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