Meity JS Orders for issue of Hassle Free Exemption on CRO Registration in Exceptional Cases

[D.O. No. W-47/14/2019-IPHW-MeitY dated 11.04.2022]

MeitY has notified the "Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012" which was later suppressed by "Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021" (CRO). The Order has been issued for the safety of the consumers and provides for the testing of notified goods to Indian Safety standards before the manufacture, import, sale, stock etc.

2. It may be noted that Para 2 of the Order provides for exemption of certain goods under exceptional circumstances. It is observed that MeitY is receiving repeated requests from the manufacturers/importers for issuance of exemption certificates from the provisions of the Order on account of various reasons e.g. spares for use in Medical devices, import of goods for export purpose, products import under CSR initiatives, delay in registration due to Covid-19 wave, personal consumption, use in Central/State Government projects etc.

3. Since the exemption is for exceptional cases, you are advised to take advance action and comply to the provisions of the Order for the notified goods to conduct hassle free business.