BIS issues product-category guidance for Wearable Glasses (Audio, Smart, AR, MR) under CRS
Accredify Summary
The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued guidance clarifying which product category, sub-category and product name Wearable Glasses applications should be filed under, for products covered by the Electronics and Information Technology Goods CRS order, 2021.
Audio Glasses fall under the Wireless Earphones and Headphones category. Smart Glasses (photo-only or photo-and-video capable) fall under Digital Camera or Video Camera categories respectively. AR Glasses, MR Glasses, Other AR Devices, VR Headsets and Other MR Devices fall under the Extended Reality Products category, each requiring a separate licence.
What Changed
- Wearable Glasses now have defined CRS filing categories: Audio Glasses (Wireless Earphones/Headphones), Smart Glasses (Digital/Video Camera)
- Extended Reality Products category formally split into 5 sub-categories: AR Glasses, Other AR Devices, VR Headset, MR Glasses, Other MR Devices
- Separate BIS licences required for each distinct product name/sub-category
Accredify View
Recommended action: Manufacturers and importers of Audio Glasses, Smart Glasses, AR/MR Glasses, VR Headsets or other wearable Extended Reality devices should file BIS CRS applications under the specific category and sub-category named in this guidance, and obtain a separate licence per product name.
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