India communications and information technology department issued the “Electronics and information technology products (mandatory registration requirements) act, 2012”on September 7, 2012.the effective date of the act is March 7, 2013,then the products non-conformance can not enter the Indian market, the products in the control scope must get the BIS registration license before sale.
The products covered by the act including: Electronic games, laptops , desktop computers, plasma LED TV with screen size in 32 inch and above, the disc players with loudspeakers and the input power is 200 w and above, microwave oven, printers, plotters, scanners, wireless keyboard, set-top boxes, etc details see the company website certification board.
1. The Compulsory registration order will be effective based on manufacturing date or import date?
The order will come into forces on 03 July 2013 and would apply equally to goods manufactured locally or imported from foreign.
1. What would be the status of goods already in stock and in the market?
The products manufactured/imported before 03July 2013 would be covered under the provisions of this order.
2. What will happen to goods ordered and expected to come in July (deferment of shipments) or in transit?
The goods landing at Indian ports on or after 03 July 2013 must comply with the requirement sof Compulsory registration order and carry Self Declaration Statement.
4. Will the consignment be provisionally cleared at customs? Or will the consignment wait till the samples are tested?
The goods, if they land on Indian ports on or after 03July 2013 cannot be cleared at customs without the self declaration mark.
5. Can we not have voluntary declaration only and make it mandatory after Jan 2014?
The Compulsory Registration order mandating self declaration mark is law of the land which comes into force on 03July2013.
6. Who is eligible to get Unique Registration Number-the manufacturer or importer?
The unique registration number will be provided by BIS. This Number is linked to manufacturer, location of factory (even if located abroad) and product. Each manufacturing unit would have to apply separately for registration even if the same product is manufactured by the same manufacturer at different locations. However, local representatives under authorization of the manufacturer (Factory) may file the application for registration on behalf of the manufacturer.
7. What are list of document and test results to be submitted for registration?
A detailed application form required to be submitted for registration is available on BIS website. Wherever needed, the application may need to be substantiated with documents as required by the BIS.
7. What is the time period of testing/collection/registration?
The time period of testing is depending upon the work load of the laboratory chosen by the manufacturer. Samples for initial registration can be submitted directly to the labs by the manufacturer. Independent samples need to be collected only during surveillance process. The registration will be promptly processed by BIS if all submitted documents are in order.
9. What is the validity of test report?
As per BIS rules, the test report shall not be older than ninety days as on the date of submission of application for registration.
10. Self declaration mark will be on the product or packaging? What labeling/location of phrase for self-declaration have been fixed and where to refer for the same for specific product?
The declaration shall preferably be marked on the product; however, if it is not possible to mark it on the product due to limitation of size etc, it can be marked on packaging also. No location has been specified for marking. The declaration should be indelible, legible and clearly marked/visible on the product, as per requirements of the relevant Safety Standards.
11. What should the label display?
Label should display
“Self Declaration-conforming to IS…” followed by Registration No…
The standard number shall be followed by its year of publication separated with a colon.
For example “Self Declaration-Conforming to IS 13252:2010” Registration No. XX..XX
12. If manufacture is manufacturing under multiple brands, is registration required for each brand or allocated to manufacturer for all products which are manufactured?
Please refer to guidelines for series approval available on deity.gov.in
13. If product is certified at one manufacturing location, is it necessary that certification for that same product manufactured at other locations in country is done again?
The Unique registration number provided by BIS is for unique manufacturing location. Hence separate application has to be made for each location.
14. Who will bear the cost of registration?
The costs including those of surveillance are to be borne by the registered entity.
15. Is it required to get the product retested from a lab prior to renewal?
The renewal is done by BIS on submission of application for renewal within the stipulated time. Repeat testing is not specifically envisaged. However, test samples would be picked up for testing during surveillance.
16. Who is liable for testing of imported products-Importer or Foreign manufacture?
The registration is for the manufacturers (Factory).hence. it is the responsibility of manufacturer to get the products tested form BIS recognized laboratory. Importers may function on behalf of the manufacturer and only under authorization of the manufacturer.
17. Will the supplier’s test report be good enough for self declaration for importer or trading company?
The supplier’s test report is not acceptable.
18. What is the process of collecting product from foreign manufacturer?
It is the responsibility of manufacturer to get the products tested from any BIS recognized laboratory. Such products will be picked up from the market during surveillance.
19. What is the time period of testing/collection/registration?
The time period of testing is depending upon the work load of the laboratory chosen by the manufacturer. Samples for initial registration can be submitted directly to the labs by the manufacturer. Independent samples need to be collected only during surveillance process. The registration will be promptly processed by BIS if all submitted documents are in order.
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