According to the BIS Act 2016, the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulation, 2018, governs the procedure to apply BIS certification for printers and plotters (Scheme II of Schedule II). The program aims to protect Indian customers against fraudulent and subpar goods while assisting the rapidly expanding electronic and information technology businesses.
A standard mark with a BIS-obtained unique registration number must be used on all products that are produced, stored for sale, imported, sold, or distributed. IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 is applicable to BIS certification for printers and plotters . Each company that distributes, sells, or otherwise transacts in printers and plotters must register separately BIS Certification for printers and plotters under Scheme II.
From 1st January 2021, All-electric and non-electric toys must have the BIS certification and ISI mark, and toys without the ISI mark are not allowed to be sold in India, according to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Documents required to apply BIS certification for printers and plotters 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 printers and plotters:
Separate registration number for products manufactured at different location
Separate registration number for products having different Brand name at same location
Common test report feasible if products and manufacturing location are same
Hard copies of application submitted within 15 days of online submission.
Model affidavit cum undertaking to be furnished by manufacturer located in India
Registration number and words shall not be less than Arial font size 6
Standard mark can be displayed in single color or multicolor
Standard mark shall be readable and non removable
STEP BY STEP Procedure to apply BIS certification for printers and plotters :