Information technology equipment – safety part 1 general requirements
Keyboard (IS 13252 Part 1:2010)
Strategic Recommendations – Keyboard (IS 13252 Part 1:2010)
Apply for BIS CRS Registration
Ensure all keyboards comply with IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and secure BIS CRS certification before import, manufacturing, or sale in India.
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Collaborate with ERA compliance team for CRS filing, product testing, exemption clarifications (export/R&D/HSE), and marking guidance.
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Monitor Notifications & Amendments
Stay updated on CRS 2012/2021 Orders, BIS amendments, and compliance deadlines via ERA Newsletter and BIS/MeitY circulars.
Conduct Gap Assessment
Verify keyboard designs against safety parameters – electrical safety, fire resistance, short-circuit protection, abnormal operation, and mechanical durability – and ensure BIS marking compliance.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Keyboard |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements |
| Regulation / QCO | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with subsequent amendments) and CRS Order, 2021 under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Notified Vide | - S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (principal CRS Order) - S.O. 822(E), dated 20th March 2013 (extension & compliance) - S.O. 2033(E) & 2034(E), dated 5th July & 25th June 2013 (testing labs extension & amendment) - 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 (deferred application, customs labeling, HSE exemption) |
| Final Enforcement Date | - Under CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016 - Under CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure keyboards marketed in India are electrically safe, fire-resistant, and reliable for normal IT use, minimizing risks of electric shock, overheating, or abnormal operation. |
| Products Covered | Wired and wireless keyboards for computers, laptops, tablets, and other IT equipment. |
| Exemptions | - Goods manufactured exclusively for export - Products imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported) - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) exemptions under CRS 2021 |
| Industries Impacted | - Computer and IT peripheral manufacturers - Consumer electronics suppliers - OEMs & importers - E-commerce and retail sellers |
| Mandatory Compliance | Must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 - BIS CRS Registration compulsory - Each unit must bear marking: “Self declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 – (Unique Registration No.)” |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety & insulation - Fire hazard resistance - Short-circuit protection - Abnormal operation and temperature rise tests - Mechanical durability tests |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as certification authority. Enforcement supported by MeitY and District Industries Centres. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | - Suspension/cancellation of BIS registration - Seizure of stock - Monetary fines - Imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under BIS Act, 2016 |
| Conclusion | All keyboards sold, imported, or manufactured in India must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and be BIS-registered under CRS. This ensures consumer safety, fire protection, and operational reliability. |
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Notification
Keyboards for IT equipment were officially included in the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 via S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012. The final enforcement under CRS 2012 was effective from 1st June 2016. Later, keyboards were brought under the CRS Order, 2021 (S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021) under the BIS Act, 2016, with effect from 18th September 2021, further amended by corrigenda in March and July 2021.
Overview
Keyboards are input devices for computers, laptops, tablets, and other IT equipment. The governing standard, IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010, specifies electrical safety, fire resistance, and operational performance requirements to protect users from hazards during use.
Objective & Scope
The regulation ensures keyboards marketed in India are safe, reliable, and BIS-certified, mitigating risks such as electric shock, fire, overheating, and abnormal operation.
Products Covered
Wired and wireless keyboards for IT equipment.
Exemptions Provided
- Goods manufactured exclusively for export,
- Products imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration (later scrapped/exported),
- Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) as per CRS 2021.
Industries Impacted
IT peripheral manufacturers, consumer electronics suppliers, OEMs/importers, and e-commerce distribution chains.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the enforcement dates, keyboards must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and obtain BIS CRS Registration. Each unit must display the self-declaration ISI conformity mark with a unique registration number.
Enforcement Timeline
CRS 2012 → 1st June 2016,
CRS 2021 → 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
The regulation is enforced under the BIS Act, 2016 by BIS with support from MeitY and local authorities. Non-compliance may result in license suspension, product seizure, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years.
Conclusion
Since 1st June 2016, keyboards have been subject to BIS CRS certification under IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010. This ensures consumer safety, standardized quality, and prevention of hazardous failures, supporting safe IT peripheral adoption in India.
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