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If you manufacture, import, or sell electronic musical systems in India, compliance is not optional. Any electronic musical system with an input power below 200 W must meet BIS CRS requirements under IS 616:2017 before it can enter the Indian market. This rule applies whether you sell amplifiers, PA systems, or compact sound units under your own brand or through imports. Missing this registration can lead to shipment holds, sales bans, and regulatory penalties. This guide explains exactly what the BIS CRS registration covers, why IS 616:2017 applies to your product, and how you can comply without delays or rejections.
When the standard talks about electronic musical systems, it means audio equipment designed to produce or amplify sound. It include:
But you’ve got one key detail: input power below 200 W. That matters because safety norms change with power ranges.
Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, certain categories of electronics sold in India must be registered with BIS before you can sell them legally.
Electronic musical systems with input power below 200 W are on that list. That means:
If you skip this:
The standard IS 616:2017 is a safety standard for electronic and electrical equipment intended for consumer use.
This standard does not test your system’s sound quality or bass response. It tests:
Now, pay attention here, because a common mistake is thinking “Only large manufacturers need this.” That’s not true.
You must register if you are:
If you’re simply selling under someone else’s BIS-registered brand, you still must confirm that the exact model you stock is covered under that brand’s valid CRS licence.
BIS CRS Registration of Wireless Microphone IS 616 : 2017
Simply follow the steps in order.
Make sure your product really falls under the electronic musical system category with input ≤ 200 W. Misclassification is a huge waste of time.
You must get product samples tested in a BIS-recognised lab. This isn’t a home-grown test or a certificate from any random lab. It must be on the BIS list.
The testing covers safety parameters defined in IS 616:2017.
You send in units, and the lab runs a battery of tests:
When the product passes, you get a test report and that report is crucial for your application.
For the online BIS application, you will need:
BIS has an online portal where you:
BIS reviews your submission, and they will ask questions if anything is unclear.
Typical questions might be:
If everything lines up, BIS issues your CRS registration. You get a licence number and now you can legally use the BIS Standard Mark on the product and packaging.
The BIS Standard Mark is not a marketing gimmick.
It signals:
In India, especially with electrical goods, the ISI standard mark is often expected even if your customer doesn’t know the exact standard number.
If you are dealing with electronic musical systems with input power below 200 W, you must register them under the BIS CRS scheme standard IS 616:2017 before you sell in India. This is not optional it’s regulatory compliance.
If you want the process handled smoothly without missteps, confusion, or repeated rejections Agile Regulatory can help you. We specialise in preparing the right documentation, coordinating with recognised labs, filing your application, and responding to BIS queries so you don’t have to worry about the hassle.
Reach out to Agile Regulatory and get your BIS CRS registration standardised and compliant.
Nishi Chawla
08 Jan, 2026
Nishi Chawla
07 Jan, 2026
Nishi Chawla
07 Jan, 2026
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