Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements
Wireless Keyboards
Strategic Recommendations for Wireless Keyboards (IS 13252 Part 1:2010)
- Engage Early with BIS & Labs
Apply for BIS CRS registration under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 well in advance. Conduct mandatory safety testing for insulation, leakage current, fire hazards, and abnormal operation in BIS-recognized labs. - Partner with Compliance Experts
Collaborate with ERA compliance specialists for CRS application, documentation, testing coordination, labeling, and handling exemptions (R&D imports or Highly Specialized Equipment). - Contact ERA Support Team
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Get expert assistance with BIS registration, regulatory clarifications, and certification timelines. - Track Notifications & Circulars
Subscribe to ERA Newsletter for updates on CRS 2021 amendments, exemptions under S.O. 2844(E), labeling rules, and BIS certification deadlines for IT peripherals. - Do a Gap Assessment
Audit existing wireless keyboard models against IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 to ensure compliance with safety parameters, BIS marking, and packaging declaration requirements.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Wireless Keyboards. |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements. |
| Quality Control Order | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with 2013 amendments), consolidated under Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. |
| Notification & Amendments |
- S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (original CRS order), - S.O. 822(E), dated 20th March 2013 (extension of compliance date), - S.O. 2033(E), dated 2nd July 2013 (further extension for products under testing), - S.O. 2034(E), dated 25th June 2013 (amendment order with marking & exemptions), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (new CRS Order under BIS Act, 2016), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (amendment – deferred application, port labeling, HSE exemption). |
| Final Enforcement Date |
- Under 2012 Order → 3rd July 2013 (extended from April 2013), - Under CRS 2021 → effective from 18th September 2021 (six months after notification). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safety, reliability and compliance of Wireless Keyboards against electric shock, overheating, fire hazards, and other risks associated with IT equipment. Applies to all wireless and RF-based computer keyboards intended for consumer, office, or industrial use. |
| Products Covered | Wireless keyboards of all types including RF, Bluetooth, and proprietary wireless connection models, rechargeable or battery-operated. |
| Exemptions |
- Products manufactured exclusively for export, - Goods imported solely for R&D, testing, or demo (must later be scrapped/exported), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempted as per S.O. 2844(E) (criteria: 80kg, >1.5m×0.8m, or 3-phase powered). |
| Industries Impacted |
- Keyboard & IT peripherals manufacturers, - Importers and distributors of computer accessories, - E-commerce & retail sellers of IT hardware, - OEMs bundling wireless keyboards with desktops/laptops. |
| Mandatory Compliance |
- Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - Mandatory BIS CRS Registration required before sale/import, - Product must bear marking: “Self-declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters | Electrical safety (insulation, leakage current), Fire hazard resistance, Mechanical stability, Temperature rise under operation, Abnormal operation & construction safety checks. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying authority; enforcement assisted by MeitY and District Industries Centres; surveillance by BIS-notified agencies. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Seizure of goods, suspension/cancellation of BIS registration, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years (as per BIS Act, 2016). |
| Conclusion | All Wireless Keyboards must be BIS-registered under CRS and conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 before import, manufacture, or sale in India. Stakeholders should complete certification to avoid market disruption and penalties. |
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Notification
Wireless Keyboards were notified under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2357(E) dated 3rd October 2012, issued by the Ministry of Communications & IT under the BIS Act, 1986. Subsequent notifications (S.O. 822(E), S.O. 2033(E), and S.O. 2034(E) in 2013) extended compliance timelines and clarified labeling and exemptions. The framework was harmonized into the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 under the BIS Act, 2016 (S.O. 1248(E), S.O. 1353(E), S.O. 2844(E)).
Overview
Wireless Keyboards are IT peripherals used for input to computing systems. Being electronic equipment, they carry risks of electric shock, overheating, fire hazards, and operational instability if manufactured below standards. IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 provides the essential safety requirements for such devices.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures that all wireless keyboards marketed in India are safe, reliable, and standardized in terms of electrical and mechanical safety. It applies to consumer, commercial, and industrial usage, across RF, Bluetooth, and other wireless communication protocols.
Products Covered
All types of wireless keyboards, whether battery-operated, rechargeable, or bundled with desktops/laptops, fall under the mandatory BIS CRS scheme.
Exemptions Provided
- Exemptions apply for export-only products, demo/R&D/testing units (which must be scrapped/exported later), and Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) as defined in S.O. 2844(E) of 2021.
Industries Impacted
The order impacts global and domestic keyboard manufacturers, IT hardware OEMs, importers, distributors, e-commerce platforms, and retail sellers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the enforcement date, it is mandatory for wireless keyboards sold, imported, or manufactured in India to:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS registration,
- Carry the self-declaration marking with Unique Registration Number.
Enforcement Timeline
- Under CRS 2012 → enforced from 3rd July 2013 (after extension).
- Under CRS 2021 → effective from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016, by BIS with assistance from MeitY and local authorities. Non-compliance may result in seizure of goods, suspension of license, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Wireless Keyboards must comply with IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and be registered with BIS before being sold, imported, or manufactured in India. Compliance safeguards consumer safety, ensures product reliability, and avoids regulatory action.
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