BIS Amendment 2026 for Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021

Introduction to the BIS CRS Amendment for Hard Disk Drives

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had earlier issued the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). This order basically made BIS registration mandatory for various USB-type external hard disk drives. It meant that the regulation specifically applied to external HDDs that are connected through USB interfaces.

However, through the latest amendment issued on 5 May 2026, the government has expanded the scope of this Indian Standard IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 category. The new BIS QCO 2026 for standalone hard disk drives now broadly covers all standalone HDDs and not just USB-based external drives.

This amendment significantly widens the compliance scope for manufacturers as well as importers who are selling the notified products covered under IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 in the Indian market.

Key Changes You Should Know

1. The earlier category “USB Type External Hard Disk Drives” has now been Expanded to “Standalone Hard Disk Drives”.
2. The amendment now expands BIS CRS applicability to a broader range of HDD products.
3. USB Type External Hard Disk Drives will continue to be regulated under the existing provisions.
4. All other standalone HDDs will now also require compliance under the BIS CRS framework.
5. The applicable standard remains eligible for sales and regulation of products - IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety Requirements)

What is the Date of Implementation?

• Original QCO issued on: 2021
• Amendment to the BIS CRS QCO Issued on: 5 May 2026
• Effective Date for Standalone HDDs to be covered in the specified IS: 5 November 2026

From this date onward, the standalone hard disk drives that are covered under the amended scope of IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 must comply with BIS CRS requirements.

Benefits of this Order for the Industry

This recent BIS amendment helps strengthen safety standards in the electronics sector. Here are the key benefits of this amendment order for this industry:

• Brings more storage devices, such as standalone HDDs, under the quality regulation.
• Improves consumer safety as well as the reliability of the product.
• Encourages manufacturers to maintain consistent technical standards.
• Helps reduce the circulation of substandard electronic products in the Indian market.
• Creates a more organized as well as transparent electronics market.

The amendment also aligns with India’s growing focus on safe and absolutely standardized electronic goods being sold in India.

Now, What to Do?

Manufacturers, brand owners, and importers who are selling standalone HDDs should start preparing for compliance immediately.

• Check whether your HDD products now fall under the revised scope.
• Initiate BIS CRS registration well before the specified deadline.
• Arrange product testing through laboratories that have been BIS-recognized.
• Prepare technical documents and compliance records.
• Review product labeling and marking requirements carefully.

At Brand Liaison, we help businesses understand exactly which product variants fall under the BIS CRS applicability. Our team of expert professionals assists with product classification, testing coordination, documentation review, BIS portal handling, as well as end-to-end registration support so businesses can enter the Indian market in a confident manner, without facing any regulatory confusion or delays.