BIS launched the Smart Registration on April 3rd, 2019. Mr. A. P. Sawhney (Secretary MeitY), Mrs. Surina Rajan (DG BIS), Mr. C. B. Singh (ADG BIS), Mr. Varghese Joy (DDG BIS) and Ms. Nishat S Haque (HOD-CRS) were the dignitaries on the stage.

The event was also attended by other MeitY, BIS, CDAC, CMD1, CMD3 and Custom officials. From Industry, various Manufacturers, Brand Owners, Authorised Indian Representatives, Industry Associates and representatives from BIS recognised Labs too registered their presence in the event.

Highlights

1. BIS Smart Registration process Timelines:

April 3rd, 2019: Launch of smart registration

April 4th, 2019: Login creation and registration of Labs on the new application

April 10th, 2019: Labs to complete their registration

April 16th, 2019: BIS to complete action of registration on labs

May 20th, 2019: Labs not to accept the samples without test request generated form portal

2. BIS registration process can be completed in only 5 steps after implementation of new process

Note: Steps with red font in the present process will be eliminated and/or combined in new ‘Smart Registration’ process with an inclusion of ‘Test Request Generation’ step.

3. Application must be filled very carefully as details once entered on portal cannot be changed.

4. The “Affidavit cum Undertaking” is the only document that has to be submitted with BIS in original hard copy. Soft copies of all other documents have only to be uploaded on BIS portal.

5. Manufacturer will have to choose the lab on the BIS portal for the product testing. Hence testing can only be started after creating an account on the BIS portal. This will give BIS a better view of the ongoing load.

6. Lab will upload the test report directly on the BIS portal. The applicant has to accept/reject the uploaded test report. BIS officials will be able to access the report only after the clearance from applicant.

7. CCL update and Renewal (if there is no change in management/signatory/AIR in an application) will be automated.

8. CCL Update, series model addition, brand addition must be processed only in the same lab who performed the original testing on the product. Report of such applications from other labs will not be accepted. However, BIS will re-consider their decision and get back.

9. Withdrawal of lead/main models will lead to withdrawal of series models as well. However, they proposed to have a discussion on this matter with MeitY before finalizing it.

10. For any series/brand addition, original test report will not be required.

11. One can access the portal via Laptop or Mobile app (Android).  App for iOS will be launched soon.

Advantages

Enhances automation

Regular alerts to applicants

Avoid duplication of data

Faster detection and elimination of errors at the initial stages

Reduction in queries related to human error

Reduction in postage and time wasted in the process

Improved resource planning for BIS and the labs as well