As per the Compulsory Registration Scheme that is being operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme – II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, Optical Disc Players cannot be manufactured, sold, exported out of, or imported into India without being CRS certified. So, it is compulsory to obtain BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players. Scroll down to check more information regarding the BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players.
What are Optical Disc Players?
Developed in the 1960s by James T Russel, an Optical Disc Player is an electronic device meant to store data. An Optical Disc Player uses laser light or electromagnetic waves that are either within or close to the visible spectrum of light in order to read and write data to or from Optical Discs. This device is also known by other names, such as a disc drive, optical disc, optical storage, or even optical media. While in the past, certain Optical Disc Players could only read from certain discs, in more recent times, such devices can both read and record data. DVDs, Blu-rays, and Compact Disc (CDs) are examples of the type of media that can be read and recorded through Optical Disc Players.
What is BIS CRS?
As the National Standards Body of India, the Bureau of Indian Standards is charged with developing and publishing Indian Standards for specified products being manufactured in or imported into the country. The BIS is the body responsible for granting CRS licenses to manufacturers that are found to be in compliance with the specified Indian standards. As per the Compulsory Registration Scheme, manufacturers must register the notified products in order to certify their quality, safety and reliability and to ensure they are conforming to the relevant standards. The BIS requires Optical Disc[1] Players to be registered as per the IS 616:2017 under the Compulsory Registration Scheme.
List of Products Covered Under CRS
You can check the list of products covered under CRS from the table mentioned below:
| Sl. No. | Product | Indian Standard number (IS No.) | Date of Implementation |
| 1 | AMPLIFIERS WITH INPUT POWER 2000W AND ABOVE | IS 616:2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 2 | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING MACHINE | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 3 | ELECTRONIC CLOCKS WITH MAINS POWER | IS 302-2-26:2014* | 03 July 2013 |
| 4 | ELECTRONIC GAMES (VIDEO) | IS 616:2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 5 | ELECTRONIC MUSICAL SYSTEMS WITH INPUT POWER 200W AND ABOVE | IS 616:2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 6 | LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK/TABLET | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 7 | MICROWAVE OVENS | IS 302-2-25:2014* | 03 July 2013 |
| 8 | OPTICAL DISC PLAYERS WITH BUILT-IN AMPLIFIERS OF INPUT POWER 200W AND ABOVE | IS 616:2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 9 | PLASMA/LCD/LED TELEVISIONS OF SCREEN SIZE 32″; AND ABOVE | IS 616:2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 10 | PRINTERS, PLOTTERS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 11 | SCANNERS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 12 | SET TOP BOX | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 13 | TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINES | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 14 | VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS, VIDEOS MONITORS OF SCREEN SIZE 32″ AND ABOVE | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 15 | WIRELESS KEYBOARDS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 03 July 2013 |
| 16 | CASH REGISTERS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 17 | COPYING MACHINES/DUPLICATORS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 18 | PASSPORT READER | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 19 | POINT OF SALE TERMINALS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 20 | MAIL PROCESSING MACHINES/POSTAGE MACHINES/FRANKING MACHINES | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 21 | POWER BANKS FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 22 | SMART CARD READER | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 May 2015 |
| 23 | MOBILE PHONES | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 13 September 2015 |
| 24 | SELF-BALLASTED LED LAMPS FOR GENERAL LIGHTING SERVICES | IS 16102(Part 1):2012* | 13 September 2015 |
| 25 | DC OR AC-SUPPLIED ELECTRONIC CONTROLGEAR FOR LED MODULES | IS 15885(Part 2/Sec 13):2012* | 01 December 2015 |
| 26 | POWER ADAPTORS FOR AUDIO, VIDEO & SIMILAR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS | IS 616:2010* | 01 December 2015 |
| 27 | POWER ADAPTORS FOR IT EQUIPMENT | IS 13252(Part 1):2010* | 01 December 2015 |
| 28 | FIXED GENERAL-PURPOSE LED LUMINAIRES | IS 10322(Part 5/Sec 1):2012* | 01 March 2016 |
| 29 | UPS/INVERTORS OF RATING <= 5KVA | IS 16242(Part 1):2014* | 01 March 2016 |
| 30 | SEALED SECONDARY CELLS/BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS | IS 16046:2015* | 01 June 2016 |
| 31 | INDIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS | IS 16333 (Part 3) : 2016* | 01 May 2018 |
| 32 | Recessed LED Luminaries | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 2) : 2012 | 23 May 2018 |
| 33 | LED Luminaires for Road and Street lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 3) : 2012 | 23 May 2018 |
| 34 | LED Flood Lights | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 5) : 2013 | 23 May 2018 |
| 35 | LED Handlamps | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 6) : 2013 | 23 May 2018 |
| 36 | LED Lighting Chains | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 7) : 2013 | 23 May 2018 |
| 37 | LED Luminaires for Emergency Lighting | IS 10322 (Part 5/Section 8) : 2013 | 23 May 2018 |
| 38 | UPS/Inverters of rating <= 10kVA | IS 16242 (Part 1) : 2014 | 23 May 2018 |
| 39 | Plasma/ LCD/LED Television of screen size up to 32 | IS 616 : 2010 | 23 May 2018 |
| 40 | Visual Display Units, Video Monitors of screen size up to 32 | IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 | 23 May 2018 |
| 41 | CCTV Cameras/CCTV Recorders | IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 | 23 May 2018 |
| 42 | Adapters for household and similar electrical appliances | IS 302 (Part 1) : 2008 | 23 May 2018 |
| 43 | USB driven Barcode readers, barcode scanners, Iris scanners, Optical fingerprint scanners | IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 | 23 May 2018 |
| 44 | Smartwatches | IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 | 23 May 2018 |
| 45 | Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si wafer-based) | IS 14286 : 2010/ IEC 61215 : 2005, IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC 61730 (Part 2) : 2004 | 01 January 2019 |
| 46 | Thin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (a-Si, CiGs and CdTe) | IS 16077 : 2013/ IEC 61646 : 2008, IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC 61730 (Part 2) : 2004 | 01 January 2019 |
| 47 | Power Inverters for use in photovoltaic power system | IS 16221 (Part 2) : 2015 | 30 June 2019 |
| 48 | Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic inverters | IS 16169: 2014 | 30 June 2019 |
| 49 | Storage battery | IS 16270: 2014 | 01 January 2019 |
Documents Required for BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players
Following is a list of the essential documents required for BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players –
- Filled out Construction Data Form (CDF) or Critical Component List (CCL) Form
- Filled out the BIS application form
- For Foreign Manufacturers, proof of an Authorised Indian Representative Company Registration.
- Marking Label or Details of Marking on the product
- ISO Certificate of the manufacturer
- Technical specification sheet of product or user manual
- Photo ID of the AIR or Authorised Signatory
- Trademark Registration Certificate
- Authorisation Letter (in case the owner of the trademark is different from the manufacturer)
- Business License of the manufacturing unit
- Scope of the Business License
- Trademark Authorisation Letter
Procedure for BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players
Following is the procedure for BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players:
Procedure for Domestic Manufacturers-
- The manufacturers must first submit their online applications
- The product samples being registered need to be tested at a lab that is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the CRS or Compulsory Registration Scheme.
- Applicants or Manufacturers must submit an undertaking or affidavit as per Format C
- Then the required fees are to be paid.
- Hard copies of the application form for the Certification must be submitted along with the testing report copies within 15 days
Procedure for Foreign Manufacturers-
- Foreign manufacturers must first appoint an AIR or Authorised Indian Representative
- The Authorized Indian Representative starts the online application process.
- The product samples being registered need to be tested at a BIS-certified lab under the CRS or Compulsory Registration Scheme.
- An authorised Indian Representative needs to submit an undertaking or affidavit as per Format A or Format B, as per the guidelines.
- Requisite fees are to be paid.
- Hard copies of the application form for the Certification must be submitted along with the testing report copies within 15 days
Points to Remember Once the Application for BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players has been Submitted
- Registration is only granted for two years. The BIS Licence must be renewed every two years.
- Inclusions are allowed. Hence, manufacturers can apply for newer models of already registered products to be certified under the same registration.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- When a licence is granted, it can be accessed through the online portal.
Conclusion
BIS CRS Certification for Optical Disc Players is very important. Not only is it necessary for Optical Disc Players to be registered as per the CRS, but having a BIS CRS Certification ensures the product’s high quality and reliability, which helps attract more customers.
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