{"id":48829,"date":"2022-09-16T14:08:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=48829"},"modified":"2022-09-16T14:08:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T08:38:11","slug":"how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A smart card reader is electronic hardware that writes and reads card data. Its main job is to read the card&#8217;s information and conduct the monetary transaction properly. Most retail establishments now use smart card readers so that transactions can be completed quickly and easily using a debit card, credit card, or both. Customers can choose to conduct a cashless transaction if they have a debit or credit card. An embedded integrated circuit, such as a secure micro controller, an equivalent processor with internal memory, or a memory chip, makes up a smart card. As per a report by Market Research Future (MRFR), the smart card reader market is expected to reach US$ 79,000 Million at a 40.8% <strong>CAGR<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Compound_annual_growth_rate\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> between 2018 and 2024. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for such smart card readers to be registered with BIS under the Compulsory Registration Scheme\u00a0under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010<em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>as of May 13, 2015. The right to produce, import\/export, store, sell, or distribute these goods in the Indian market is granted by obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\"><strong>BIS Certification<\/strong><\/a> for smart card readers. Due to the high risk of product-related customer grievances, the BIS has covered it under the Compulsory registration programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/#Essential_Requisites_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\" >Essential Requisites to Obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/#Documents_Required_for_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\" >Documents Required for BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/#Procedure_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\" >Procedure to Obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/#Other_Points_Related_to_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\" >Other Points Related to BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-smart-card-readers-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Requisites_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\"><\/span>Essential Requisites to Obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The four requisites that every certificate applicant must adhere\nto before applying for Indian BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers include\nthe following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong>&nbsp;The BIS Certification is only\n     issued to the product manufacturer. The importers, retailers or traders\n     are not eligible for the BIS certificate. However, they can act as an\n     Authorised Representative of a manufacturer in India if the manufacturer\n     does not have their liaisoning office in India. However, the license is\n     issued in the name of the manufacturer only.<\/li><li><strong>Product:<\/strong>&nbsp;If a manufacturer manufactures more\n     than one product, then two separate BIS certifications must be obtained\n     for each product. For example, manufacturers manufacturing smartphones and\n     chargers must file two separate certification applications with BIS.<\/li><li><strong>Manufacturing Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;The application and supporting\n     documents shall mention a proper manufacturing address. If a manufacturer\n     has more than one manufacturing premises for a product, then separate BIS\n     Certification is required for each manufacturing premises.<\/li><li><strong>Trademark or Brand:<\/strong>&nbsp;A manufacturer manufacturing the\n     same product for more than one brand has to apply for a separate license\n     with BIS. For example, if the manufacturer manufactures speakers for\n     brands A &amp; B, they must apply for two separate BIS Licenses with the\n     department.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\"><\/span>Documents Required for BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some vital documents required to obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Filled out CCL\/CDF form;<\/li><li>Business License of manufacturing\n     premises;<\/li><li>ISO Certificate of the manufacturing;<\/li><li>Letter of Authorisation (if the signatory\n     person is different from the owner of the manufacturing premises);<\/li><li>Letter of Trademark Authorization (in\n     case the Trademark is owned by an entity other than the manufacturer);<\/li><li>Photo ID of Authorized Signatory or\n     Authorized Indian Representative;<\/li><li>Duly filled BIS Application form;<\/li><li>Business License or Certificate of\n     Incorporation;<\/li><li>Marking Label or Information of marking\n     on the product;<\/li><li>Trademark Certificate;<\/li><li>Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)\n     Company registration proof in India (in case of a foreign manufacturer);<\/li><li>Technical Specification sheet of\n     user\/product manual.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\"><\/span>Procedure to Obtain BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of obtaining BIS Certification for Smart Card\nReaders varies based on the location of the manufacturing premises. Further,\nthe BIS Certification procedure for Indian (Domestic) differs from that for a\nforeign manufacturer. The main steps involved in obtaining BIS for smart card\nreaders include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Submit the online application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get the product sample testing done from BIS authorised\nlaboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Submit an offline or online hard copy of the\napplication form and the test report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;BIS officials verify the Application form and\nall required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Grant of BIS Certification&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIS Certification Procedure for Foreign Manufacturer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nominate Authorised Indian Representative\n(AIR) who can represent a foreign manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Submit the online application form and all required\ndocuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get the product sample tested from a\nBIS-authorised laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Submit the offline or online hardcopy of the\napplication, including the product sample test report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;BIS Officials verify the application form and\nall vital documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>&nbsp;Grant of BIS Certification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Points_Related_to_BIS_Certification_for_Smart_Card_Readers\"><\/span>Other Points Related to BIS Certification for Smart Card Readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hire a BIS-authorised testing\n     organisation &amp; an experienced compliance partner to get complete\n     guidance regarding the procedure for BIS certification for smart card\n     readers.<\/li><li>Ensure that the laboratory testing the\n     product sample has a valid licence and is not suspended. Further, the\n     laboratory must not be in the middle or about to get audited.<\/li><li>Before shipment of product samples, make\n     sure that complete arrangements have been made for the entire shipment\n     from the manufacturing location to the BIS testing laboratory&#8217;s door.<\/li><li>The manufacturer, brand owner &amp;\n     Indian Representative must have signed all essential documents. In\n     addition, vital documents must be notarised and stamped by the brand owner\n     and authorised Indian Representative (AIR).<\/li><li>The product information in the\n     Construction Data Form (CDF) and the details of the product components in\n     the Critical Component List (CCL) must be filled in briefly and\n     accurately.<\/li><li>A product Test report is valid for three\n     months, and before its expiry, the test report must be submitted to BIS.\n     If the applicant cannot submit the test report to BIS (Bureau of Indian\n     Standards), then the applicant will have to submit the new product sample\n     again for testing.<\/li><li>All essential documents must be ready before\n     the testing of the product sample.<\/li><li>After submitting essential documents,\n     including the product test report, the BIS typically takes about 15 days\n     to grant the BIS Certification. Sometimes, it may take 30 to 60 days,\n     which is a more realistic timeline to expect.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The obligatory BIS\/CRS Registration Scheme under IS standard IS 13252 (Part-1) now includes all Smart Card Readers. Without BIS Certification for smart card readers, the product cannot be imported, exported, or sold in the Indian markets. Therefore, it is essential to seek BIS Registration consulting services for such products, to get end-to-end help with all documentation requirements and to handle all communications with the BIS office in India.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certificate-for-power-adaptor\/\">How to Obtain BIS for Power Adaptor?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A smart card reader is electronic hardware that writes and reads card data. Its main job is to read the card&#8217;s information and conduct the monetary transaction properly. Most retail establishments now use smart card readers so that transactions can be completed quickly and easily using a debit card, credit card, or both. 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