Key highlights
Yes. BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II) is required for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA, which is covered by the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E)) issued by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on 18 March 2021. The product must conform to IS 16242 (Part 1), and cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or distributed in India without BIS registration.
- Indian Standard: IS 16242 (Part 1).
- Scheme: BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II).
- Status: Mandatory.
- Quality Control Order: Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E)), notified on 18 March 2021.
- Category: Electronics & IT Goods.
- HSN code: 8504.
Indian Standard and scheme
The Indian Standard for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA is IS 16242 (Part 1). Certification is under BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II), and is listed under Electronics & IT Goods.
Is BIS registration mandatory?
Yes. BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II) is required for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA, which is covered by the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E)) issued by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology on 18 March 2021. The product must conform to IS 16242 (Part 1), and cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or distributed in India without BIS registration.
The order has 23 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); see the order's page for each one.
Testing
Samples are tested against IS 16242 (Part 1) in a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory.
Source: the BIS list of products under compulsory certification and the Gazette notification of the order. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Quality Control Order for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA
The order below makes BIS registration mandatory for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA.
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 UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA
UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA is certified under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II).
- 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 UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA
Estimated total cost
₹97.9K – ₹1.7L
Estimate from the CompliFind BIS cost calculator for an Indian manufacturer certifying one model under normal processing, including 18% GST and excluding consultant fees. More models, foreign manufacture or fast-track change the total; use the cost calculator for your case.
Estimated timeline
5–8 weeks
Time to grant of registration for an Indian manufacturer under normal processing, from the CompliFind cost calculator; it includes product testing.
Cost breakdown
Indicative, excluding GST| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Government Fee (BIS) | ₹53K |
| Testing Fee | ₹30K – ₹90K |
| GST (18%) | ₹14.9K – ₹25.7K |
| TotalExcludes 2 items priced separately | ₹53K |
Calculate the cost for your case
Government fee, testing, marking fee and timeline for UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA, by applicant type, number of models and urgency.
Documents Required
What BIS asks for when certifying UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA.
- 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 16242 (Part 1)
UPS/Invertors of rating≤5kVA must be tested at a laboratory recognised by BIS for IS 16242 (Part 1) before registration.
Find BIS-recognised labsOfficial Sources
- Gazette notification S.O. 1248(E)· Gazette of India
- Bureau of Indian Standards· BIS
- BIS CRS registration portal· BIS
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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