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BIS FMCS Certification
Under the BIS Act 2016, BIS regulates the FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme) for foreign manufacturers exporting products to India.
According to this scheme, BIS issues a license for the use of ISI Mark on the products conforming to Indian Standards. Foreign manufacturers willing to sell and import their products in the Indian market need to be FMCS certified. This entails product testing, document verification and factory audit for quality, safety and reliability standards. The primary goal of BIS FMCS Certification is to safeguard the Indian consumer, ensuring that the products imported into India are safe, of good quality, and meet Indian standards.
BIS Standard Mark
BIS Standard Mark (ISI Mark and CRS Mark) is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). These marks are to make sure that the product meets the Indian Standard as laid by BIS. BIS can certify with ISI and CRS after proper evaluation, inspection, documenting and testing procedures. This is a process to validate the manufacturer's compliance to the standards, guidelines and quality requirements laid down by BIS.
Importance of FMCS Certification
Foreign manufacturers mandatory to export and sell their products in the Indian market must have FMCS BIS Certification. Manufacturers are not allowed to legally sell mandatory products in India without this certification. BIS certification facilitates the easy market entry of businesses into the Indian market and also ensures adherence to the Indian quality and safety standards. It also enhances the trust of the customers, increases the brand credibility, and gives legal approval to imports.
Requirements for FMCS BIS Certification
- Manufacturing unit must be located outside India.
- Manufacturer must accept BIS license terms & conditions.
- Products must comply with applicable Indian Standards (ISS).
- In-house testing lab and quality control team are required.
- Manufacturer must accept the Scheme of Inspection & Testing (SIT).
- Annual BIS marking fee must be accepted.
- Proper manufacturing machinery and testing facilities should be available at the factory.
Documents Required for FMCS BIS Certification
Following are the vital Documents required for FMCS BIS Certification, must be available with the applicant before initiating the project:
- Factory or Company Registration Documents
- Manufacturing Process Flow Chart
- Business License & ISO Certificate
- English Translation of Documents (if required)
- Product Test Reports as per Indian Standards
- Nomination Form
- Declaration & Undertaking
- Product or Component Drawings (if applicable)
- List of Raw Materials with Test Certificates
- Details of Other Product Certifications (if any)
- List of Testing Equipment with Calibration Certificates
Process for Obtaining FMCS BIS Certification
1. Documentation & Application Filing: All mandatory documents are collected and verified to filing BIS application online. In addition, a hard copy of the application is submitted to the FMCD Department.
2. Application Verification: The application and documents submitted are reviewed by BIS authorities. BIS may ask for further documents or clarification of information if any information or testing requirement is not provided.
3. Factory Inspection: BIS officers visit the manufacturing unit for auditing to check infrastructure, manufacturing process, in-house testing facilities etc. Samples are also taken of the products during the inspection.
4. Product Testing: The samples are collected and checked for compliance to Indian Standards in a lab approved by BIS. Testing fees are paid by the applicant.
5. Grant of BIS License: Once the inspection and testing are passed, the applicant needs to pay the licence fee and marking fee. In turn, BIS gives the FMCS BIS Certification license.
6. Indemnity Bond & Bank Guarantee: Once the manufacturer has given its approval, it must submit a USD 10,000 Indemnity Bond and a Performance Bank Guarantee to BIS in order to keep the license active.
Important Instructions for nomination of AIR for Foreign Manufacturers
- 1.Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) to get BIS FMCS Certification.
- 2.The AIR should be a resident of India.
- 3.There should be no conflict of interest with the third party product testing laboratories and the AIR.
- 4.The AIR name should be mentioned on the BIS license documents.
- 5.The AIR should be a degree holder and should have the knowledge of BIS Act, 2016 and rules and regulations.
- 6.Compliance with BIS terms, conditions and regulations requires written consent of the AIR.
- 7.An AIR can represent only one foreign manufacturer at a time under BIS FMCS Certification.
Why go for FMCS BIS Certification with GSPC?
In the past 20+ years, Gold Star Product Certification Private Limited (GSPC) has successfully completed 1000+ certifications and achieved 98% success rate for overseas companies. The complete support for FMCS BIS Certification is provided by our expert team, including product eligibility assessment, documentation, testing coordination and guidance for factory audit.
- 20+ years of experience, with 1000+ successful certifications and 98% Approval rate.
- End-to-end FMCS BIS documentation, application filing, and compliance.
- Help with testing of product and coordination with BIS recognised lab.
- Expert advice on factory audits, technical evaluation and BIS standards.
- Quick, convenient and efficient certification assistance to foreign manufacturers with a presence in India.
