Why chargers and adapters are tightly regulated
Power adapters and chargers convert mains voltage into a form a device can use safely — get that wrong and the risk is electric shock or fire, not just a device that charges slowly. That safety profile is why this category sits under BIS's compulsory registration requirements alongside other electronics.
What's covered
Mobile phone chargers and general-purpose power adapters fall under the Electronics and IT Goods compulsory registration order, registered against the applicable Indian Standard for the specific adapter type and power rating.
The registration process
As with other CRS categories: confirm applicability and the correct standard for your specific adapter, submit samples for testing at a BIS-recognised lab, file the registration application with test reports and documentation, and receive a registration number that must appear on the product and its packaging.
Where manufacturers commonly go wrong
The most frequent issue we see is treating registration as a one-time event rather than tracking it per model — sourcing a new charger design or switching component suppliers without checking whether that constitutes a new model for registration purposes is a common, avoidable compliance gap.
What to do before importing or launching a new adapter
Confirm registration status before committing to a production run or import shipment, not after — customs and market surveillance checks for CRS marking are routine for this category, and unregistered stock risks being held or rejected.
FAQs
Does a minor design change require re-registration?
It depends on whether the change affects what was tested — output rating, internal circuitry, or safety-relevant components typically do require confirming registration status again. We review specific changes against this before assuming the existing registration still applies.
Do power banks fall under the same certification scheme?
Power banks are a related but distinct product category with their own applicability considerations — worth checking separately rather than assuming charger registration covers them.
This article is general information about BIS/NABL compliance, not legal or regulatory advice. Requirements change — confirm current applicability for your specific product before acting.
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