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Approvals by product: what each import needs, in one matrix

Each of our 46 product guides lists every approval a product needs in India. Most electronics need BIS CRS, plastic EPR and Rs 500 LMPC registration; appliances need the ISI mark; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi models add a Rs 10,000 WPC ETA.

On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. How do I find which approvals my product needs?
  3. What do phones, computers and networking products need?
  4. What do audio, video and camera products need?
  5. What do chargers, batteries, solar and lighting products need?
  6. What do home appliances need?
  7. What do toys, helmets and pressure cookers need?
  8. Which approvals does almost every imported product need?
  9. Which HS codes do common products use?
  10. Which products are restricted or prohibited at import?
  11. What if my product is not clearly on any list?
  12. Which products have rules changing in 2026 and 2027?
  13. Does the country of manufacture change the approvals?
  14. What do marketplace sellers need to show for each product?
  15. Frequently asked questions
  16. Sources

Key facts at a glance

CRS product categories
66 on BIS's Scheme-II list[1]
CRS processing fee
Rs 25,000 a year, paid in advance, plus GST[2]
Standard for most CRS electronics
IS/IEC 62368-1:2023; old standards until 1 Nov 2028[3]
Household appliances QCO
In force 1 Oct 2026 (small 1 Jan, micro 1 Apr 2027)[4]
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model, self-declaration[5]
MTCTE for routers
Mandatory since 1 August 2024[6]
BEE mandatory list
Schedule A appliances, e.g. ACs, fridges, TVs[7]
Battery EPR
Register with CPCB before importing[8]
LMPC importer registration
Rs 500, within 90 days of starting[9]
Complete drones
Import prohibited since 9 Feb 2022[10]
Toy consignments
Random sample tested at an NABL lab[11]
Mobile phone HS code
85171300 (smartphones)[12]

Checked 2 November 2026 against the regulator's own documents.

Audio, video and radio

Power and charging

Computing and telecom

Lighting and home

Home appliances

Kitchen and consumer goods

How do I find which approvals my product needs?

Find your product in the matrix below, open its guide, and confirm the HS code with your customs broker. If it is not listed, the closest product with the same function and radio is usually the right starting point.

  1. 1
    Describe the product precisely

    Note what it does, whether it has a battery, a radio (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular), a mains plug, and whether it is sold in retail packs. These four facts drive most of the list.

  2. 2
    Fix the HS code

    Agree the 8-digit ITC(HS) code with your customs broker; it is declared on the Bill of Entry and decides import policy. The HS code approval finder maps codes to approvals.

  3. 3
    Find the BIS route

    Check whether the product is a CRS category (66 categories[1]) or covered by a Quality Control Order. The approval checker above does this for 20 electronics.

  4. 4
    Add radio, energy and waste rules

    Add WPC ETA for any radio, MTCTE for notified telecom equipment, BEE for listed appliances, and the three EPR regimes.

  5. 5
    Check dated changes

    Look at the QCO tracker and new rules 2026 for orders starting soon; the QCO deadline checker gives your date by business size.

  6. 6
    Ask when unsure

    Borderline products are common. Send the datasheet for a free compliance check.

What do phones, computers and networking products need?

Phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, printers, keyboards and smartwatches are BIS CRS products; Wi-Fi routers and GPS trackers are not CRS but need TEC MTCTE. Nearly all add WPC ETA for their radios and e-waste plus battery EPR.

Plastic EPR and LMPC registration apply to every product in this table when sold in retail plastic packs, so they are not repeated in each row.

Phones, computing and networking: product x approval matrix
ProductBIS route and standardWPC ETA / MTCTEBEEE-waste and battery EPR
Mobile phonesCRS: IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 and IS 16333 (Part 3)[13]ETA yes[14]; MTCTE exempt[15]No[16]E-waste ITEW15[17]; battery yes[18]
TabletsCRS, 'Laptop/Notebook/Tablet'[13]ETA yes[14]; MTCTE no[15]No[16]ITEW19[17]; battery yes[18]
LaptopsCRS, 'Laptop/Notebook/Tablet'[13]ETA if wireless[14]; MTCTE no[6]Voluntary[16]ITEW3[19]; battery yes[18]
MonitorsCRS, visual display units[20]ETA for smart monitors[21]See guideCEEW6[17]
PrintersCRS, printers/MFDs/plotters[20]ETA for Wi-Fi modelsVoluntary[7]ITEW6[17]
Keyboards and miceCRS for keyboards; mice not listed[13]ETA for wireless[14]; MTCTE noNo[16]E-waste depends[19]; battery for wireless[18]
SmartwatchesCRS, 'Smart Watches'[13]ETA yes; MTCTE exempt[15]No[16]E-waste unclear; battery yes[18]
Set-top boxesCRS, 'Set Top Box'[13]ETA depends[14]; MTCTE unclear[22]No[16]CEEW8[19]; battery if remote cells supplied
Wi-Fi routersNo CRS; adaptor only[13]ETA yes[14]; MTCTE yes[6]No[16]ITEW22[17]; battery for portable hotspots[18]
GPS trackersNot a CRS categoryMTCTE 'Tracking Device'[23]; ETA if Bluetooth or Wi-FiNoBattery yes[8]

What do audio, video and camera products need?

Earphones, speakers, TVs and CCTV cameras are CRS products; TVs also need a DGFT import licence and a mandatory BEE label. Complete drones cannot be imported at all except by exempt importers.

Audio, video, cameras and radios: product x approval matrix
ProductBIS route and standardWPC ETA / MTCTEOther gateE-waste and battery EPR
Bluetooth earphonesCRS, 'Wireless Headphone and Earphone'[13]ETA yes[5]; MTCTE no[6]NoneE-waste unclear[17]; battery yes[18]
Bluetooth speakersCRS, 'Bluetooth Speakers'[13]ETA yes[14]; MTCTE no[6]NoneE-waste depends[19]; battery for portables[18]
TelevisionsCRS[20]ETA for smart TVsDGFT licence[24]; BEE mandatory[7]CEEW1[17]
CCTV camerasCRS with ER 01:2024 security[13]ETA for Wi-Fi/4G[14]; MTCTE no[23]NoneCEEW9 on our reading[19]
Dash camsLikely CRS, Video Camera category[20]ETA for Wi-Fi/BluetoothNoneCEEW9[17]; battery if fitted
DronesNo CRS category[25]ETA not by self-declaration[5]DGFT prohibited[10]Battery yes
Walkie-talkiesNo CRS categoryETA even for licence-free 446 MHz[26]; MTCTE for VHF/UHF[27]CCPA listing rules[28]Battery yes

What do chargers, batteries, solar and lighting products need?

Power banks, adaptors, lithium-ion packs, UPS units, LED lamps, drivers, luminaires and solar products are CRS products. Extension boards are ISI products under IS 1293, and cables, smart plugs and e-bike chargers sit in grey areas.

Power, batteries, solar, lighting and accessories: product x approval matrix
ProductBIS route and standardWPC ETABEEE-waste and battery EPR
Power banksCRS[13]Only with Bluetooth or wireless charging[14]No[16]Battery yes[18]
Mobile chargersCRS, power adaptors for IT[13]Qi pads only[14]NoNo battery[18]
Wireless chargersNo named category[29]Yes[30]NoBattery only if built in
USB cablesNot a CRS category[13]No[14]No[16]No battery[18]
Lithium-ion battery packsCRS, IS 16046 (Part 2)[13]No[14]No[16]Battery yes; e-waste no[19]
UPS and invertersCRS, IS 16242 (Part 1)[13]Monitoring radios only[14]Voluntary[16]ITEW24/25[19]
E-bike chargersUnclear; nearest is standalone SMPS[13]Likely no[14]Voluntary EV charger label[16]No battery[18]
Solar panelsCRS under MNRE's 2025 order[31]NoVoluntary[32]CEEW14[33]
Solar invertersCRS[34]Monitoring radios only[21]Mandatory for grid-connected[7]ITEW25[17]
LED bulbsCRS, IS 16102 (Part 1)[13]Smart bulbs[14]Mandatory[35]CEEW18[17]
LED driversCRS, IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13)[13]Smart drivers[14]No[16]E-waste depends[19]
LED luminairesCRS, 8 categories[20]Smart fittingsNo[32]CEEW18
Extension boardsISI, IS 1293[36]Wi-Fi models[14]No[16]Not in Schedule I[19]
Smart plugsUnclear: possibly ISI under IS 1293[13]Yes[14]No[16]Likely no battery[18]

What do home appliances need?

Most home appliances need the ISI mark (through FMCS for a foreign factory) and e-waste EPR; ACs, refrigerators, washing machines, ceiling fans and storage water heaters also need a mandatory BEE label. Microwaves and induction cooktops are the exception: they are CRS products.

Home appliances: product x approval matrix
ProductBIS route and standardBEEE-waste codeWatch out for
Air conditionersISI, IS 1391[37]Mandatory, Rs 30 per AC[38]CEEW4[17]ACs with refrigerant reported Prohibited[39]
RefrigeratorsISI, IS 17550 (Part 1)[40]Mandatory, Rs 15 per fridge[38]CEEW2[17]Side-by-side models voluntary[41]
Washing machinesISI, IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 7)[42]Mandatory since 2024[43]CEEW3[17]Star table runs to 31 Dec 2026[43]
Water heatersISI, IS 2082[44]Storage heaters only, Rs 5[38]LSEEW11 on our reading[17]BEE label covers storage heaters only[7]
Ceiling fansISI, IS 374[45]Mandatory, Rs 2 per fan[38]LSEEW14[17]Also fan safety under IS 302-2-80[46]
Microwave ovensCRS, IS 302-2-25[20]Voluntary[32]LSEEW9[47]Excluded from the 2026 appliances QCO[48]
Induction cooktopsCRS, IS 302-2-6[20]Voluntary; mandatory 1 Jan 2027 per BEE portal[32]Not named[47]BEE change in 2027
Electric kettlesISI under the 2026 QCO[4]NoLSEEW33[47]ISI from 1 Oct 2026[4]
Electric ironsISI, IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 3)[49]No[50]LSEEW20[47]Steamers sit under the 2026 QCO[4]
Mixer grindersISI, IS 4250[51]NoLSEEW21 closest[47]Food processors joined in 2026[4]
Room heatersISI, IS 302 (Part 2/Sec 30)[49]NoLSEEW11-13[47]Heating mats under the 2026 QCO[4]
Water purifiersISI for RO, IS 16240[52]NoNot named[47]Annual report to SPCB[52]

What do toys, helmets and pressure cookers need?

All three need the ISI mark under their own Quality Control Order, through FMCS when made abroad. Toys also face a random sample test at customs.

Non-electrical consumer goods: product x approval matrix
ProductOrder and standardIn force sinceMinimum marking fee (large firm)Extra checks
ToysToys QCO: IS 9873 parts, IS 15644 for electric toys[53]1 January 2021[54]Rs 98,000 a year (non-electric)[55]Customs sample to an NABL lab[11]
HelmetsHelmet QCO: IS 4151[56]1 June 2021[56]Rs 46,000 a year[57]9 helmets for testing[58]
Pressure cookersPressure cooker QCO: IS 2347[59]1 February 2021[60]Rs 46,000 a year[61]CCPA recall precedent[62]

Which approvals does almost every imported product need?

Three registrations apply to almost every boxed consumer import, whatever the product: the IEC, plastic EPR and LMPC registration. Budget for them even when the product itself needs no BIS certificate, as with USB cables.

  • IEC: no import without one[63]; Rs 500[64].
  • Plastic EPR: importers of goods in plastic packaging are covered[65]. CPCB counted 52,935 importers among 62,175 registered PIBOs in June 2026[66].
  • LMPC: rule 27 registration for anyone importing commodities for sale[9], plus the label declarations.

The first electronics import checklist and EPR for small importers walk through these for a first shipment.

Which HS codes do common products use?

The HS code sets duty and import policy but does not by itself decide BIS coverage; BIS goes by the product description in the order. Confirm every code with your broker, because a wrong code can mean a held shipment.

The codes below are the ones our product guides use. Some are verified against the ITC(HS) schedule; others are reported and should be checked.

Common ITC(HS) codes from our product guides
ProductITC(HS) codeStatus
Mobile phones (smartphones)85171300[12]Verified
Bluetooth earphones (TWS)85183011[12]Verified
Smartwatches85176290[67]Verified
Power banks / Li-ion packs85076000[12]Verified
Mobile chargers85044030[12]Likely
LED bulbs85395200[12]Verified
Keyboards84716040[12]Verified
Set-top boxes85287100[12]Verified
Televisions85287211 to 85287219 by screen size[24]Verified
Solar panels85414300 modules; 85414200 cells[68]Verified
DronesHeading 8806[10]Verified; Prohibited
ToysHeading 9503[69]Reported

Which products are restricted or prohibited at import?

Complete drones are prohibited, colour TVs are restricted and need a DGFT licence, and ACs with refrigerant are reported as prohibited. Laptops and tablets are reported to need an Import Management System authorisation.

  • Drones: CBU, SKD and CKD imports prohibited from 9 February 2022[10], with exceptions for government, R&D and defence[10]; components are Free[10].
  • Televisions: Restricted, DGFT licence needed[24].
  • Air conditioners: reported Prohibited for units with refrigerant; check the current DGFT notification[39].
  • Laptops and tablets: trade sources report an IMS authorisation under HSN 8471[70].
  • Toys: every consignment is sampled and tested[11].

Read the DGFT portal guide for how licences are filed.

What if my product is not clearly on any list?

Borderline products are common: smart plugs, e-bike chargers, wireless chargers, mice, dash cams and USB cables all sit near, but not inside, a named category. In each case our guide says what is confirmed, what is our reading, and whom to ask.

For example, no CRS category is named 'wireless charger'[29], but the adaptor in the box is a CRS product[20]. Dash cams are not named either; the closest category is Video Camera[20]. E-bike chargers have no CRS category; the nearest is standalone SMPS, and that fit is unverified[13]. Many electronics are not named in e-waste Schedule I[17]. When a product is borderline, ask BIS or CPCB in writing and keep the reply with your customs file, or get a free compliance check. Read does my product need BIS? for the method.

Which products have rules changing in 2026 and 2027?

The main dated changes are the household appliances QCO from 1 October 2026, the TV satellite-receiver standard from 26 January 2027, revised LED lamp and luminaire standards by 2 February 2027 and screen protectors joining CRS on 1 April 2027.

Track them in the compliance calendar.

Does the country of manufacture change the approvals?

No. Approvals depend on the product, not the origin, but origin changes the route: a foreign factory uses FMCS rather than domestic Scheme-I for the ISI mark, and needs an Indian representative for CRS. Country guides cover shipping, documents and supplier checks.

See importing from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Germany, the USA, Hong Kong and Thailand. Country-and-product guides start with power banks from China and toys from China.

What do marketplace sellers need to show for each product?

Amazon and Flipkart ask for the same approvals the law requires: the BIS registration or licence number, and often the WPC ETA and EPR registration. The Standard Mark must appear on the product or pack with the R-number[75].

Use the Amazon listing checklist, the Flipkart listing checklist and the guides for Amazon sellers, Flipkart sellers and D2C brands. To verify a supplier's certificate, follow how to verify a BIS licence.

Frequently asked questions

How many products does BIS CRS cover?

BIS's Scheme-II list shows 66 numbered categories, the latest being screen protectors for smartphones[1]. Each of our product guides says which category applies.

Do I need BIS for USB cables?

No. Cables are not a CRS category[13]. You still need plastic EPR[76] and LMPC registration for retail packs.

Does every wireless product need WPC ETA?

Devices in de-licensed bands need an ETA[5], filed by self-declaration for Rs 10,000 per model[5]. Drones, radar and jammers cannot use self-declaration[5].

Do Wi-Fi routers need BIS?

Not for the router itself; only its external adaptor is a CRS product[13]. Routers need TEC MTCTE since 1 August 2024[6].

Which appliances need a BEE star label?

Schedule A appliances, including ACs, refrigerators, TVs and LED lamps[7]. Laptops and microwave ovens are voluntary[16][32].

Can I import drones into India?

Complete drones have been prohibited since 9 February 2022[10]. Government bodies, R&D entities and defence users are exempt[10], and components are Free[10].

Do toys need testing at the port?

Yes. A sample from each toy consignment is picked at random and tested at an NABL lab[11]. The toys also need the ISI mark under IS 9873 or IS 15644[53].

Which products need battery EPR?

Anything that is or contains a battery, because importers of equipment containing batteries are producers[77]. That covers phones, laptops, power banks, earbuds and smartwatches.

Are kettles and small appliances now under BIS?

Yes. The household appliances QCO, S.O. 1739(E), covers 90 named appliances[4] from 1 October 2026 for large firms[4].

Does the HS code decide whether BIS applies?

Not on its own. The Steel QCO, for example, says its HS codes are indicative and the order applies by Indian Standard[78]. Use the product description and the order's list.

Sources 78 documents, 65 official

Each number in the text links to the document below. Labels show the type of source; see our editorial policy.

  1. Official portal BIS - Products under Compulsory Certification, Scheme-II (Registration Scheme/CRS), last updated 26 Oct 2026 · 26 October 2026
  2. Gazette Gazette of India Extraordinary No. 142 (25 Feb 2026): BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2026, F. No. BS/XI/11/01/2025-26 · 25 February 2026
  3. Gazette MeitY S.O. 4997(E) · 29 October 2025
  4. Gazette Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 (S.O. 1739(E)) · 6 April 2026
  5. Official portal Equipment Type Approval (ETA) - DoT eServices Portal (last updated 28-05-2025) · 28 May 2025
  6. Official circular TEC F.No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC Amendment Notification with Annexure-I list of products notified under MTCTE and mandatory dates · 1 July 2024Not yet confirmed officially
  7. Gazette Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 - Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26 Dec 2025, Gazette of India Extraordinary Part III Sec 4 (CG-DL-E-29122025-268894) · 26 December 2025
  8. Official portal CPCB FAQs (General) under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
  9. Official portal The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 (G.S.R. 202(E), 7 March 2011) - copy hosted by Directorate of Legal Metrology, West Bengal · 7 March 2011
  10. Gazette DGFT Notification No. 54/2015-2020 dated 09.02.2022 (ITC(HS) 2022 with Annexures) · 9 February 2022
  11. Official circular JNCH Nhava Sheva Public Notice No. 113/2019 (13 December 2019) - procedure for clearance of toys · 13 December 2019
  12. Official portal DGFT ITC(HS) code lookup (Export-Import Policy & Statistics)Not yet confirmed officially
  13. Official portal BIS CRS portal - Standard Number(s) list (product category vs IS number)Not yet confirmed officially
  14. Official circular DoT WPC OM R-11017/01/2018-PP(part-1): Issuance of ETA for License-Exempt Wireless Equipment Devices · 9 September 2024Not yet confirmed officially
  15. Gazette DoT S.O. 2372(E): exemption of five categories from prior MTCTE · 24 May 2022Not yet confirmed officially
  16. Official portal BEE Star Label portal - Voluntary Appliance listNot yet confirmed officially
  17. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 - G.S.R. 801(E), Gazette of India (CPCB copy) · 2 November 2022
  18. Gazette Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (S.O. 3984(E)) · 22 August 2022Not yet confirmed officially
  19. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (G.S.R. 801(E)) incl. Schedule I · 2 November 2022Not yet confirmed officially
  20. Official portal Products under CRS - crsbis.in (Products BIS list)
  21. Official portal DoT WPC ETA pageNot yet confirmed officially
  22. Official circular TEC F No. 1-5/2022-TC/TEC: Re-categorization of notified products as GCS & SCS under MTCTE · 27 December 2023Not yet confirmed officially
  23. Official portal List of Telecom products notified under MTCTE along with their effective mandatory certification date (DoT/TEC)
  24. Official circular DGFT Notification No. 22/2015-2020 dated 30 July 2020 · 30 July 2020
  25. Official portal BIS: Scheme-II Registration Scheme, products under compulsory registration · 1 November 2026
  26. Official circular DoT WPC Public Notice in regard to misuse of 446 MHz licence-free radio, File R-11018/01/2021-PP (archived copy) · 28 December 2021
  27. Official circular TEC Amendment Notification F.No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC dated 01.07.2024 with Annexure-I (list of products notified under MTCTE) · 1 July 2024
  28. Official circular Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Illegal Listing and Sale of Radio Equipment including Walkie Talkies on E-Commerce Platforms, 2025 (CCPA, 27.05.2025) (archived copy) · 27 May 2025
  29. Official portal BIS CRS: Products under Compulsory Registration
  30. Official portal DoT, Telecom at a Glance (2025) · 1 July 2025
  31. Gazette Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 (Gazette copy on BIS site) · 27 January 2025
  32. Gazette BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 · 26 December 2025
  33. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · 2 November 2022
  34. Gazette Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 · 27 January 2025
  35. Official portal BEE - Self-ballasted LED Lamps notifications table
  36. Gazette DPIIT S.O. 2166(E): Plugs and Socket-Outlets and AC Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Quality Control) Order, 2021 · 7 June 2021
  37. Gazette Air Conditioner and its related Parts, Hermetic Compressor and Temperature Sensing Controls (Quality Control) Order, 2019 - S.O. 4354(E) · 5 December 2019
  38. Gazette Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 - Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26 Dec 2025, Gazette of India Extraordinary Part III Sec 4 · 26 December 2025
  39. Reported WTO Quantitative Restrictions database - India QR 11200, Import Prohibition on Air Conditioners with refrigerants · 27 August 2026Not yet confirmed officially
  40. Official portal BIS - Products under compulsory certification, Scheme-I table (entries 328-329) · 1 November 2026
  41. Official circular BEE Advisory - SBS and MDR Refrigerators, 10 April 2026 · 10 April 2026
  42. Gazette Electrical appliances for domestic clothes washing (Quality Control) Order, 2024 - S.O. 4815(E) · 1 November 2024
  43. Official circular BEE Advisory - Washing Machine, 17 November 2023 · 17 November 2023
  44. Gazette Electrical Appliances for domestic water heating (Quality Control) Order, 2025 - S.O. 355(E) · 16 January 2025
  45. Gazette Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023 - S.O. 3641(E) · 9 August 2023
  46. Gazette Electrical appliance fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023 - S.O. 1124(E) · 5 March 2024
  47. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, Schedule I · 2 November 2022
  48. Official circular BIS CMD-III guidelines for implementation of the household appliances QCO and IS 302 (Part 1):2024 · 16 December 2024
  49. Official portal BIS - Products under compulsory certification, Scheme-I · 17 February 2003
  50. Gazette BEE (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026, Schedules A and B · 26 December 2025
  51. Gazette Bureau of Indian Standards Kitchen Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2018 (S.O. 5243(E)) · 10 October 2018
  52. Gazette Water Purification System (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2023 · 10 November 2023
  53. Gazette Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 - S.O. 853(E), Gazette of India Extraordinary · 25 February 2020
  54. Gazette Toys (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2020 - S.O. 3146(E) · 15 September 2020
  55. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 1590 · 1 September 2026
  56. Gazette Helmet for riders of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2020 - S.O. 4252(E) · 26 November 2020
  57. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 1115 · 1 September 2026
  58. Official circular BIS Product Manual for Protective Helmet (Dec 2024) · 1 December 2024
  59. Gazette Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, 2020 - S.O. 294(E) · 21 January 2020
  60. Gazette Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) (Amendment) Order, 2020 - S.O. 2019(E) · 23 June 2020
  61. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 866 · 1 September 2026
  62. Official circular PIB - CCPA passes order against Amazon for allowing sale of domestic pressure cookers in violation of mandatory standards · 4 August 2022
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HS code (ITC(HS) code)The Harmonized System number used to classify traded goods; India's 8-digit version, the ITC(HS) code, is declared on the Bill of Entry for every import.Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)BIS's Scheme-II registration: manufacturers of notified products self-declare conformity to an Indian Standard, backed by a recognised lab report, and mark goods with a registration number.ISI markThe BIS Standard Mark used under a Scheme-I product certification licence, shown with the Indian Standard number and the licence number CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX.Equipment Type Approval (ETA)An approval issued by the WPC Wing of India's Department of Telecommunications, required to import, sell and use wireless devices operating in de-licensed frequency bands.EEE codeThe code (such as ITEW15 or CEEW1) that Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 assigns to each type of electrical and electronic equipment covered by e-waste EPR.Quality Control Order (QCO)A government order under the BIS Act that makes conformity to an Indian Standard, and a BIS Standard Mark, compulsory for the listed goods from a set date.LMPC registrationRegistration of the name and address of a business that pre-packs or imports commodities for sale, under rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

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