Information Technology Equipment – Safety – General Requirements
Scanners
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| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Scanners |
| 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Control Order | Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 (with 2013 amendments), superseded / harmonized under CRS Order, 2021 (with corrigendum & 2021 amendments) |
| Notification & Amendments | - S.O. 2357(E), dated 3rd October 2012 (original order), - S.O. 822(E), dated 20th March 2013 (extension of compliance), - S.O. 2033(E), dated 2nd July 2013 (lab testing extension), - S.O. 2034(E), dated 25th June 2013 (amendment order), - S.O. 1248(E), dated 18th March 2021 (new CRS order under BIS Act, 2016), - S.O. 1353(E), dated 25th March 2021 (corrigendum to CRS 2021), - S.O. 2844(E), dated 1st July 2021 (amendment to CRS 2021 – deferred application, exemptions, labeling at ports). |
| Final Enforcement Date | - Under 2012 Order → effective 3rd July 2013 (after extension from 3rd April 2013). - Under CRS 2021 → effective 6 months after notification (18th September 2021). |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure electrical and fire safety of IT equipment (scanners) by protecting users against electric shock, overheating, fire hazards, mechanical instability and abnormal operations. Applicable to consumer, office, and industrial scanners. |
| Products Covered | - Flatbed scanners, - Sheet-fed scanners, - Handheld/wand scanners, - Network/document scanners, - Scanner modules marketed separately. |
| Exemptions | -- Goods manufactured exclusively for export, - Products imported for R&D, demonstration or testing (must later be scrapped/exported), - Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) as defined in S.O. 2844(E) dated 1 July 2021 (criteria: 80kg, >1.5m × 0.8m, or 3-phase powered). |
| Industries Impacted | - Scanner manufacturers & OEMs, - IT equipment importers & distributors, - Retail & e-commerce sellers, - Office automation & imaging solution providers, - Government/institutional procurement agencies. |
| Mandatory Compliance | - All scanners must conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010, - BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) certification mandatory, - Each product/packaging must display the declaration: “Self-declaration – Conforming to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 – (Unique Registration No.)”. |
| Testing Parameters | - Electrical safety (insulation, leakage current, grounding), - Fire hazard & abnormal operation tests, - Mechanical strength & stability, - Temperature rise, - Construction & component safety. |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – Certification & CRS registration authority; enforcement supported by MeitY and District Industries Centres; surveillance by BIS-notified agencies. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | As per BIS Act, 2016 – Suspension/cancellation of registration, seizure of stock, monetary fines, imprisonment up to 2 years, or both. |
| Conclusion | All scanners manufactured, imported or sold in India must be BIS registered under CRS and marked as per IS 13252 (Part 1):2010. Non-compliance attracts strict penalties, making early certification and labeling essential for uninterrupted market access. |
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Notification
Scanners fall under the scope of the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012, notified via S.O. 2357(E) dated 3rd October 2012 under the BIS Act, 1986. The order was amended through notifications in 2013 (extensions, transitional provisions) and later consolidated into the CRS Order, 2021 under the BIS Act, 2016 (S.O. 1248(E) dated 18 March 2021, with corrigendum S.O. 1353(E) and amendment S.O. 2844(E)).
Overview
Scanners are IT equipment used to convert physical documents and images into digital format. IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 specifies general safety requirements covering electrical, fire, and mechanical safety to protect users and ensure product reliability.
Objective & Scope
The regulation aims to ensure that scanners marketed in India are safe, reliable and compliant with global IT equipment safety norms. It covers consumer, office, and industrial scanners of all sizes and configurations, requiring BIS certification before sale.
Products Covered
Flatbed scanners, sheet-fed scanners, handheld/wand scanners, document/network scanners, and scanner modules marketed independently are included.
Exemptions Provided
Goods manufactured solely for export, products imported exclusively for testing/demonstration, and Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) (meeting BIS exemption criteria such as weight >80 kg, dimensions >1.5 m, current >16A, or low-volume <100 units/year) are exempted.
Industries Impacted
The order affects scanner OEMs, IT equipment importers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce platforms, and institutional/government buyers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From the effective dates, all scanners sold or imported into India must:
- Conform to IS 13252 (Part 1):2010,
- Obtain BIS CRS registration,
- Carry the self-declaration and Unique Registration Number on packaging/label.
Enforcement Timeline
- Under the 2012 Order → became effective on 3rd July 2013 (after extension).
- Under CRS 2021 → effective from 18th September 2021.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
BIS is the certifying and enforcement authority. Non-compliance may result in cancellation of license, seizure of goods, fines, and imprisonment up to 2 years under the BIS Act, 2016.
Conclusion
Scanners must be BIS-certified under IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 before being manufactured, imported, or sold in India. Stakeholders must secure CRS registration, affix the required marking, and align supply chains to ensure compliance and avoid regulatory penalties.
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