BIS Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS)

What it is

Guide a foreign factory through product/standard classification, testing, Indian representation, application and post-licence obligations.

What you get

• BIS FMCS licence and Standard Mark route

Who it is for

• foreign factory must manufacture the product and conform to the applicable Indian Standard
• factory must have required manufacturing, testing and quality-control capability
• an Authorized Indian Representative is required for the application and licence relationship
• a separate application is required for each product/Indian Standard and factory combination
• Electronics and IT products notified by MeitY follow the separate CRS route
• current QCO or product notification determines whether BIS certification is compulsory

How to apply

1. 1
   Classify product and notification

   Identify the Indian Standard, QCO status and whether FMCS or CRS applies.

   Official step
2. 2
   Confirm factory and representative readiness

   Confirm factory capability, testing resources and the Authorized Indian Representative.

   Official step
3. 3
   Prepare testing and application evidence

   Assemble product, factory, test, quality and applicant records.

   Official step
4. 4
   Submit and complete BIS evaluation

   Submit through the official portal, respond to inspection or testing requests and track the decision.

   Official step

Keep ready