Key highlights
Yes. Laptop/Notebook/Tablets is on the list of products that need mandatory BIS registration in India under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II). It must conform to IS/IEC 62368: Part 1 and carry the BIS Standard Mark with the registration number (R-…); without it, the product cannot be manufactured, imported or sold in India. It is covered by the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E)).
Quality Control Order for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets
The order below makes BIS registration mandatory for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets.
Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021
- Order:
- S.O. 1248(E)
- Issued by:
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
- Notified:
- 18 March 2021
How to Get BIS Registration for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets
Laptop/Notebook/Tablets is certified under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II). These are the standard steps for the scheme.
- 1
Confirm the standard and models
Check the Indian Standard that applies and group the models or variants you want to register, following BIS's grouping guidelines for the product.
- 2
Test at a BIS-recognised laboratory
Send samples to a laboratory recognised by BIS for that Indian Standard and get a test report showing the product conforms.
- 3
Apply on the BIS CRS portal
Submit the registration application with the test report, factory and brand details and pay the fees. Foreign manufacturers also appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 4
Registration granted
BIS reviews the application and test report and grants a registration number (R-number) for the registered models.
- 5
Mark the product and keep it current
Print the Standard Mark with the R-number on the product and packaging, keep the registration renewed, and register new models before they are sold.
BIS Registration Cost and Timeline for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets
The cost of BIS registration for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets depends on testing against IS/IEC 62368: Part 1, BIS registration fees and the number of models. Timelines depend on lab availability and BIS review.
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Government fee, testing, marking fee and timeline for Laptop/Notebook/Tablets, by applicant type, number of models and urgency.
Documents Required
Commonly asked for under this scheme; BIS may ask for more depending on the product.
- Test report from a BIS-recognised laboratory
- Factory and manufacturer details
- Trademark or brand registration
- Business registration of the applicant
- Authorised Indian Representative nomination and undertaking (foreign manufacturers)
Testing Labs for IS/IEC 62368: Part 1
Laptop/Notebook/Tablets must be tested at a laboratory recognised by BIS for IS/IEC 62368: Part 1 before registration.
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Compiled from official BIS and Gazette sources and last reviewed in October 2026. Standards and orders are amended from time to time; confirm the current requirement with BIS before you apply.
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