Why Should I Hire a BIS Consultant for FMCS Certification?
Selling regulated products in India as a foreign manufacturer means dealing with one unavoidable requirement: the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme, or FMCS, administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This scheme lets overseas manufacturers obtain a BIS licence directly, without routing every step through an Indian authorised representative. It sounds convenient, but the reality of navigating BIS paperwork, testing standards, and audits from another country is far more complicated than most businesses expect. That complexity is precisely why so many manufacturers turn to a BIS Consultant for FMCS certification instead of handling it in-house. Press enter or click to view image in full size This article breaks down what FMCS certification involves, the obstacles manufacturers commonly run into, and why bringing in a specialised BIS Consultant for FMCS certification — such as the team at UMSPCS — tends to be the smarter, faster route. What Does FMCS Certification Actu...