BIS Certification of Products in India — ISI Mark, CRS & FMCS Overview
Which BIS scheme applies to your product? ISI Mark (Scheme I), CRS (Scheme II) and FMCS for foreign factories — a practical map for manufacturers and importers.
BIS Certification of Products in India — ISI Mark, CRS & FMCS Overview
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) runs multiple conformity schemes. Picking the wrong one delays grants by months. This guide maps ISI Mark, Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) and Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) to typical product families.
Scheme comparison
| Scheme | Typical products | Surveillance |
|---|---|---|
| ISI Mark (Scheme I) | Cables, steel, tiles, appliances, toys, PPE | Factory inspection + testing |
| CRS (Scheme II) | Electronics / IT under MeitY orders | Lab testing; no factory audit |
| FMCS | Overseas factory supplying India | ISI path for foreign sites |
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