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S.No. Subject Date of Circular
1 Guidelines for implementation of Parallel Testing for products covered under Electronics and Information technology Goods (Requirements of Compulsory registration Order), 2021 09 Jan 2024
2 Guidelines for parallel testing of products- Reg 12 Jun 2023
3 Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 09 May 2023
4 Guidelines for refund of fee submitted for various services under Scheme-II of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 09 May 2023
5 Addition of product category under Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 26 Apr 2023
6 Gazette Notification of QCO on Cotton Bales 03 Mar 2023
7 Guidelines for Implementation of Parallel Testing 19 Dec 2022
8 Extension of the last date of implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 21 Nov 2022
9 Guidelines for implementation of Revised IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 10 Oct 2022
10 Abeyance of Market Surveillance of Products Covered Under Compulsory Registration Scheme 14 Jun 2022
11 Market surveillance of products covered under Compulsory Registration Scheme 28 Apr 2022
12 Regarding Test Reports and documents submitted by applicant for grant of licence/ inclusions - Amendment 16 Mar 2022
13 Polyphosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 04 Feb 2022
14 Setting up a helpdesk-cum-call center at BIS Headquarters 13 Jan 2022
15 Extension of the last date of implementation of IS 1293: 2019- Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes of Rated Voltage up to and Including 250 V and Rated Current up to and Including 16 A. 22 Oct 2021
16 Advisory for licensees regarding operation of licenses granted under Compulsory Registration Scheme 10 Sep 2021
17 User Manual for Password Reset 09 Aug 2021
18 Integration of LIMS with CRS website 30 Jul 2021
19 Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 15 Jun 2021
20 Gazette Notification for extension of phase V of CRO 12 Mar 2021
21 Certification of Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear as per IS/IEC 60947 various parts, under Scheme II of BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 14 Jan 2021
22 Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 11 Nov 2020
23 Gazette Notification for list of items under CRO-Phase V 05 Oct 2020
24 Regarding Test Reports and Document submitted by applicant for grant of registration / inclusion 05 Oct 2020
25 First Licence for 'Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting' as per IS 16103(Part 1) : 2012 29 Sep 2020
26 First Licence for 'Induction Stove' as per IS 302-2-6 : 2009 29 Sep 2020
27 First Licence for 'Rice Cooker' as per IS 302-2-15 : 2009 29 Sep 2020
28 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for implementation of revised IS 1293:2019 using in host/end products covered under CRO 03 Aug 2020
29 Publication of Information under Smart Registration process to preserve confidentiality of product prior to their launch in Indian Market - Reg 16 Jul 2020
30 First licence for 'Storage Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Application' as per IS 16270 : 2014 14 Jul 2020
31 Implementation of Amendment I to IS 16046 (Part 1) : 2018/IEC 62133 : 2017 and IS 16046 (Part 2) : 2018/IEC 62133-2 : 2017. 02 Jul 2020
32 Implementation of Revised IS 1293 : 2019 24 Jun 2020
33 Relaxation in online Test Request 17 Jun 2020
34 Processing of Applications for grant/ inclusion/ service requests on the basis of online submission of documents 30 Apr 2020
35 SMART Registration - Discontinuation of offline test reports 20 Apr 2020
36 Gazette Notification concerning expansion of list of items under CRO-Phase IV 01 Apr 2020
37 Temporary measures for relaxation of provision of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 for renewal of licence with late fee and renewal of deferred licence 30 Mar 2020
38 Extension of Concurrent Running Period - Amendment to IS and Revised IS 27 Mar 2020
39 Refund of Online Fee 27 Feb 2020
40 Extension of Date of Implementation of revised IS 16046 11 Feb 2020
41 Gazette Notification for Quality Control Order for Plugs and Socket-Outlets 05 Dec 2019
42 FAQs - Cells and Batteries 14 Nov 2019
43 Marking requirement for CRS as per BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulation 06 Sep 2019
44 Online module for revision of IS 16046 as per Option A 16 Jul 2019
45 FAQ for cells and batteries 21 Jun 2019
46 SMART Registration 15 May 2019
47 Automatic processing of Model Withdrawal and CCL updation 09 May 2019
48 Applicability of IS 16333 (Part 3) 01 May 2019
49 "SMART Registration (CRS)" - Launch Event 28 Mar 2019
50 Revision of IS 16046 : 2015 11 Mar 2019
51 Guidelines for Implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 10322 (Part 5/ Sec 5):2013, "Luminaires: Part 5 Particular requirements, Section 5 Flood light" 28 Jan 2019
52 Issue of letters with QR Codes 08 Jan 2019
53 Marking of the website reference of the Bureau 31 Aug 2018
54 Acceptance of Test Reports for the product Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic CPV)modules issued before MNRE guidelines 30 Aug 2018
55 Marking details/ratings of registered product 30 Aug 2018
56 Automated Renewal/Deferment/Lapsing 20 Jul 2018
57 Gazzette Notification for revision of IS 16046 : 2015 20 Jul 2018
58 Implementation of BIS Regulations 2018 10 Jul 2018
59 BIS Rules 2018 25 Jun 2018
60 Gazette notification for extension of concurrent running IS 616 20 Jun 2018
61 Extension in date of Implementation of revised IS 616 : 2010/IEC 60065 : 2014 18 Jun 2018
62 BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 04 Jun 2018
63 Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3) for Mobile Phones 23 Apr 2018
64 Corrigendum to Standard Mark for products notified by Ministry of New and Renewal Energy under CRO 10 Apr 2018
65 Implementation of revised IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017 28 Dec 2017
66 Coverage of products under Phase-III of CRO 19 Dec 2017
67 Gazette notification for Standard Mark for products under phase III of CRO 17 Oct 2017
68 Guidelines for implementation of revised IS 616:2017/IEC 60065:2014 13 Sep 2017
69 Electronic Labelling (e-labelling) Guidelines 13 Sep 2017
70 Revised Guidelines for Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2016 04 Aug 2017
71 Discontinuation of Demand Draft 23 Jun 2017
72 Guidelines for Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2016 - Mobile Phone Handsets Part 3 - Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets - Specific Requirements 13 Jun 2017
73 Extension of date of implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) : 2012 15 Feb 2017
74 Extension of date of implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 30 Dec 2016
75 Testing facility for "LED lamps" in BNBOL (Electrical Lab:Input for CRS website) 29 Dec 2016
76 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) : 2012 14 Dec 2016
77 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 16102 (Part -1): 2012 02 Dec 2016
78 Revised undertaking for Implementation of Revised IS 16046 26 Oct 2016
79 Extension of payment by DD 09 Sep 2016
80 Extension of concurrent running period of IS 16046:2012 and IS 16046:2015 16 Aug 2016
81 Extension of payment by DD 11 Aug 2016
82 Submission of documents related to CRS 02 Aug 2016
83 Enquiry related to status of application 02 Aug 2016
84 Multiple applications and Registrations for same product and same brand 28 Jul 2016
85 Submission of documents through post 11 Jul 2016
86 Withdrawal of Tatkal Scheme for Registration 11 Jul 2016
87 Discontinuation of payment by NEFT and DD 01 Jul 2016
88 Online Submission of Renewal of Registration Application 24 Jun 2016
89 Standard Mark on Products 20 Jun 2016
90 Revision of Service Tax 02 Jun 2016
91 Submission of application for grant of Registration by post 02 Jun 2016
92 Implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 22 Feb 2016
93 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised IS 16046:2015/ IEC 62133: 2012 09 Feb 2016
94 Vectograph version of Standard Mark 08 Feb 2016
95 Frequently observed shortcomings in Application 04 Feb 2016
96 Model Affidavit cum Undertaking (Format C) to be furnished by Manufacturer located in India 01 Feb 2016
97 Format for Nomination of Authorized Indian Representative for Foreign Applicants 01 Feb 2016
98 Submission of inclusion request where Registration has not been granted 05 Jan 2016
99 Guidelines for nomination of Authorized Indian Representative for foreign application under CRS(including Format A and Format B) 30 Dec 2015
100 Guidelines for use of Standard Mark and labelling requirement 03 Dec 2015
101 Test Reports from lab under suspension 20 Nov 2015
102 Revision of service tax w.e.f. 15/11/2015 13 Nov 2015
103 Submission of original Test Report for Grant of Registration/Inclusion 06 Oct 2015
104 Online submission of application for product model inclusion 10 Sep 2015
105 Extension of implementation of requirements for plug pin as per IS 1293 17 Aug 2015
106 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No. 1 to IS 16102 (P1) : 2012 10 Jun 2015
107 Responsiblities of Indian representative (Conflict of interest) 23 Apr 2015
108 Extension of date for implementation of revised standard IS 302-2-25:2014 for microwave oven 13 Mar 2015
109 Extension of validity period 28 Jan 2015
110 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No. 1 to IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 03 Dec 2014
111 Guideline for Implementation of IS 302-2-25 : 2014 27 Oct 2014
112 Implementation of rev. standard IS 302-2-25:2014 for microwave oven 14 Aug 2014
113 Decision regarding critical component 14 Jul 2013

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