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BIS Scheme-I FMCS Global Certification

BIS (ISI Mark) for Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS)

Turnkey regulatory consulting for overseas manufacturing facilities to obtain the mandatory BIS ISI Mark, complete foreign factory audit coordination, and Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) nomination.

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What is BIS FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme)?

BIS FMCS Certification
Global Factory Inspection & CM/L Mark Grant BIS Scheme-I FMCS

The Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) has been operated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) since the year 2000 under Scheme-I. It enables overseas manufacturers located outside India to obtain a license to use the standard ISI Mark on products exported into India.

Without a valid BIS FMCS license, notified products from foreign plants cannot pass Indian Customs (ICEGATE) and will be held or repatriated. Each foreign manufacturing unit requires a separate license for each product and standard specification.

Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)

Foreign OEMs must appoint an Indian resident as their Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) to take statutory responsibility for compliance, communications, and dispute resolution.

Physical Overseas Plant Audit

BIS technical officers fly overseas to physically inspect the foreign plant, audit quality systems, and draw samples for testing in BIS-recognized labs in India.

Mandatory Import Goods

High Demand Product Categories under FMCS

Overseas exporters from China, Europe, Japan, Korea, USA, and Southeast Asia require FMCS for:

Steel, Stainless & Alloys
Hot Rolled & Cold Rolled coils, Galvanized sheets, Pipes, Bars (IS 2062, IS 6911)
Tyres & Tubes
Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers (IS 15633, IS 15636)
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Methanol, Toluene, Acetone, Carbon Black, Ethylene Glycol, PVC Resin
Toys & Children's Products
Electric & Non-electric toys, baby feeding bottles (IS 9873, IS 15644)
Footwear & Leather Goods
Leather safety footwear, PVC boots, sports & casual footwear (IS 15844)
Sanitaryware & Fittings
Ceramic tiles, sanitary appliances, valves, water heaters (IS 2556, IS 15622)
FMCS Roadmap

5-Stage FMCS Licensing Procedure

1
AIR Appointment & Documentation Filing

Nomination of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) and submission of Form-V with application fee, factory license, manufacturing flow, and lab equipment list.

2
Dossier Scrutiny & Inspection Scheduling

BIS FMCD (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Department) reviews the dossier, resolves queries, and schedules the overseas audit date.

3
BIS Overseas Factory Inspection

BIS inspection team visits the overseas manufacturing plant, verifies in-house testing facilities, witnesses product testing, and seals samples for dispatch.

4
Independent Sample Testing in India

Sealed factory audit samples are air-freighted to BIS approved/NABL accredited test laboratories in India for compliance testing against IS standards.

Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) & License Grant

Submission of Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG of USD $10,000) and marking fees, followed by official grant of CM/L FMCS license for 1 or 2 years.

Documentation

Mandatory Documents for FMCS License

  • Valid Business License / Incorporation Certificate in Origin Country
  • Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) Agreement & ID Proofs
  • Manufacturing Plant Layout & Production Machinery List
  • In-House Testing Equipment List with Calibration Certificates
  • Technical Qualification Certificates of Lab Technicians
  • Scheme of Inspection & Testing (SIT) and Quality Manual
  • Raw Material Sources and Mill Test Reports
  • Registered Trademark / Brand Ownership Certificate
FMCS FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The AIR must be an Indian resident or an Indian branch office of the foreign manufacturer. The AIR legally agrees to comply with the BIS Act, rules, and regulations on behalf of the overseas OEM. Lockene provides complete and professional AIR representation services.

BIS requires foreign manufacturers to furnish a USD $10,000 PBG from an RBI-approved bank having branches in India to ensure adherence to BIS agreement terms and marking fees.

The FMCS license is initially granted for 1 or 2 years and can subsequently be renewed for up to 5 years subject to satisfactory surveillance audits and marking fee compliance.
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