This is a common question for manufacturers, importers, and brand owners planning to enter the Indian market. BIS Certification can be applied for only by manufacturers, whether they are located in India or outside India, provided their products fall under a mandatory or voluntary BIS certification scheme. The first step is to identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS) and...

This is a common question among traders, distributors, and brand owners involved in supplying products to the Indian market. In general, a trader cannot obtain a BIS Certificate in their own name, because BIS certification is issued only to the manufacturer of the product. The first step in understanding eligibility is to identify the applicable Indian Standard...

This is a common question among manufacturers, importers, and brand owners planning to sell products in the Indian market. BIS Certification can be obtained only by manufacturers, whether located in India or outside India, provided their products fall under a mandatory or voluntary BIS certification scheme. The first step is to identify the applicable Indian Standard (IS) and...

This is a common question for manufacturers, importers, and brand owners dealing with product compliance in India. Only the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)—the national standards body of India—is authorized to issue BIS licenses and registrations. No private organization, laboratory, or consultant has the authority to issue a BIS Certificate on its own. The BIS...

This is a common question for importers and brand owners planning to sell products in the Indian market. Whether an importer can apply for BIS Certification depends on the applicable BIS scheme and the manufacturing location of the product. The first step is to identify the relevant Indian Standard (IS) and determine whether the product falls under the ISI...

The BIS Certificate for Bunk Beds is a mandatory legal requirement in India under IS 17636:2022 – Bunk Beds: Safety Requirements. Any manufacturer or importer planning to sell, import, or distribute bunk beds in India must obtain BIS Certification for Bunk Beds before market entry. Bunk beds are extensively used in homes, hostels, dormitories, schools, PG accommodations, hotels, and...

The BIS Certificate for Beds is a mandatory compliance requirement in India for manufacturers and importers dealing in beds for residential and commercial use. As per IS 17635:2022 – Beds (Safety Requirements), beds sold in the Indian market must meet prescribed safety, strength, durability, and performance standards. Beds are widely used in homes, hotels, hostels, PG accommodations,...

Introduction India is one of the largest consumer markets in the world, and to ensure product safety and quality, the government has implemented strict compliance regulations. One such important regulation for overseas manufacturers is the BIS FMCS. If a foreign company wants to export or sell regulated products in India, understanding the BIS FMCS Scheme is essential. This blog explains the...