How Long Does It Take to Get BIS CRS Registration?
The timeline for the grant of BIS CRS registration Certificate is approximately thirty working days from date of application. However, the duration may extend if delays are encountered in the testing and application processing procedures, either owing to the workload of the Department or inaccuracies in the application.
Government Fee for BIS CRS Certification
- Application Fee for New License : Rs.1000
- Annual License Fee : Rs.1000
- Processing Fee with 1 test report included : Rs 50,000 (20% Discount for Registered MSMEs)
- Additional Test Report Submission : Rs.20,000 per report
- Renewal Fee : Rs.50,000 for 2 years
- Renewal Fee (more than 2 years duration) : Rs.25,000 per year of addition
- Fee for Inclusion of new varieties, models or extension of the scope of the licence : Rs.30,000 per application
Penal Consequences for Not Registering Under BIS CRS
If a manufacturer does not hold BIS CRS Certification and continues to sell his products in the Indian market, he may face punishment under the following provisions :
- “Seizure and deformation of products beyond use” under Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012, notified by MeitY
- Under the BIS provisions, imprisonment extends to a term of two years or fine of two lakh rupees for first contravention and not less than five lakh rupees for the second and subsequent contravention. It may extend up to ten times the value of goods or articles produced, sold, offered to be sold, affixed or applied with a Standard Mark including Hallmark.
Note : Where the value of the good, as mentioned in point 2 above, cannot be determined for the purpose of a fine, the annual turnover in the previous financial year shall be taken as the value of goods or articles for such contravention.