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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) department has announced a significant update aimed at streamlining the application process for foreign manufacturers. A dedicated online application portal has been launched to eliminate the need for physical submission of hardcopy documents when applying for BIS certification.
Foreign manufacturers seeking a Grant of Licence under the FMCS can now submit their applications online through the Manakonline portal.
To assist users with the new system, a detailed User Manual for online submission under FMCS is available for reference and guidance.
Applicants are advised to note that applications submitted in offline mode or as hard copies will only be accepted until May 31, 2026. Effective June 1, 2026, only applications submitted through the newly launched online portal will be processed.
About FMCS
Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS) is regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in compliance with the BIS Act, 2016, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The certification scheme allows foreign manufacturer to continue their businesses in India after receiving the BIS Licence. Certain goods can only be imported into India with the Standard Mark and a BIS licence, as announced by the Indian government under Quality Control Orders (QCOs). QCOs are regulated by various regulatory bodies or ministries in India under the observation of Central Government departments based on their product categories. QCOs are published on the gazette of India with their date of implementation. After the effective date of implementation of QCO, except under a valid Licence or Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from BIS, no person shall manufacture, import, distribute, sell, hire, lease, store, or exhibit for sale any product(s) covered by the QCO without a Standard Mark. To know the date of commencement and updates of QCOs, please click here.
