For foreign manufacturers (especially Chinese) who want to sell BIS-mandatory products in India.
Every foreign manufacturer must appoint an AIR based in India. The AIR is your legal representative for all BIS matters | application filing, fee payment, compliance management, and communication with BIS. Choose an AIR with BIS certification experience.
Send product samples to a BIS-recognized lab in India. Testing is done against the applicable Indian Standard. Timeline: 4-10 weeks. The AIR coordinates sample shipment and lab communication.
BIS officers from India will travel to your factory overseas. Prepare: manufacturing process documentation, QC records, raw material traceability, testing equipment calibration, and product consistency records. Ensure factory is audit-ready.
BIS officers spend 1-3 days at your factory. They verify manufacturing capability, quality systems, and product consistency. You cover all travel and accommodation costs. Inspection scheduling takes 2-4 months.
Foreign manufacturers must provide a USD 10,000 performance bank guarantee. This ensures ongoing compliance with BIS standards. The guarantee is released when the license is surrendered.
After successful inspection + document review, BIS grants the FMCS license. Valid for 1-2 years, renewable. Affix the ISI Mark and license number on your products | you can now legally export to India.
Products where FMCS is the primary route for foreign manufacturers:
| Cost Item | Estimated Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product Testing in India | ₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Samples shipped to BIS lab in India |
| BIS Officer Travel to Factory | ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | Travel + accommodation for BIS inspection team |
| AIR Annual Fee | ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | Annual retainer for Indian Representative |
| Performance Bank Guarantee | USD 10,000 (~₹8L) | Refundable deposit with Indian bank |
| Application & Processing | ₹10,000 – ₹50,000 | BIS application and document processing fees |
| Consultant Fee (recommended) | ₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | End-to-end FMCS project management |
An Indian resident or registered Indian company. The AIR must have a physical office in India. Common AIRs include: BIS consultants, Indian subsidiaries of your company, independent compliance firms, or your Indian distributor/importer.
Filing and managing BIS applications, paying all BIS fees, coordinating factory inspections, maintaining compliance records, responding to BIS queries, managing license renewals, and handling any non-compliance notices or penalties.
A legally binding agreement between the foreign manufacturer and AIR. Must be notarized and submitted to BIS. Specifies the scope of representation, fees, duration, termination terms, and liability allocation.
If you manufacture in China and export to India, additional considerations apply:
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