BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)

BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)

End-to-End Handholding for Exporting to India with ISI Mark

Foreign manufacturers exporting notified products to India are required to obtain a BIS Licence under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) of the Bureau of Indian Standards.

The FMCS enables overseas manufacturers to use the ISI Mark on products exported to India and ensures compliance with applicable Indian Standards and Quality Control Orders (QCOs).

Praditha Engineers provides complete, expert-led handholding to foreign manufacturers from initial eligibility assessment to licence grant and post-licensing compliance ensuring smooth market entry into India without regulatory risk.

Why Foreign Manufacturers Choose Praditha Engineers

Praditha Engineers is led by Shri M.V.S.D. Prasada Rao, Former Deputy Director General, headed Product Certification, Foreign Manufacturer Certification, Electronic and IT product Registration of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), with 38+ years of regulatory leadership experience and a team of former senior BIS officers, we bring deep, practical insight into BIS procedures and decision-making frameworks.

 • Product Certification & FMCS

 • Factory inspections & enforcement

 • Testing & laboratory evaluation

 • Licence grant, suspension, and renewal processes

This insider regulatory expertise allows us to anticipate BIS expectations, prevent delays, and resolve issues proactively.

Who Requires FMCS Certification?

FMCS certification is mandatory for:

 • Foreign manufacturers exporting BIS-notified products to India under Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme.

 • Importers/Brand owners selling such products through the original manufacturers in the Indian Market

 • Manufacturers without a branch office in India

 • Products covered under mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs)

Non-compliance of QCO may result in:

 • Rejection of consignments by Indian Customs for foreign manufacturers

 • Market withdrawal and stop-sale orders

 • Legal action under applicable Indian regulations

 • Any violation of the QCO attracts penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including seizure of goods and prosecution.

Our FMCS Handholding Services (Start to Finish)

1. Applicability Assessment & Certification Strategy

We assess:

 • Product applicability assessment under Indian Standards & QCOs

 • Product scope finalisation covering variants, sizes and materials

 • Testing and infrastructure readiness

A clear certification roadmap is provided before application.

2. Documentation & Application Management

We prepare and manage all FMCS documentation, including:

 • Application forms and checklists

 • Factory layout, process flow, machinery & test equipment details

 • In-house test reports & calibration records

 • Quality control personnel documentation

Our approach ensures first-time-right submission, reducing BIS queries and delays.

3. Factory Readiness & Pre-Audit Support

Before BIS inspection, we:

 • Conduct a gap analysis against Indian Standard requirements

 • Verify adequacy of in-house testing facilities

 • Guide QA/QC teams on Indian testing methods

 • Conduct mock audits to prepare for BIS inspection

This significantly reduces audit observations and non-conformities.

4. BIS Factory Inspection & Sample Testing Support

During the BIS audit, we provide:

 • On-site or remote technical support (as required)

 • Guidance during document verification and facility inspection

 • Coordination for factory testing and independent lab testing

 • Support for sample sealing, dispatch, and test follow-up

We remain engaged until satisfactory test results are achieved.

5. Licence Grant & ISI Mark Approval

After successful inspection and testing, we assist with:

 • Execution of indemnity bond and undertakings

 • Submission of Performance Bank Guarantee

 • Payment of BIS fees and marking fees

 • Final licence grant and ISI Mark usage approval

Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) Services

For foreign manufacturers without an Indian office, appointment of an AIR is mandatory.

Praditha Engineers acts as the Authorised Indian Representative, handling:

 • BIS communications and submissions

 • Regulatory clarifications and compliance responses

 • Licence maintenance and ongoing obligations

 • Representation before BIS authorities

Our AIR service ensures continuous compliance and peace of mind.

Post-Licensing & Annual Certification Support

BIS certification is an ongoing regulatory responsibility. We support licence holders with:

Inclusion of Additional Grades / Varieties

 • Eligibility assessment under grouping guidelines

 • Documentation, testing, and BIS approval

 • Seamless scope expansion without business disruption

Surveillance & Renewal Support

 • Assistance during surveillance audits

 • Renewal application filing

 • Compliance with updated standards and QCOs

Market & Factory Sample Corrective Actions

 • Root cause analysis of failures

 • Corrective and preventive action planning

 • Retesting and follow-up support

Export, Labelling & Customs Advisory

 • ISI marking & labelling compliance

 • Packaging and documentation guidance

 • Indian Customs coordination to prevent detention

 • Support Importers/Brand Owners selling the products in the Indian Market

Timelines & Transparency

As per BIS guidelines, FMCS certification typically takes around four to six months from complete application submission. Delays often occur due to documentation gaps, factory readiness issues, or slow responses.

With Praditha Engineers' structured handholding, delays are minimised and managed proactively.

Why Praditha Engineers is Different

 • Led by Shri M.V.S.D. Prasada Rao, Former Deputy Director General, BIS

 • Team of former senior BIS officers with hands-on certification expertise

 • Strong technical understanding of QCO-based enforcement and inspections

 • Proven track record in handling complex testing and factory inspections

 • End-to-end support for foreign manufacturers (FMCS)

 • Transparent, time-bound, and cost-effective consultancy model

 • Faster approvals with reduced risk

 • Trusted partner for Importers and foreign manufacturers

 • Long-term compliance partner not just a filing consultant

Start compliance early and secure uninterrupted access to the Indian Market.

Your Gateway to the Indian Market-Handled Right

With Praditha Engineers, foreign manufacturers gain:

 • Regulatory clarity

 • Technical confidence

 • Seamless BIS certification

 • Long-term compliance assurance

Contact Us – FMCS & BIS Certification Support

Contact Us:

📧 Email: bis@praditha.com; info@praditha.com

📞 Phone & WhatsApp: +91-9885006680 | +91-9866706680

🌐 Website: www.praditha.com

Export to India with Confidence. BIS Compliance-Expert-Led.