Lithium-ion cells and battery packs are regulated both for safety and, increasingly, for end-of-life collection and recycling. In India, BIS, the Department of Telecommunications, BEE and CPCB each regulate a different part of the product, and overseas manufacturers must apply through an Indian representative.
To import and sell lithium-ion batteries in India you will typically need:
Each row links to our detailed guide for that scheme. “Conditional” means it depends on the model’s features, packaging or sales channel – we confirm this in the free applicability check.
| Certification | Why it applies to lithium-ion batteries | Authority | Mark | Typical timeline | Local representative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) Mandatory |
Lithium-ion cells and batteries for portable applications are on the Compulsory Registration Scheme list (IS 16046 Part 2). | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) | Standard Mark (R-number) | Varies – ask us | Yes for foreign manufacturers (AIR) |
| EPR Registration – Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 Mandatory |
Every producer or importer placing batteries on the Indian market needs Battery EPR registration and recycling targets. | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) | — | Varies – ask us | Yes – Indian producer/importer registers |
Exact standards and editions depend on the model and the scheme; we confirm the test plan before any sample is shipped.
Yes. Lithium-ion cells and batteries for portable applications are on the Compulsory Registration Scheme list (IS 16046 Part 2). Registration based on test reports from a BIS-recognised Indian lab; no factory audit. Each brand, model series and factory needs its own registration.
The core requirements are BIS CRS, EPR Battery. The table above explains why each one applies.
Yes for most schemes. BIS requires an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) for foreign manufacturers, and EPR, LMPC and WPC filings are made by an Indian importer, brand owner or representative. By scheme – BIS CRS: Yes for foreign manufacturers (AIR); EPR Battery: Yes – Indian producer/importer registers.
Typical timelines by scheme: BIS CRS: Varies – ask us; EPR Battery: Varies – ask us. Schemes can run in parallel once samples and documents are ready. Send us your model details for a realistic plan.
Partly. BIS CRS and TEC MTCTE require testing in BIS-recognised or TEC-designated labs in India, so foreign reports cannot replace that testing, but existing IEC/CB reports help you pass first time. WPC ETA is mostly based on RF test reports, and ISO 17025 lab reports are usually accepted there.
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