Why Foreign Manufacturers Need an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) for BIS Certification
India boasts one of the largest and fastest-growing consumer and industrial markets in the world. For global brands, this presents an unparalleled commercial opportunity. However, tapping into this market requires strict adherence to local safety and quality standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) . If your manufacturing plant is located outside India, you cannot simply fill out an online form and ship your goods. Under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) , BIS mandates a strict legal prerequisite before the certification process can even begin: you must appoint an Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) . Navigating this cross-border regulatory framework requires a highly reliable local partner. UMS Product Compliance Services Pvt. Ltd. (UMSPCS) , based in the corporate hub of Noida (Sector 132), stands as one of the premier BIS consultation firms in India and worldwide. Managing end-to-end global compliance ...