What is Indian BIS Mandatory Registration (CRS)?

Products must meet the applicable Indian safety Standards and mandatory registration requirements before they are imported into, or released or sold in India. All electronic products in the mandatory registration product catalogue must be registered in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) before they are imported into India or sold in the Indian market. In November 2014, 15 mandatory registered products were added. New categories include mobile phones, batteries, mobile power supplies, power supplies, LED lights ，pos terminal,etc.

Importance of  Indian BIS Mandatory Registration (CRS)  for Battery Manufacturers

• Ensure battery safety & compliance
• Facilitate Indianmarket entry
• Reduce testing costs
• Accelerate product launch

Key Standards for Indian BIS Mandatory Registration (CRS)

• Nickel cell/battery test standard: IS 16046 (Part 1): 2018 (refer to IEC 62133-1:2017)
• Lithium cell/battery test standard: IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018 (refer to IEC 62133-2:2017)

Coin Cells / Batteries are also in the scope of Mandatory Registration.

Indian BIS Mandatory Registration (CRS)  Process for Batteries

Provide a detailed step-by-step guide to the certification process：

• Pre-Assessment – Identify applicable standards
• Testing & Evaluation – Conduct compliance tests in an accredited lab
• National Approvals – Apply for country-specific certifications

Why Choose MCM

• MCM has obtained the first BIS certificate of battery in the world for customer in 2015, and acquired abundant resources and practical experience in the field of BIS certification.
• MCM has hired a former senior BIS official in India as a certification consultant, removing the risk of cancellation of registration number, to help to secure the projects.
• MCM is well-skilled in solving all kinds of problem in certification and testing. By integrating local resources, MCM has established the Indian branch, composed of professionals in the industry of India. It keeps good communication with BIS and provides customers with comprehensive certification solutions.  
• MCM serves leading enterprises in the industry, providing the most cutting-edge, professional and authoritative Indian certification information and service.

FAQ

• Q: What are the access conditions for secondary lithium batteries and batteries to India?

A: Secondary lithium cells and batteries belong to CRS compulsory registration products category, products need to obtain BIS certification to enter the Indian market.

• Q: Who can apply for BIS certification?

A: According to BIS regulations in India, only the factory that carries out the actual production, i.e. the manufacturer, can apply for BIS certification.

3. Q: What is BIS certification?

A: Manufacturers are required to send samples to an accredited local laboratory in India for testing and submit relevant information to the BIS back office for registration. BIS of Indian Bureau of Standards approved the assignment of registration number and issued the certificate.

• Q: What is the test standard for portable secondary lithium battery?

A: Lithium cell/battery test standard: IS 16046(Part 2) : 2018(refer to IEC62133-2:2017)

5. Q: How long is the validity period of BIS certificate?

A: The BIS certificate obtained for the first time is valid for 2 years, and the documents can be renewed before the expiration.