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BIS FMCS Certification Consultant in Hyderabad
- Assistance for BIS Application Filing
- Local Co-ordination with BIS Authorities
- Clear Cost & Timeline Estimates
- Compliance Support after BIS Approval
- Complete Documentation Support
BIS FMCS Certification Consultant in Hyderabad: Complete Guide for Foreign Manufacturers
- Legally export regulated products to India
- Follow relevant Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
- Enhance customers' trust and credibility in the market
- Improve the brand's reputation in the Indian market.
- Minimise customs clearance and regulatory problems
- Monumental growth in business opportunities across India.
Regulated products are legally not allowed to be imported or sold in the Indian market without a valid BIS FMCS licence in Hyderabad.
Knowing which Indian Standard (IS) is applicable.
Step 1: Product Evaluation & Compliance Assessment
The first step is to ascertain which Indian Standard (IS) applies to the product and whether it is covered by BIS mandatory certification.
This comprises:Product Category Assessment Finding the Applicable Indian Standard Assessing the Certification's Applicability Initial Assessment of Compliance
This comprises:
Step 2: Documentation Preparation
All technical and legal documentation that may be required for the certification must be prepared by the manufacturers.
Among them are: Company & Factory Registration Documents Product Details Documentation of Manufacturing Processes Documentation for Quality Control Product Drawings Test Results Trademark Records Documents for AIR Authorisation
Among them are:
Step 3: Product Testing & Compliance Verification
Testing for product samples takes place in laboratories recognised by the BIS to check conformity with the corresponding Indian Standard.
It includes tests for: Product safety Performance standards Quality attributes Technical compliance
Non-conformities have to be sorted out before any process can begin
It includes tests for:
Step 4: Appointment of Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
Foreign producers should nominate an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) who will be the authorised representative of BIS.
Responsibilities: Correspondence with BIS Coordinating on compliance The producer in India
Step 5: Submission of BIS Application
Once the testing and documentation are completed, the application is forwarded to BIS for review.
The application usually contains: Applications to the BIS Technical specifications Product tests Manufacturing unit details Declarations and approvals
The application usually contains:
Step 6: Factory Audit by BIS
In this step, the BIS will inspect the manufacturing unit to see the capacity of manufacturing and quality control.
The factory audit involves: Manufacturing process Testing facilities Quality control system Product consistency control
The factory audit involves:
Step 7: Licence Approval & ISI Mark Authorisation
After testing, verification, and factory inspections, the FMCS licence is finally issued by BIS.
With the license being approved: License from BIS is obtained The ISI Marking authorisation is obtained Products can be legally imported and sold in India
With the license being approved:
- Simple information on the production unit and product category.
- Indian Standard Test Report from a BIS/NABL-recognised laboratory
- Proof of ownership of the manufacturing plant (title of property owned, utility bill, etc.)
- Trade mark registrations
- Statutory body licences and approvals.
- Product design drawings/schematic
- Manufacturing capacities installed.
- Raw materials data
- The machines used to produce the product.
- This is an example of a specification and a list of machines used in the manufacture.
- This flowchart of the manufacturing process depicts the activities involved in creating the product.
- Product design drawings/schematic
- Packaging types and processes.
- The list of manufacturing unit test equipment calibration.
- Quality control personnel information.
- Disposal of substandard products in the market.
- Map of the production unit
- The organogram of the factory is given below.
Other documents for foreign manufacturers
- The appointee will be notified of the appointment by letter. A letter of appointment will be sent to the authorised Indian representative (AIR).
- Other factory documents (layout, machines, quality control setup, etc.) are shown from overseas factories.
- Letter of Appointment of Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
- Letter of Appointment of Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)
| Particulars | Estimated Cost (Dollar) |
|---|---|
Application Fees (BIS) |
$12.00 |
Per Diem Expenses for BIS Officers- 3 Days |
$900.00 |
Charges for the Visit |
$466.66 |
Contingency Funds |
$111.11 |
Bis Charges- Travel/Visa etc. -Estimate |
$2173.00 |
Marking Fee (Min.) |
$2744.00 |
Sample Testing |
$400 to $3000 |
Total BIS Cost |
$6850.77 |
Costs incurred while travelling to and fro from inspection locations, as well as during inspections. The cost of certification will differ from one manufacturer to another based on the project.
The whole certification process will depend on how fast the documents are processed and also the factory inspection and testing times.
The whole certification process will depend on how fast the documents are processed and also the factory inspection and testing times.
Generally speaking, the time required for completing the BIS FMCS Certification process is about 5-6 months from the date of submission of the entire application. Delays caused by documentation, product testing, factory inspection, or responses to BIS observations can delay the entire certification process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BIS FMCS Certification is a certification scheme that is managed by the Bureau of Indian Standards for foreign manufacturers of products that are to be exported to India and, for this reason, need to comply with Indian Standards.
Foreign manufacturers having manufacturing plants in countries outside India and intending to export products covered by the mandatory quality control order shall get BIS FMCS certification.
Normally, it takes 4-6 months for the certification process, considering the timelines for documentation, factory inspection, laboratory testing and BIS approval.
AIR appointment and documentation, preparation for factory inspection, application for BIS, regulatory coordination and query resolution are provided by an experienced consultant for foreign manufacturers to obtain the certification efficiently and in minimum time.
