S.No. Subject Date of Circular
1 Guidelines for verification of rated capacity for portable sealed secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries 10 Feb 2026
2 Extension of date of implementation of IS 18112 'Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification' 30 Jan 2026
3 Extension of last date of implementation of revised IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1:2020 21 Jan 2026
4 Extension of last date of implementation of IS 16103 (Part 1):2025 /IEC 62031: 2018 01 Jan 2026
5 Guidelines for transition to Revised IS/IEC 61730-1 : 2023 and IS/IEC 61730-2: 2023 from IS/IEC 61730-1 : 2016 and IS/IEC 61730-2: 2016 for Solar PV Modules 30 Dec 2025
6 Extension of last date of implementation of IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040 1: 2017 +AMD1: 2021 +AMD2: 2022 CSV 15 Oct 2025
7 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised IS 18112 'Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification' (Extension_of_implementation_timelines) 14 Oct 2025
8 Guidelines for implementation of IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1: 2017 +AMD1: 2021 +AMD2: 2022 CSV 10 Oct 2025
9 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised IS 18112 'Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification' 19 Sep 2025
10 Guidelines for implementation of IS 16103 (Part 1):2025 /IEC 62031: 2018 09 Sep 2025
11 Guidelines for implementation of IS 16242 (Part 1):2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017 21 Aug 2025
12 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No 1 to IS 16270: 2023 (Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic application - General requirements and methods of test) 11 Aug 2025
13 Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 03 Jul 2025
14 Revised Guidelines for Implementation of IS 18112 'Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification' 23 Jun 2025
15 Guidelines for Implementation of Amendment No.1 to IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 03 Jun 2025
16 Non-applicability of Security ER to Analog CCTV Cameras 01 Apr 2025
17 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised QCO for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules 27 Mar 2025
18 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised QCO for Power Invertors for use in Photovoltaic Power Systems 26 Mar 2025
19 Guidelines for implementation of IS 16270: 2023 (Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic application - General requirements and methods of test) 26 Mar 2025
20 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised QCO for Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters 26 Mar 2025
21 Gazette Notification dated 20.03.2025 for Extension of implementation timelines of IS 18112-DigitalTV 20 Mar 2025
22 Test stream 4 related to IS 18112 07 Mar 2025
23 07 Mar 2025
24 List of Registrations and models of CCTVs complying with ER for Security 28 Feb 2025
25 Extension of last date of implementation of revised IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1:2020 20 Feb 2025
26 Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Orders, 2025 notified by MNRE 27 Jan 2025
27 Advisory for applicants for Grant Of Licence under CRS 15 Jan 2025
28 Test stream related to IS 18112   Test Stream 1   Test Stream 2   Test Stream 3(Part 1)   Test Stream 3(Part 2) 04 Dec 2024
29 Guidelines for implementation of IS 302 (Part 1):2024 /IEC 60335-1:2020 27 Nov 2024
30 Acceptance of Test Reports issued for Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017 (PPO) for implementation of “Essential Requirement(s) for Security of CCTV 25 Nov 2024
31 Guidelines for Implementation of IS 18112 : 2022 'Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission Specification' 24 Oct 2024
32 Guidelines for implementation of Essential Requirement(s) for Security of CCTV 22 Oct 2024
33 Extension of last date of implementation of revised IS/IEC 60669-2-1 : 2021 16 Oct 2024
34 Extension of implementation timelines of Essential Requirements of CCTV in CRO 2021 09 Oct 2024
35 Guidelines for implementation of revised IS/IEC 60669-2-1 : 2021 27 Sep 2024
36 Online processing of CCL updation requests for Solar PV Modules 11 Jun 2024
37 Amendment to the "Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021" 09 Apr 2024
38 Guidelines for implementation of Parallel Testing for products covered under Electronics and Information technology Goods (Requirements of Compulsory registration Order), 2021 09 Jan 2024
39 Guidelines for parallel testing of products- Reg 12 Jun 2023
40 Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2023 09 May 2023
41 Guidelines for refund of fee submitted for various services under Scheme-II of Schedule-II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 09 May 2023
42 Addition of product category under Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 26 Apr 2023
43 Gazette Notification of QCO on Cotton Bales 03 Mar 2023
44 Guidelines for Implementation of Parallel Testing 19 Dec 2022
45 Extension of the last date of implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 21 Nov 2022
46 Guidelines for implementation of Revised IS 16333 (Part 3): 2022 10 Oct 2022
47 Abeyance of Market Surveillance of Products Covered Under Compulsory Registration Scheme 14 Jun 2022
48 Market surveillance of products covered under Compulsory Registration Scheme 28 Apr 2022
49 Regarding Test Reports and documents submitted by applicant for grant of licence/ inclusions - Amendment 16 Mar 2022
50 Polyphosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 04 Feb 2022
51 Setting up a helpdesk-cum-call center at BIS Headquarters 13 Jan 2022
52 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
53 Advisory for licensees regarding operation of licenses granted under Compulsory Registration Scheme 10 Sep 2021
54 User Manual for Password Reset 09 Aug 2021
55 Integration of LIMS with CRS website 30 Jul 2021
56 Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 15 Jun 2021
57 Gazette Notification for extension of phase V of CRO 12 Mar 2021
58 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
59 Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 11 Nov 2020
60 Gazette Notification for list of items under CRO-Phase V 05 Oct 2020
61 Regarding Test Reports and Document submitted by applicant for grant of registration / inclusion 05 Oct 2020
62 First Licence for 'Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting' as per IS 16103(Part 1) : 2012 29 Sep 2020
63 First Licence for 'Induction Stove' as per IS 302-2-6 : 2009 29 Sep 2020
64 First Licence for 'Rice Cooker' as per IS 302-2-15 : 2009 29 Sep 2020
65 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for implementation of revised IS 1293:2019 using in host/end products covered under CRO 03 Aug 2020
66 Publication of Information under Smart Registration process to preserve confidentiality of product prior to their launch in Indian Market - Reg 16 Jul 2020
67 First licence for 'Storage Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Application' as per IS 16270 : 2014 14 Jul 2020
68 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
69 Implementation of Revised IS 1293 : 2019 24 Jun 2020
70 Relaxation in online Test Request 17 Jun 2020
71 Processing of Applications for grant/ inclusion/ service requests on the basis of online submission of documents 30 Apr 2020
72 SMART Registration - Discontinuation of offline test reports 20 Apr 2020
73 Gazette Notification concerning expansion of list of items under CRO-Phase IV 01 Apr 2020
74 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
75 Extension of Concurrent Running Period - Amendment to IS and Revised IS 27 Mar 2020
76 Refund of Online Fee 27 Feb 2020
77 Extension of Date of Implementation of revised IS 16046 11 Feb 2020
78 Gazette Notification for Quality Control Order for Plugs and Socket-Outlets 05 Dec 2019
79 FAQs - Cells and Batteries 14 Nov 2019
80 Marking requirement for CRS as per BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulation 06 Sep 2019
81 Online module for revision of IS 16046 as per Option A 16 Jul 2019
82 FAQ for cells and batteries 21 Jun 2019
83 SMART Registration 15 May 2019
84 Automatic processing of Model Withdrawal and CCL updation 09 May 2019
85 Applicability of IS 16333 (Part 3) 01 May 2019
86 "SMART Registration (CRS)" - Launch Event 28 Mar 2019
87 Revision of IS 16046 : 2015 11 Mar 2019
88 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
89 Issue of letters with QR Codes 08 Jan 2019
90 Marking of the website reference of the Bureau 31 Aug 2018
91 Marking details/ratings of registered product 30 Aug 2018
92 Acceptance of Test Reports for the product Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic CPV)modules issued before MNRE guidelines 30 Aug 2018
93 Automated Renewal/Deferment/Lapsing 20 Jul 2018
94 Gazzette Notification for revision of IS 16046 : 2015 20 Jul 2018
95 Implementation of BIS Regulations 2018 10 Jul 2018
96 BIS Rules 2018 25 Jun 2018
97 Gazette notification for extension of concurrent running IS 616 20 Jun 2018
98 Extension in date of Implementation of revised IS 616 : 2010/IEC 60065 : 2014 18 Jun 2018
99 BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 04 Jun 2018
100 Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3) for Mobile Phones 23 Apr 2018
101 Corrigendum to Standard Mark for products notified by Ministry of New and Renewal Energy under CRO 10 Apr 2018
102 Implementation of revised IS 16333 (Part 3): 2017 28 Dec 2017
103 Coverage of products under Phase-III of CRO 19 Dec 2017
104 Gazette notification for Standard Mark for products under phase III of CRO 17 Oct 2017
105 Electronic Labelling (e-labelling) Guidelines 13 Sep 2017
106 Guidelines for implementation of revised IS 616:2017/IEC 60065:2014 13 Sep 2017
107 Gazette Notification concerning expansion of list of items under CRO-Phase III 29 Aug 2017
108 Revised Guidelines for Implementation of IS 16333 (Part 3): 2016 04 Aug 2017
109 Discontinuation of Demand Draft 23 Jun 2017
110 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
111 Extension of date of implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) : 2012 15 Feb 2017
112 Extension of date of implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 30 Dec 2016
113 Testing facility for "LED lamps" in BNBOL (Electrical Lab:Input for CRS website) 29 Dec 2016
114 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment 1 to IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) : 2012 14 Dec 2016
115 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 16102 (Part -1): 2012 02 Dec 2016
116 Revised undertaking for Implementation of Revised IS 16046 26 Oct 2016
117 Extension of payment by DD 09 Sep 2016
118 Extension of concurrent running period of IS 16046:2012 and IS 16046:2015 16 Aug 2016
119 Extension of payment by DD 11 Aug 2016
120 Submission of documents related to CRS 02 Aug 2016
121 Enquiry related to status of application 02 Aug 2016
122 Multiple applications and Registrations for same product and same brand 28 Jul 2016
123 Submission of documents through post 11 Jul 2016
124 Withdrawal of Tatkal Scheme for Registration 11 Jul 2016
125 Discontinuation of payment by NEFT and DD 01 Jul 2016
126 Online Submission of Renewal of Registration Application 24 Jun 2016
127 Standard Mark on Products 20 Jun 2016
128 Revision of Service Tax 02 Jun 2016
129 Submission of application for grant of Registration by post 02 Jun 2016
130 Implementation of Amendment 2 to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 22 Feb 2016
131 Guidelines for Implementation of Revised IS 16046:2015/ IEC 62133: 2012 09 Feb 2016
132 Vectograph version of Standard Mark 08 Feb 2016
133 Frequently observed shortcomings in Application 04 Feb 2016
134 Model Affidavit cum Undertaking (Format C) to be furnished by Manufacturer located in India 01 Feb 2016
135 Format for Nomination of Authorized Indian Representative for Foreign Applicants 01 Feb 2016
136 Submission of inclusion request where Registration has not been granted 05 Jan 2016
137 Guidelines for nomination of Authorized Indian Representative for foreign application under CRS(including Format A and Format B) 30 Dec 2015
138 Guidelines for use of Standard Mark and labelling requirement 03 Dec 2015
139 Test Reports from lab under suspension 20 Nov 2015
140 Revision of service tax w.e.f. 15/11/2015 13 Nov 2015
141 Submission of original Test Report for Grant of Registration/Inclusion 06 Oct 2015
142 Online submission of application for product model inclusion 10 Sep 2015
143 Extension of implementation of requirements for plug pin as per IS 1293 17 Aug 2015
144 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No. 1 to IS 16102 (P1) : 2012 10 Jun 2015
145 Responsiblities of Indian representative (Conflict of interest) 23 Apr 2015
146 Extension of date for implementation of revised standard IS 302-2-25:2014 for microwave oven 13 Mar 2015
147 Extension of validity period 28 Jan 2015
148 Guidelines for implementation of Amendment No. 1 to IS 13252 (Part 1) : 2010 03 Dec 2014
149 Guideline for Implementation of IS 302-2-25 : 2014 27 Oct 2014
150 Implementation of rev. standard IS 302-2-25:2014 for microwave oven 14 Aug 2014
151 Decision regarding critical component 14 Jul 2013