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Wireless headphones are everywhere now. You probably don’t even think twice before buying or selling them. They look harmless. Small. Lightweight. Easy to ship. But legally, in India, they fall into a very serious category.
They are electronic devices with batteries, charging circuits, and power input systems. They sit close to the head. They charge overnight. That combination is exactly why the Government of India regulates them.
If you plan to manufacture, import, brand or sell wireless headphones or earphones in India, you are required to obtain BIS CRS registration under IS 616:2017. There is no workaround. There is no soft exemption. If the product enters the market without registration it is considered non-compliant
Under BIS classification, wireless headphones and earphones are treated as audio and similar electronic apparatus. The moment a device runs on an internal battery and draws power for charging, it enters CRS territory.
This includes:
It does not matter whether the product is premium or budget. It does not matter whether sales volume is high or low. CRS applies to the product category, not your business size.
CRS stands for Compulsory Registration Scheme. The keyword here is compulsory.
Wireless audio devices were added under CRS because of repeated issues seen in consumer electronics:
BIS does not test how good your bass sounds. It does not care about noise cancellation claims. The focus is only one thing: basic electrical safety.
If a device fails safety checks, it should not reach consumers. That is the entire purpose of CRS.
BIS CRS Registration of Wireless Microphone IS 616 : 2017
IS 616:2017 is the Indian safety standard applied to wireless headphones and earphones. It is derived from international safety frameworks and adapted for Indian regulatory enforcement.
During testing, the lab checks whether your product:
Only the manufacturer can apply.
If the product is manufactured in India, the Indian manufacturer applies directly. If the product is manufactured outside India the foreign manufacturer must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
Importers, distributors, traders and sellers cannot apply on their own unless they are officially designated as the AIR
This point causes a lot of confusion and delays. BIS is strict about this.
You cannot apply for CRS first and test later. That order does not work.
Your product must be tested before the application is submitted. And the testing must be done at a BIS-recognised laboratory located in India.
Foreign lab reports are not accepted. Private lab reports are not accepted unless the lab is listed by BIS.
The test report confirms whether the product complies with IS 616:2017. This document becomes the foundation of your entire application.
BIS CRS Registration for Electronic Musical System with input power below 200 Watts IS 616: 2017
This is the real sequence, without fluff.
You check that your wireless headphone or earphone model falls under CRS and is covered by IS 616:2017
Representative samples are submitted to a BIS-recognised lab in India. Testing follows the standard strictly
f the product passes the lab issues a compliance report. If it fails corrections are required before moving forward
This includes manufacturer details, factory address, brand information, technical specs and declarations
The application is submitted on the BIS CRS portal with all required attachments
BIS checks the documents, cross-verifies test data and reviews the submission for accuracy
If everything aligns BIS issues a CRS registration number for that specific model.
Once registration is granted every unit must be marked correctly
The product or its packaging must show:
Improper marking is treated as non-compliance. Even registered products can be pulled from the market if marking rules are ignored.
CRS registration does not mean BIS disappears.
BIS can:
If you change the battery supplier, charging circuit, PCB layout, or factory location BIS must be informed. Silent changes are risky.
Wireless headphones and earphones may look simple on the outside but legally they are regulated electronic devices in India. Under the Compulsory Registration Scheme BIS requires these products to comply with IS 616:2017 before they can be sold, imported or manufactured in the country.
If you are planning to enter or expand in the Indian electronics market, CRS registration is not something to postpone or “manage later.” It is the starting point. Done correctly, it saves time, avoids customs issues and protects your brand from compliance trouble. If you want structured, regulation-first assistance with testing coordination, documentation and CRS filing, Agile Regulatory can help you navigate the process cleanly and correctly without guesswork or delays.
Nishi Chawla
20 Jan, 2026
Nishi Chawla
20 Jan, 2026
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