN card of authorized signatory
Brand authorization letter (only when the brand is declared as owned by Others).
GST Registration certificate
MSME certificate Brand Name or trademark registration
Authorization from factory CEO/MD/Head for filling and signing Form-1
Manufacturer’s Business License (in English & Origin country language) Manufacturer’s Domain, email and number
Authorization letter from CEO/top management of AIR firm towards the authorized signatory for signing and executing affidavit.
Raw Materials/Components Model No. and Series No. along with the images of products
Technical specification of the products
Approving Test Report before filling Form I:
Login to CRS website using your existing credential
On your dashboard, click on ‘Testing and Sample submission
Go to the list for ‘Test Report (within 90 Days)
Click on Test Request number to view details
Test Report can be downloaded from the link provided towards the end of the page
Once reviewed, kindly click on ‘Review & Verify
Kindly note that the test report will become available for selection in Form I only after you have clicked on Review & Verify’ for the Test Report
Important points related to BIS certification for mobile phones:
Separate registration numbers for products manufactured in different locations.
Separate registration numbers for products with different brand names in the same location
A common test report is possible if the product and manufacturing location are the same.
Hard copies of applications must be submitted within 15 days of online submission.
Sample affidavit filed by a manufacturer based in India.
Registration numbers and words cannot be smaller than Arial 6 font size.
Default markers can be displayed in one or more colors.
Default characters must be readable and non-removable
STEP BY STEP Procedure to apply BIS certification for mobile phones :