BIS FMCS Registration: A Complete Guide for Foreign Manufacturers
BIS FMCS Registration (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme) provides license to Foreign or International organizations to use Standard marks only if they conform to Indian Standards. FMCS performs an inspection of the manufacturing units that are located overseas to ensure they are in accordance with the BIS standards.
All manufacturers (voluntary or mandatory) except manufacturers that deal with Electronics and Information Technology are permitted to use FMCS certification.
BIS registration caters to the manufacturers of goods and services for their certifications depending on their product quality standards.It helps businesses to expand Indian Industry in the International market. Thus, reaching a larger audience.
Who can register for BIS FMCS certification?
BIS Certification schemes are formed to secure public health , protect public interest , unjust trade activities, ensure environmental safety and maintain national security . Manufacturers who fit into the following eligibility criteria can produce, sell or import goods or services in the market ,failing which leads to prohibition in the Indian Market.
BIS FMCS registration is mandatory for all the foreign manufacturers. Except for the products listed under BIS CRS Scheme which mandate a registration certificate in order to manufacture, sell or import goods and services in the Indian Market.
Prerequisite for FMCS Registration
- Factory premises must be located outside of India
- Product Standards should be in accordance with BIS Standards.
- Manufacturing Equipment and Testing Facilities should be present at site.
- To test the product in accordance with the applicable ISS, product testing equipment and quality control personnel should be accessible in-house.
- Organization has to accept Scheme of Inspection and Testing
- Acceptance of terms and Conditions of License
Documents required For FMCS Certification
- Name and address proof of office and unit
- Trademark proof if available
- Business Proof
- Authorization letter
- List of testing facilities and testing equipment list
- Third party laboratory test report as per Indian Standards if applicable
- Layout and location plan of the factory
- Flow chart of manufacturing process
- Manufacturing machinery details
- In case of a foreign manufacturer, nomination details of an indian agent and nomination form
Registration Fee for BIS FMCS Certification
| Applicant Fee (Non Refundable) | 1,000 |
| Special Visit Charges | 7,000 per man-day |
| Testing Charges | As Applicable |
| Annual License Fee | 1,000 |
| Renewal Application Fee (Non Refundable) | 1,000 |
| Late Fee for renewal | 5,000 |
| Marking Fee | As Applicable |
| Special Visit Charges | 7,000 per man-day |
| Issue of Duplicate License | 1,000 |