i) Multimedia Speakers with independent power supply are covered under CRS.
ii) Multimedia Speakers with built-in amplifiers and having diverse audio input connectivity, would also fall in the category of Electronic Musical Systems, and hence are covered under CRS if input power is equal to or more than 200W.
Q.2.Are consumer wireless devices (Wi-fi and Blue tooth) covered under the scope?
The wireless devices like Wi-fi modems, BT headset, BT speakers, BT mouse, USB data card and USB LAN card are not exclusively covered under the scope of Compulsory Registration Order. These items are tested when supplied as accessory to the main system, while approval of the main system itself.
These products are not within the scope of the Order as the ratings are lesser than those for the mandated products in their respective category.
Q.4. AV Receivers, Speakers and Sub-woofers are packed and MRP labelled separately when imported. But, they are sold under one brand name and customer has option for mixing and matching of an AV receiver with any different set of speakers or sub-woofers of choice. Are these covered under Order?
These products were being imported as separate items; they may or may not attract the provisions of Order depending upon power rating as specified in schedule ‘A’ of the Electronics and IT Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.