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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Mobile Phones. |
| 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 Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (and CRS Order, 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Notification & Amendments |
-S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (principal CRS Order), - S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014 (inclusion of mobile phones & other IT goods), - S.O. 2579(E), dated 21st September 2015 (extension of enforcement for mobiles & LED lamps), - S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016 (final enforcement from 1st March 2016), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (CRS Order 2021, superseding 2012 Order), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum to CRS 2021), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (deferred application, customs labelling, HSE exemptions). |
| Final Enforcement Date | - CRS 2012 → 1st March 2016 (as per S.O. 344(E)), - CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 (six months after notification date). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical safety, fire resistance, and protection against shock/overheating for mobile phones sold in India. The regulation eliminates unsafe and sub-standard mobile handsets. |
| Products Covered | All mobile phones/handsets (basic feature phones, smartphones) designed for communication and computing purposes. |
| Exemptions | Products manufactured exclusively for export, - Samples imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (to be scrapped/exported later), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempt under CRS 2021 (large, heavy-duty equipment). |
| Industries Impacted | Mobile phone manufacturers & assemblers, - Importers of handsets, - OEMs/ODM suppliers, - Retail & e-commerce sellers, - Telecom distributors. |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - BIS CRS Registration mandatory, - Phones must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters | Electrical safety, - Protection against electric shock, - Fire hazard resistance, - Mechanical durability, - Abnormal operation testing. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certification authority. Enforcement assisted by MeitY and local District Industries Centres (DICs). |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of registration, seizure of stock, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under the BIS Act, 2016. |
| Conclusion | All mobile phones sold, imported, or manufactured in India must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. This ensures safety, consumer protection, and compliance with national regulatory requirements. |
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Notification
Mobile phones were notified under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2905(E), dated 13th November 2014. The enforcement date was later extended under S.O. 2579(E), dated 21st September 2015, and finally made effective from 1st March 2016 as per S.O. 344(E), dated 3rd February 2016. The product has since been re-notified under the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) with effect from 18th September 2021, with further amendments issued in March and July 2021.
Overview
Mobile phones are widely used communication and computing devices. The applicable standard IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 ensures electrical safety, mechanical strength, and fire hazard resistance, protecting users from unsafe and sub-standard devices.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to eliminate unsafe mobile phones, mandate BIS certification, and ensure that every handset in the Indian market is safe, reliable, and compliant.
Products Covered
All categories of mobile handsets, including basic phones and smartphones, are covered under this regulation.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods exclusively manufactured for export,
- Items imported for demo/R&D/testing purposes (later scrapped/exported),
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exempted under CRS 2021.
Industries Impacted
The regulation directly impacts manufacturers, importers, OEMs, ODMs, retailers, and telecom distributors operating in India.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Every mobile phone sold, imported, or manufactured in India must:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS Registration,
- Carry the prescribed BIS self-declaration mark.
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2012 → Effective 1st March 2016,
- CRS 2021 → Applicable from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 2016, violations attract penalties including seizure, suspension of license, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
From 1st March 2016, reinforced under CRS 2021, all mobile phones in the Indian market must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. The mandate ensures consumer safety, product reliability, and strict regulatory compliance.
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