Our India market access service maps every mandatory approval for your products and manages them as one project.
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Selling a product in India usually needs more than one approval. A Wi-Fi router may need BIS CRS registration, WPC Equipment Type Approval, TEC MTCTE certification, EPR registration and Legal Metrology labelling — each from a different authority, with different timelines. PCN Global India Corporation is an India regulatory compliance consultant for foreign manufacturers. We map every requirement for your product range, sequence the approvals so testing is reused where possible, provide the India-side representative where the law requires one, and manage the whole programme until your goods clear customs and reach the shelf.
| Approval | Authority | Typical Products |
|---|---|---|
| BIS ISI / FMCS | Bureau of Indian Standards | QCO products — steel, appliances, pumps, cables, toys, chemicals |
| BIS CRS | Bureau of Indian Standards | Electronics & IT — adapters, laptops, phones, LED products, batteries |
| WPC ETA | Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing, DoT | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID and other radio equipment |
| TEC MTCTE | Telecommunication Engineering Centre, DoT | Telecom and network equipment |
| BEE Star Label | Bureau of Energy Efficiency | ACs, refrigerators, fans, LED lamps, motors and more |
| CDSCO | Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation | Medical devices, IVDs, cosmetics, drugs |
| EPR | Central Pollution Control Board | Plastic packaging, electronics, batteries, tyres, lubricants |
| Legal Metrology (LMPC) | Legal Metrology departments | All pre-packaged goods — importer registration and labelling |
| PESO | Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation | Gas cylinders, valves, regulators, equipment for hazardous areas |
| STQC | STQC Directorate, MeitY | IP CCTV cameras and security-tested IT products |
| IEC / DGFT | Directorate General of Foreign Trade | Every importer of record |
| Product | Approvals Commonly Required* |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi router | BIS CRS, WPC ETA, TEC MTCTE, e-waste EPR, plastic EPR, LMPC |
| Smartphone | BIS CRS (phone, adapter, battery), WPC ETA, TEC MTCTE, e-waste & battery EPR, LMPC |
| Air conditioner | BIS ISI/FMCS, BEE star label, e-waste EPR, LMPC |
| Medical device | CDSCO MD-15 import licence, BIS CRS if a notified electronic product, LMPC |
| Cosmetics | CDSCO COS-2 registration, plastic EPR, LMPC |
*Exact requirements depend on the model, specifications and current notifications. We confirm them for each SKU.
We review your product list and specifications and produce a requirement matrix for every SKU.
Sequenced plan with timelines, test plans and an itemised budget of government, lab and professional fees.
AIR for BIS, Indian Agent for CDSCO, and importer documents such as IEC and LMPC registration.
Samples tested in recognised Indian labs; applications filed in parallel where possible.
Certificates granted, labels finalised, and goods cleared through customs.
Renewals, new models, EPR returns and regulatory updates tracked for you.
Send us your product list — we will return a requirement matrix showing every approval, timeline and cost for the Indian market.
It depends on the product. Common approvals are BIS certification (ISI, FMCS or CRS), WPC ETA for wireless products, TEC MTCTE for telecom equipment, BEE star labelling for energy-using appliances, CDSCO for medical devices and cosmetics, EPR registration with CPCB and Legal Metrology labelling for packaged goods.
Often, yes. BIS requires an Authorised Indian Representative for FMCS and CRS, and CDSCO requires an Authorised Indian Agent for medical device and cosmetic imports. We can provide or arrange this support.
Sometimes. Each authority has its own recognised labs and standards, but careful planning lets some test data and documentation be reused, which saves time and samples.
Simple products may be ready in 1 to 3 months; products needing several approvals or a factory inspection can take 4 to 9 months. A requirement matrix at the start gives you a realistic timeline.
The importer of record is the Indian entity that holds an Import Export Code (IEC) and clears goods through customs. It also needs Legal Metrology registration for pre-packaged goods and may be responsible for EPR.
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