BIS CRS Update: Revised Licence Validity, Renewal and Annual Fee Requirements

As per the recent BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations, 2026, BIS registration will now be valid for 5 years instead of the earlier 2 years granted at the time of registration.

This means that manufacturers can now receive both new registrations and renewals for a period of 5 years. Previously, new registrations were issued for 2 years, while renewals could be requested for 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.

However, even though the registration will be valid for 5 years, manufacturers must still pay the required BIS fees every year to keep the registration active.

Key Highlights:

• BIS CRS licence validity has been revised to five years,
• renewal of the licence will be granted for a further period of five years,
• applicable fees for grant, renewal and continuation of licence operation are payable annually in advance,
• manufacturers must submit production details together with the applicable annual fee,
• timely submission is required to keep the licence active and avoid regulatory action.

Please note that if BIS does not receive the annual fee along with the required production details by the prescribed due date, the relevant provisions relating to suspension, deferment, cancellation or expiry of the licence, as specified under the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, as amended, will apply.

All manufacturers and licence holders are therefore advised to review their BIS CRS compliance calendars and ensure timely annual fee payment and submission of production details.

More information:
Anja Jerovšek
E-mail: anja.jerovsek@siq.si
Tel.: +386 1 4778 147