BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) certification is required for printers and plotters in India to ensure compliance with Indian Standard IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 safety criteria. Manufacturers must submit their goods for testing to a BIS-approved facility, acquire a valid test result, and apply for certification. Foreign producers require an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR). BIS examines the application and, upon compliance, issues a license enabling the use of the BIS Standard Mark. This certification protects product safety, quality, and market acceptance in India, hence prohibiting unlawful imports and sales of non-compliant electronics.