The BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) certification for Point of Sale (POS) terminals guarantees adherence to IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010, therefore controlling the safety of IT equipment. Manufacturers have to finish the BIS registration process, name an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) if foreign-based, and send their goods for testing at a BIS-registered lab. The certification has two years validity and needs to be renewed. It lets companies use the BIS Standard Mark, therefore guaranteeing market credibility and product safety in India. Selling POS terminals in India requires first compliance with BIS CRS.