What this service covers
BIS FMCS Certification Support for Foreign Manufacturers Exporting to India should begin with the exact product, model/range, manufacturing site, applicable Indian Standard/QCO and the relevant BIS certification/registration scheme. BIS is the competent authority for the applicable licence/registration decision. MLR & COMPANY can assist with product/standard mapping, documentation, testing/factory-readiness and application coordination but does not issue BIS licences or registrations.
About BIS FMCS Certification Support for Foreign Manufacturers Exporting to India
BIS Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme support for eligible overseas manufacturers whose products are subject to an applicable Indian Standard/certification route.
Current regulatory position
Regulatory review: 22 August 2026
- BIS operates FMCS for foreign manufacturers; under the scheme a BIS licence may be granted for use of the Standard Mark on conforming products.
- BIS states that FMCS generally covers products amenable to certification except Electronics & IT products notified under the CRS route, which use the separate Registration Scheme.
- The exact product, Indian Standard, QCO/mandatory status and scheme must be established before application.
- BIS states that FMCS applications for grant of licence are accepted through the Manakonline portal; offline/hard-copy applications were accepted only up to 31 May 2026, and from 1 June 2026 the grant-of-licence application route is online.
Working framework: QCO coverage, Indian Standards, scheme procedures, testing requirements, forms and BIS portal instructions can change. The current BIS/QCO/standard source should therefore be checked before samples are tested, an application is submitted or a model/site change is planned.
Who should consider this service?
- Foreign manufacturers selling regulated products into India
- Indian importers coordinating manufacturer compliance
- Manufacturers needing a BIS licence under an applicable product standard
BIS applicability is product- and scheme-specific. The product, Indian Standard, applicable QCO/mandatory status, manufacturer location and factory/testing route must be identified before a licence or certification plan is proposed.
Key decisions before starting
The following points should be settled early so the correct route, evidence and professional scope are clear before work begins:
- The foreign manufacturing location, exact product/models and applicable Indian Standard/QCO before any application is prepared.
- Whether the product falls under the FMCS route and what nomination/authorised Indian representative requirements apply at the time of filing.
- Testing/sample, factory quality-control and inspection readiness, including how critical manufacturing and test records will be demonstrated.
- How India-market marking, shipment planning and post-licence surveillance will be managed once approval is granted.
Clarifying the exact product, models, manufacturing site, standard/QCO and intended market route early helps prevent testing or application work under the wrong BIS scheme.
Step-by-step professional approach
- Step 1. Identify product/model and applicable Indian Standard/QCO
- Step 2. Confirm FMCS vs other BIS scheme/CRS route
- Step 3. Prepare manufacturer/AIR/testing/application records
- Step 4. Coordinate BIS process, inspection/testing and licence follow-up
Each stage should preserve product specifications, standard/QCO mapping, test reports, factory-quality records, application acknowledgements and BIS queries. Any deficiency response should address the cited technical or documentary requirement with traceable evidence.
Information and documents normally reviewed
- Manufacturer/legal entity details
- Product/standard/test information
- AIR and factory/quality-system information as applicable
The file normally revolves around the exact product/model, manufacturing location, applicable Indian Standard/QCO, test evidence, factory quality controls and authorised-representative arrangements where relevant. Scheme-specific BIS requirements take priority over a generic checklist.
What affects timing and professional cost?
FMCS is a technical and factory-based route, so schedule depends on correct product/standard mapping, application completeness, testing, factory readiness, assessment/inspection scheduling and closure of BIS observations. It should be planned as a compliance project rather than a simple document filing.
BIS application/licence/registration fees, laboratory testing, inspection/factory visit, marking and other scheme costs—where applicable—are separate from professional assistance unless expressly included in writing. Product range, models, factory location, standard and testing needs can materially affect cost.
What happens after BIS licence or registration?
After grant, the manufacturer must operate within licence conditions, maintain required quality controls and marking, manage surveillance/testing and seek approval or modification where models, standards, key components or manufacturing arrangements change.
The manufacturer or responsible entity must continue to meet the applicable marking, quality-control, surveillance/testing and change-notification requirements. Model, component, site or standard changes should be reviewed before implementation so the licence/registration remains compliant.
Common issues and avoidable mistakes
- Using FMCS for a CRS product
- Starting testing before confirming the correct Indian Standard/QCO
- Describing BIS as a generic certificate unrelated to the actual product scheme
A frequent mistake is starting testing or appointing representatives before confirming the exact product scope, standard and certification scheme. That can result in unusable reports, wrong samples or a filing under the wrong route.
Location and market context
For foreign manufacturers, the commercial objective may be access to India, but the compliance decision is made under the applicable BIS/QCO framework. UAE and other country pages should therefore focus on the foreign-factory-to-India route, not imply that a local foreign authority issues BIS approval.
How MLR & COMPANY can assist
MLR & COMPANY can review the product and market route, map the applicable Indian Standard/QCO/scheme, coordinate documentation, testing/factory-readiness and application follow-up within the agreed consultancy scope. BIS testing, inspection and licence/registration decisions remain with BIS and its applicable process.
Share the product name/model, manufacturer and factory country/address, intended Indian market, technical specification/catalogue, any known Indian Standard/QCO and existing test reports/certifications.
Related services and next steps
Frequently asked questions
No. The product must have an applicable Indian Standard and be within the scheme; Electronics/IT products notified under CRS use a different route.
BIS grants the licence under the applicable conformity-assessment scheme.
The product and applicable Indian Standard/QCO should be identified first.
No. It can involve product testing, factory quality controls, assessment/inspection and continuing licence obligations.
The correct route depends on the product/QCO/BIS scheme. A commercial importer relationship does not replace a mandatory manufacturer certification requirement.
Share the entity/organisation or product details, location, present status, objective, relevant notice/order/standard where applicable and the documents already available. A focused first review is more useful than sending unrelated records.
Official references
Primary BIS, QCO and Indian Standard sources are used wherever practical. Before action is taken, recheck the current product coverage, QCO, standard edition, scheme guideline, testing requirement, fee and portal procedure.
Get a fact-specific review before you proceed
Share the product/model list, manufacturing site, technical specifications, target Indian market route and any existing BIS application/test/query. We will first identify the applicable standard/QCO/scheme and consultancy scope. BIS licence or registration is not guaranteed and is decided by BIS.