{"id":48959,"date":"2022-09-19T15:20:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T09:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=48959"},"modified":"2022-09-19T15:20:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T09:50:05","slug":"how-to-get-bis-certification-for-electronic-video-games-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-electronic-video-games-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain BIS Certification for Electronic Video Games in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There was a time when basic games were played. Now times have changed; in electronic video games, an interactive system is created with which multiple players can play. The gaming industry is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. Playing electronic video games is one of the finest methods to develop your hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and mental capacity. However, playing video games excessively can be detrimental. In July 2013, under Scheme II Schedule II, an electronic video game came under the BIS CRS. Nowadays, every age group, especially kids. By taking this into consideration, the Indian Government and BIS made it mandatory to register video games as per IS 616:2017. In this blog, we will discuss <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\">BIS Certification<\/a><\/strong> for Electronic Video Games.<\/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-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#What_is_BIS_CRS\" >What is BIS CRS?<\/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-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#Essential_Factors_for_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\" >Essential Factors for BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<\/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-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#Documents_Required_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\" >Documents Required to Obtain BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<\/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-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#Procedure_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\" >Procedure to Obtain BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<\/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-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#Guidelines_for_the_Nomination_of_AIR_Authorised_Indian_Representative\" >Guidelines for the Nomination of\nAIR (Authorised Indian Representative)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-bis-certification-for-electronic-video-games-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BIS_CRS\"><\/span>What is BIS CRS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS CRS stands for Bureau of Indian Standards Compulsory Registration Scheme. The <strong>Ministry of Electronics &amp; Information Technology (MeitY)<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meity.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> released a notification. The notification stated that the group of electronic products should be categorized under the CRS. So, the manufacturer cannot sell the products enlisted in the notification without proper BIS CRS Certification. When MeitY released the notification for BIS CRS Certification in 2012, it only contained 15 product categories of electronic devices. In the year 2014, an additional 15 more product categories were added through MeitY. In the year 2016, made Indian languages compulsory in smartphones, and 13 more product categories were added. In 2017, to foster New &amp; Renewable energy, five additional product categories were added vide solar panels, systems, devices and components goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) order 2017. According to the BIS CRS Certification Scheme order, no manufacturer shall be allowed to import, sell, or distribute electronic products that are not up to mark for Indian standards. All electronic products need to have a CRS mark and unique registration number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Factors_for_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\"><\/span>Essential Factors for BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the\nfour factors on which BIS License depends; without these, no one can apply for\nIndian BIS Certification for Electronic Video games. To obtain BIS\nCertification, an applicant needs to fulfil the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Product:<\/strong> If a manufacturer manufactures\nmore than one product, then two separate BIS certifications must be obtained\nfor every product. For example, manufacturers manufacturing electronic video\ngames and remotes must file two different certification applications with BIS.<\/li><li><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong>&nbsp;The BIS Certification is\nonly issued to the device manufacturer. The importers, traders or retailers do\nnot apply for the BIS registration certificate. However, they can act as an Indian\nAuthorised Representative (AIR) of a manufacturer in India if the manufacturer\ndoes not have their managing office in India. However, the BIS license is only\nissued in the manufacturer&#8217;s name.<\/li><li><strong>Manufacturing Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;The application &amp;\nsupporting documents shall mention a proper manufacturing unit. If a\nmanufacturer has more manufacturing units for a product, then separate BIS Certification\nis required for every manufacturing unit.<\/li><li><strong>Trademark\/Brand:<\/strong>&nbsp;A manufacturer\nmanufacturing the same product for more than one brand has to apply for a\nseparate BIS license with BIS. For example, manufacturers manufacturing\nelectronic video games for brands A &amp; B must apply for two separate BIS\nLicenses with authority.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required to Obtain BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some vital\ndocuments required to obtain BIS Certification for Electronic Video Games:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Business License of the manufacturing premises;<\/li><li>ISO Certificate of the manufacturer;<\/li><li>Trademark Certificate;<\/li><li>Nomination Letter of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) in\ncase of the foreign manufacturer;<\/li><li>Technical Specification sheet or product manual of the applied\nelectronic product;<\/li><li>Scope of the Business License;<\/li><li>Latter of authorization in case of signatory person is other\nthan the head of the manufacturing facility;<\/li><li>The manufacturer does not own a letter of Trademark\nauthorization in case of a brand;<\/li><li>Testing documents (Filled CCL &amp; CDF).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Obtain_BIS_Certification_for_Electronic_Video_Games\"><\/span>Procedure to Obtain BIS\nCertification for Electronic Video Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure\nfor BIS Certification for Electronic Video Games also vary on the geographic\naddress of manufacturing premises; the BIS Certification procedure for domestic\nis different from the process for Foreign manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process\nfor Indian (Domestic) Manufacturer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Submit the online application form for BIS Certification;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Product sample testing is done through the BIS-approved\nlaboratory;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step3:<\/strong> Submit an online or offline hardcopy of the application along\nwith the required vital documents and pay the prescribed fees of the\nCertification;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> BIS authorized officers verify the application form and test\nreport of the product samples;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Grant of BIS Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process\nfor Foreign Manufacturer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, you need to appoint Authorised Indian Representative\n(AIR) who can represent the foreign manufacturer in India;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Submit the online application form for BIS Certification;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Get product sample testing done through the BIS-approved\nlaboratory;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Submit an online or offline hardcopy of the application form\nalong with the required vital document and pay the prescribed fees of the\nCertification;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> BIS authorized officers verify the application form and test\nreport of the product samples;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Grant of BIS Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_the_Nomination_of_AIR_Authorised_Indian_Representative\"><\/span>Guidelines for the Nomination of\nAIR (Authorised Indian Representative)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign (Overseas)\napplicants must nominate Authorised Indian Representative for their operations\nin India to obtain BIS Certificate if they don&#8217;t have a branch office in India.\nAs a local authorized representative, AIR is responsible for submitting and\nmanaging the BIS Certification application process and is available to answer\nthe questions. Following are the guidelines to be followed by the foreign manufacturer\nto nominate the AIR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Clause 1:<\/strong> In case a foreign manufacturer\nhas a branch office or liaison office in India, but the proprietor or\nregistered user of the trademark\/brand appearing on the product is located in\nIndia, the owner of the trademark\/brand will become AIR.<\/li><li><strong>Clause 2<\/strong>: If a foreign manufacturer\ndoesn&#8217;t have a branch office or liaison office in India, but the proprietor or\nregistered user of the trademark\/brand appearing on the devices is located in\nIndia, the owner of the trademark\/brand will become AIR.<\/li><li><strong>Clause 3:<\/strong> In case the manufacturer\ndoesn&#8217;t have a liaison office located in India, and there is no registered user\nor proprietor of the trademark\/brand appearing on the product located in India.\nThen the other entity will become the AIR.<\/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 BIS released an official notification stating the requirement of compulsory registration for the said product under Scheme II. Any manufacturer around the globe, including India, that wishes to manufacture electronic video games has to be registered with the CRS under BIS. Without a valid BIS Certification, no manufacturer can trade or sell its devices in the Indian market.<\/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-certification-for-wireless-headphones-earphones\/\">How to Obtain BIS Certification for Wireless Headphones &amp; Earphones in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was a time when basic games were played. Now times have changed; in electronic video games, an interactive system is created with which multiple players can play. The gaming industry is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. Playing electronic video games is one of the finest methods to develop your hand-eye coordination, problem-solving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":48960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[243],"tags":[2727],"acf":{"service_id":"221"},"authorName":"Krishna Kumar","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-62.jpg","authorDescription":"Krishna Kumar has completed BA-LLB with a specialization in constitutional Laws from ICFAI University. As a recent graduate, He has both legal research and content writing experience in various law firms. 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