Indian Manufacturers can get their Products BIS Certified to stay legally compliant and boost market trust. India’s manufacturing landscape is growing fast, and so are the regulations. If you are a manufacturer selling products in India, getting your products BIS certified isn’t just a good-to-have; however, it’s mandatory for many product categories.
Management System Compliance Incorporation (MSCi) helps Indian manufacturers navigate the complex BIS certification requirements and intricacies. We don’t just hand you a checklist; on the contrary, we walk you through every step of the journey to ensure full compliance and reduce delays.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India’s national standards body, functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
BIS certification is a third-party certification that a product conforms to the Indian safety, quality, and performance regulations. It plays a significant role in protecting consumers from substandard goods and promoting fair trade practices.
The BIS mark builds credibility to make your product legally marketable and is often mandatory for certain product types as specified by the Indian government.
Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are non-negotiable and are released by various ministries under which the product falls.
A Quality Control Order (QCO) is an official directive issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) or the concerned line ministry. It mandates that certain products must comply with the corresponding Indian Standards and become BIS-certified before they are sold, distributed, or imported into India.
Importance of Quality Control Orders (QCOs):
They are legally binding – Quality Control Orders are legally binding and any non-compliance can lead to penalties, product recalls, or even bans.
They promote consumer safety – Quality Control Orders ensure only tested and standardised products reach the market.
They raise manufacturing standards – Quality Control Orders encourage consistent quality across industries.
Any goods manufacturer in India that falls under a QCO is legally obligated to obtain BIS certification. This applies to:
Yes, even startups and MSMEs can apply for BIS certification there are no shortcuts. However, distributors and importers don’t need to apply directly, but they must ensure that the products they handle are BIS-certified.
As of today, over 450 product categories are covered under mandatory BIS certification, and this number continues to grow.
Here is a list of some of the major categories that can apply for BIS Certification Consultancy Services. These are:
Any product that falls under any of these categories can get in touch with MSCi to confirm whether you need certification or not.
The BIS mark, be it the ISI mark for domestic manufacturing or the CRS mark for electronics under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, indicates conformity to Indian Standards.
Applicability of the BIS Certification:
The BIS mark must be printed on the product or its packaging. It gives the customer confidence that the product meets India’s stringent safety and quality norms.
Government processes in India aren’t exactly known for being straightforward. The BIS application process includes a mountain of documents, inspections, testing, and timelines that can stretch for months without the proper guidance.
However, MSCi can help you in the following way:
It became paramount to ensure quality, safety, and consumer trust in a rapidly industrializing post-independence India. That’s when the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) established on 6 January 1947 as a Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ISI was born to develop and promote standards that Indian industries could adopt to elevate product quality across the board.
The ISI launched the Certification Marks Scheme in 1955 under the ISI (Certification Marks) Act, 1952. It aims to make these standards more than just paper guidelines. It gave rise to the now-familiar ISI Mark—a symbol that told Indian consumers, “This product has been tested and meets the mark.”
In 1986, a Bill was introduced in Parliament to give ISI a statutory status. Hence, it led to the formation of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which officially took over ISI’s responsibilities on 1 April 1987. Again, in 2016, the BIS Act was revamped, authorizing BIS to conduct Conformity Assessments for goods, articles, services, systems, and processes. These assessments, governed by the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018, follow internationally accepted standards, such as IS/ISO/IEC 17067.
Under Scheme I, manufacturers are granted licences to use the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) only after BIS thoroughly evaluates their manufacturing processes and ensures the product meets all the requirements of the relevant Indian Standard.
The ISI launched the Certification Marks Scheme in 1955 under the ISI (Certification Marks) Act, 1952. This gave rise to the now-familiar ISI Mark—a symbol that told Indian consumers, “This product has been tested. It meets the mark.”
MSCi does not believe in just ticking boxes; however, we create compliance strategies that work. With years of experience helping Indian manufacturers secure BIS certification without the usual delays or rejections, we bring deep regulatory insight and up-to-date knowledge of evolving Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
Our end-to-end support means you’re never left second-guessing the process. We don’t just help you get certified but we help you build a brand that stands out for quality, safety, and reliability.
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. With over a billion buyers and a massive appetite for quality goods, it’s a goldmine for global manufacturers. However, before you ship your products into Indian territory, you need BIS certification.
And no, this isn’t just red tape that causes delays or inefficiency; it’s the law.
Management System Compliance Incorporation (MSCi) helps foreign manufacturers get BIS certified under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS). Hence, your products can legally and successfully enter the Indian market. Our expert ISO certification consultant guides you through every compliance hurdle, paperwork, and regulatory roadblock to avoid headaches.
BIS stands for the Bureau of Indian Standards. It is a national standards body of India that monitors all products – domestic or imported meet the country’s safety, quality, and performance benchmarks.
If you’re a foreign manufacturer and your product falls under a Quality Control Order (QCO) or BIS-mandated category, you must obtain BIS certification before shipping it to India. Without a BIS certificate, your goods may be seized, rejected at customs, or prohibited from entering the Indian market.
The Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) is a mechanism through which BIS ensures the quality and compliance of imported goods manufactured outside India. Under this scheme, foreign manufacturers are granted a license to use the ISI mark on products that conform to relevant Indian Standards.
Why the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) Matters?
FMCS includes physical inspections, factory audits, and product testing in BIS-recognised labs. It also focuses on ongoing surveillance because India doesn’t take chances with safety, and neither should you.
QCO stands for Quality Control Orders and is a legal mandate issued by Indian government ministries, especially the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) or sector-specific ministries, such as Steel, Electronics, and Chemicals.
A Quality Control Order (QCO) is compulsory for certain products to comply with Indian Standards and be BIS-certified before being manufactured, sold, distributed, or imported.
Why QCOs Important for Foreign Manufacturers?
If your product is on the QCO list yet still not BIS certified, it’s not entering the Indian market.
You may already meet international standards, like ISO or CE Mark. However, in India, that’s not enough. Indian Standards are unique to the country’s infrastructure, consumer safety policies, and climate conditions.
The following are the reasons BIS Certification is non-negotiable in India:
The FMCS is strictly for foreign manufacturers with manufacturing facilities located outside India. It stands for Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS).
Here is the list of manufacturers who can apply for BIS Certification under FMCS:
Point to Remember: Traders, distributors, and importers cannot apply. BIS wants to certify the source, not the seller.
Also, only one application per manufacturing location per product type is allowed.
BIS certification applies to the final product, the ready-to-sell unit. But in certain sectors (like electronics or automotive), individual components may also require certification if they’re listed under a QCO.
A mobile phone might not just need BIS approval—it might also need the battery, charger, and adapter individually certified. Talking about Steel rods used in construction sites. The BIS certification applies to the specific size and grade, not just the generic product.
A foreign product listed under the QCO decides to take your chances and ship a non-certified product into India. What’s the worst that could happen?
The product might face the following repercussions:
We can conclude that non-compliance with BIS Certification India isn’t just risky but also expensive, damaging, and avoidable.
MSCi has been in the trenches of Indian compliance for years. We understand the BIS ecosystem from both ends—Indian regulators and international manufacturers. Our expert consultant helps you get it right the first time.
India is a billion-dollar opportunity. It’s also a compliance-driven market; hence, you can’t afford to go in unprepared. However, MSCi helps you cross the compliance chasm and get your products BIS-certified under FMCS. We make the process transparent, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
Contact us today to start your BIS journey with confidence.
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