Electrical Appliances QCO 2026: What Manufacturers and Importers Must Do Now
BIS certification is now mandatory for 90 electrical appliances under IS 302 (Part 1):2024. Deadlines, exemptions, penalties and the ISI licence process.
Foreign Manufacturers – Guides & Updates
Guides for foreign manufacturers entering the Indian market. Learn how BIS FMCS works for overseas factories, why you need an Authorised Indian Representative (AIR), how CRS, WPC and CDSCO apply to imported products, and what importers need, such as an IEC from DGFT. These articles are written for export managers and compliance teams outside India. For end-to-end support, see our BIS FMCS service.
TSEC Certification from BSNL QA / CACT: How Telecom Manufacturers Qualify for BSNL and BharatNet Tenders
India’s public telecom build-out — BharatNet, BSNL’s 4G/5G and fibre roll-out, state broadband networks — is one of the largest procurement markets for optical fibre, GPON equipment, passive components and telecom power systems anywhere. But there is a gate at the front of almost every one of these tenders: each quoted model must hold either
BIS FMCS Goes Fully Online from 1st June 2026: What Every Foreign Manufacturer Must Know
BIS FMCS moves 100% online from 1st June 2026. Learn what's changed, who is affected, the new 9-section Manakonline form, and action points for foreign manufacturers.
BIS Certification for Toys in India (IS 9873): The Complete ISI Mark Guide
India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing toy markets, and it has become one of the most tightly regulated. Since 2021, no toy intended for children up to the age of 14 — whether a soft plush, a plastic building set, a die-cast car, or a battery-operated robot — can be legally manufactured,
DGFT Import Export Code (IEC) for Foreign Manufacturers Entering the Indian Market: Complete Guide
Every shipment that crosses into India has to clear customs against a 10-digit number issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): the Import Export Code, or IEC. Without a valid IEC quoted on the Bill of Entry, customs will not release the consignment, banks will not process the trade remittance, and the shipment
Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) for BIS Certification: What It Is, Who Qualifies & How to Appoint One
For any foreign manufacturer seeking to sell certified products in India, the Authorised Indian Representative (AIR) is one of the most important and least understood requirements in the entire BIS certification process. The AIR is not simply an administrative contact or a courier for documents — the AIR is the legally responsible party in India
BIS FMCS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers Selling in India: The Complete Guide
Foreign manufacturers must obtain BIS FMCS certification to sell ISI-marked products in India. Here's a clear walkthrough of the process, timelines, and requirements.