BIS: Notification of CRO IV Extension Order
BIS: Notification of CRO IV Extension Order,
BIS,
▍Certification Overview
Standards and Certification Document
Test standard: GB31241-2014: Lithium ion cells and batteries used in portable electronic equipment―Safety requirements
Certification document: CQC11-464112-2015: Secondary Battery and Battery Pack Safety Certification Rules for Portable Electronic Devices
Background and Date of implementation
1. GB31241-2014 was published on December 5th, 2014;
2. GB31241-2014 was mandatorily implemented on August 1st, 2015. ;
3. On October 15th, 2015, Certification and Accreditation Administration issued a technical resolution on additional testing standard GB31241 for key component “battery” of the audio and video equipment, information technology equipment and telecom terminal equipment. The resolution stipulates that the lithium batteries used in the above products need to be randomly tested as per GB31241-2014, or obtain a separate certification.
Note: GB 31241-2014 is a national compulsory standard. All the lithium battery products sold in China shall conform to GB31241 standard. This standard will be used in new sampling schemes for national, provincial and local random inspection.
▍Scope of Certification
GB31241-2014 Lithium ion cells and batteries used in portable electronic equipment―Safety requirements
Certification documents is mainly for mobile electronic products that are scheduled to be less than 18kg and can be often carried by users. The main examples are as follows. The portable electronic products listed below do not include all products, so products not listed are not necessarily outside the scope of this standard.
Wearable equipment: Lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in equipment need to meet standard requirements.
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Electronic product category |
Detailed examples of various types of electronic products |
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Portable office products |
notebook, pda, etc. |
| Mobile communications products | mobile phone, cordless phone, Bluetooth headset, walkie-talkie, etc. |
| Portable audio and video products | portable television set, portable player, camera, video camera, etc. |
| Other portable products | electronic navigator, digital photo frame, game consoles, e-books, etc. |
▍Why MCM?
● Qualification recognition: MCM is a CQC accredited contract laboratory and a CESI accredited laboratory. The test report issued can be directly applied for CQC or CESI certificate;
● Technical support: MCM has ample GB31241 testing equipment and is equipped with more than 10 professional technicians to conduct in-depth research on testing technology, certification, factory audit and other processes, which can provide more accurate and customized GB 31241 certification services for global clients.
BIS released a gazette on September 16, 2020, with two points to be notified.
1. Postponement of enforcement timeline for CRO IV product MeitY has determined to extend the implementation timeline of the order for CRO IV from Oct 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021.
2. Revision of Product Category Name against SI No. 45The entry ” Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting “against SI No. 45 of column (2) of gazette dated April 1, 2020 shall be substituted by Independent LED Modules for General Lighting.Original Documents
MCM suggestion:
MeitY’s determination in concerning extension of order for CRO VI for 6 months is a relief for
manufacturers selling those products on Indian market. However, as of the press date, the Indian government continues to implement “licensing control” on foreign manufacturers, especially Chinese manufacturers. Only registration applications submitted by August 31 are currently allowed for go ahead, while later applications are on hold still. Given the Indian current Covid-19 situation and uncertain national policies, it is recommended to submit products in demand for testing and registration as soon as possible, instead of slowing down certification arrangement thereafter.
