✅ BIS CRS Registration for Electronic Clocks: Overview

In 1841 Alexander Bain invented the first electric clock. An electronic clock is clock that is operated by electricity. These clocks mainly provide a time display and, in certain clocks, have a feature in addition to time that shows the temperature either. Digital clocks, use an electronic gear device known as a counter. They have LED (Light-emitting Diodes) & LCD (Liquid crystal display) displays, which use the 7-segment display method with 7 segments to illuminate at given times to exhibit a number. Simply put, Electronic Clocks are clocks that are powered by electricity. Electronic Clock with Mains Power is classed under safely of household and similar electrical appliances. BIS has covered only digital electric clocks being those are clocks that work with electricity and shall have digital feature.

Step-by-Step BIS Certification Process

Step 1 – Identify Applicable Standard

Electronic Clocks must comply with:

• IS 302-2-26:2014 / IEC 60335-2-26
  Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Particular requirements for clocks.

Step 2 – Appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)

• Mandatory for foreign manufacturers who want to export electronic clocks to India.

• AIR acts as the local contact for BIS on behalf of the foreign brand.

Step 3 – Product Testng

• Samples of the electronic clock are sent to a BIS recognized testing laboratory in India.
•  The lab tests the product as per the above standard (safety, electrical performance, durability).
•  A Test Report is issued, valid for 90 days.

Step 4 – Online Application Submission

• Apply on the BIS CRS portal with all documents + test reports.

• Pay the application and registration fee.

Step 5 – Scrutiny by BIS

• BIS officials examine the application, test report, and documents.

• If clarifications are needed, they are communicated to the applicant.

Step 6 – Grant of BIS Registration

• If all requirements are fulfilled, BIS issues a Unique Registration Number (URN).

• The manufacturer must mark the electronic clock with:

  • BIS CRS Standard Mark

  • Registration Number

Step 7 – Renewal & Surveillance

• Renewal keeps your BIS license valid (up to 5 years).
• Surveillance ensures ongoing compliance through factory checks, market sampling, and product testing.

🔹 Types of Electronic Clocks

1. Digital Electronic Clocks – Show time in numbers (e.g., 12:45:30).

2. Analog Electronic Clocks – Look like traditional clocks but powered electronically.

3. Radio-Controlled/Atomic Clocks – Synchronize with atomic time signals for extreme accuracy.

4. Smart Clocks – Connected to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, offering alarms, weather, or AI assistant features.

🔹 Features of Electronic Clocks

• High Accuracy – Quartz crystals ensure very precise time.

• Low Maintenance – No winding needed.

• Durability – Fewer mechanical parts.

• Additional Functions – Alarms, timers, calendars, world time.

• Energy Efficient – Especially LCD-based clocks.

🔹 Applications of Electronic Clocks

• Homes and Offices → Wall clocks, alarm clocks, desk clocks.

• Consumer Electronics → Phones, microwaves, computers, vehicles.

• Industrial & Scientific Uses → Laboratory timers, industrial controllers.

• Telecommunications → Network synchronization.

• Aerospace & Navigation → Accurate time for GPS and satellites.

🔹 Benefits of Electronic Clocks

• Reliable and accurate timekeeping.

• Easy to read (digital or analog).

• Long lifespan with minimal servicing.

• Compact, portable, and available in many designs.