Brief Introduction

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is an Indian national standards and certification authority established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (The BIS Act, 2016). Its main tasks are to formulate and implement national standards, implement conformity assessment systems, and manage BIS certification.

Product certification in India basically implements the principle of voluntary certification, but considering factors such as public health and safety and mass consumption, the Indian government implements compulsory certification for specific products by issuing instant decrees. All products listed in compulsory certification must obtain product certification according to Indian product standards before they can enter the market.

Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS)

The Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) is a scheme implemented by the Bureau of Indian Standards for manufacturers outside India that enables non-Indian applicants/manufacturers to use the standard marking to sell their products in India. The Foreign Manufacturers Certification Department (FMCD) is the only agency qualified to grant licenses to foreign manufacturers. The main motivation of BIS to issue licenses to foreign manufacturers is the desire for the public to have access to quality, safe, reliable and risk-free products. In addition to this, foreign manufacturers must also appoint an Authorized Representative in India (AIR).

According to the different types of BIS certification in India, the process and requirements for each certification will vary. For details click the link below