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External storage devices look simple from the outside. Plug them in. Copy files. Unplug. That is how most users see them. What is not visible is what happens inside the device once power flows through it. Heat. Current. Circuit stress. If design or components are poor, problems follow.
Because of this India does not treat electronic storage devices as casual consumer products. When the capacity increases the risk also increases. That is the reason USB type external solid-state storage devices with capacity above 256 GB fall under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)
If you manufacture, import, or plan to sell such devices in India, compliance is not optional. BIS expects registration under IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 before the product reaches the market.
This category covers portable storage devices that:
These are commonly used for professional data storage, backups, media handling, and business applications. Because they store large volumes of data and operate continuously during transfers, safety becomes critical.
BIS does not regulate how fast your device is. It regulates whether it is safe to use.
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The Compulsory Registration Scheme exists to prevent unsafe electronics from being sold in India. CRS focuses on electrical and mechanical safety, not performance claims.
For external SSDs, BIS looks at:
Poorly designed devices can overheat, damage host systems, or pose electric shock risks. CRS is meant to stop such products before they reach consumers.
IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 is the Indian safety standard for information technology equipment. It is aligned with IEC 60950-1.
For USB type external solid-state storage devices, this standard evaluates:
BIS does not assess storage quality or brand reputation. It assesses whether the product is safe to connect to other electronic systems.
Yes. There is no alternate route.
If your external SSD (above 256 GB) is sold in India without CRS registration:
This applies to Indian manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers exporting to India.
Under CRS rules, only the manufacturer can apply.
This means:
BIS always links registration to the manufacturing source.
Before you even approach BIS, your product must be tested.
Testing must be done at a BIS-recognised laboratory. Reports from other labs are not accepted.
The lab tests the product strictly as per IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010. The focus is on safety, not performance. Once testing is complete, the lab issues a report that becomes the foundation of your application.
Without a valid test report, CRS registration cannot move forward.
BIS does not rely only on lab results. Documentation matters.
You are usually required to submit:
Any mismatch between documents and test reports can delay or block approval.
In practice, the process works in a fixed order.
First, you confirm that your product is covered under CRS and meets the capacity threshold.
Then, you complete product testing at a BIS-recognised laboratory.
After testing, you prepare the required documents and declarations.
Next, the CRS application is submitted through the BIS online portal.
BIS reviews the application and test report together. If clarification is required, it must be provided
Once BIS is satisfied the product is registered and a CRS registration number is issued.
Only after this point can the product be legally sold in India.
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After registration, marking becomes important.
The product must display:
Incorrect or missing marking is treated as non-compliance, even if registration exists.
CRS registration does not have a fixed expiry like ISI licences. However, compliance does not end after approval.
BIS can:
Any significant change must be informed to BIS.
USB type external solid-state storage devices above 256 GB are not treated as simple accessories in India. From BIS’s perspective, they are electrical products that interact directly with other systems and users. That interaction brings responsibility.
If you are planning to introduce such storage devices in India, early compliance planning makes a real difference. Working with Agile Regulatory helps you navigate testing, documentation, and BIS procedures correctly, so your product reaches the market without regulatory setbacks.
Nishi Chawla
22 Jan, 2026
Nishi Chawla
20 Jan, 2026
Nishi Chawla
20 Jan, 2026
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