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ISI mark · FMCS

Since 2021 every toy sold in India (except for export) needs the ISI mark. Footwear was pushed to July 2027, and coverage is widening to furniture, textiles and household goods.

Covered products

HS codes are 4-digit references; confirm the full code before customs.

ISI/FMCSOfficial

Toys (incl. electric toys)

Standard IS 9873 (Part 1~4, 7, 9) · IS 15644HS 9503Effective 2021-09-01
In force
Source: STC: toys QCO 2020 · 2020
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Footwear (leather & other)

Standard Per-product ISHS 6403Effective 2027-07-31

Up to 4,500 pairs/year for R&D allowed, not for sale

Postponed
Source: The Tribune: footwear QCO deferred ·
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Selected textiles

Standard To confirmHS 63Effective 2026-10-06
In force
Source: MPR: QCOs effective October 2026 ·
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Laboratory glassware

Standard To confirmHS 7017Effective 2024-07-02
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Wood-based boards

Standard To confirmHS 4410Effective 2025-02-11
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSTo confirm

Furniture (office chairs, desks, beds)

Standard To confirmHS 9401
In force
Source: TeepTrak: 2026 QCO guide · checked
ISI/FMCSTo confirm

Selected food-contact kitchenware

Standard To confirmHS 3924
Expanded 2026
Source: Global Approbation: new QCOs 2026 · checked

QCOs and dates

Footwear QCO amended — deadline moved
Source: The Tribune: footwear QCO deferred ·
Postponed
Textile standards in force
Source: MPR: QCOs effective October 2026 ·
In force
Wood-based boards QCO (import date)
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
In force
Toys QCO 2020 in force
Source: STC: toys QCO 2020 · 2020
In force

Documents

  • BIS application (Manak Online)
  • Business licence and trademark proof in English
  • AIR nomination — overseas factories
  • Factory location map and layout
  • Raw materials, manufacturing and test equipment lists
  • Product specifications, QC manager details
  • Sample import papers and lab test request
  • Toys: age grading and warning label artwork

Testing labs

Toys are tested to each part of IS 9873 (mechanical, flammability, element migration, phthalates); electric toys add IS 15644.

Source: STC: toys QCO 2020 · 2020

Costs

Application fee₹1,000Official Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
FMCS bank guaranteeUSD 10,000Official Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021
Adding a variety₹5,000 per variety/groupOfficial Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Toy testingExample: ₹20,000–₹70,000 per item (more for electric toys)Example

Timeline & validity

TimelineIndia 2–3 months · overseas 6–9 months (Adullam)To confirm Source: Adullam Consulting: certification & incentives · checked

Recent cases

Until real client cases are published, these are realistic examples.

Example

Illustrative case: Korean toy maker certified under FMCS.

Example

Illustrative case: preparing certification during the footwear delay.

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