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ISI mark (Scheme I) · FMCS for overseas factories

Most appliances and electrical parts need the ISI mark. Indian factories apply to BIS branch offices; overseas factories apply to BIS FMCD. From 1 Oct 2026, 90 appliance categories were added.

Covered products

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

ISI/FMCSOfficial

90 household & commercial appliances

Standard Per-product ISHS 8516Effective 2026-10-01

Replaces the 2025 QCO; declared stock can be sold for 6 months

In force
Source: UMSPCS: QCO for 90 electrical appliances ·
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Electric fans

Standard To confirmHS 8414Effective 2024-09-06
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Switches, plugs, sockets

Standard To confirmHS 8536Effective 2026-01-12

Amendment order S.O. 187(E), 2026

Amended
Source: Cummins supplier QCO list · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Flashlights

Standard To confirmHS 8513Effective 2025-07-27
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Bottled water dispensers

Standard To confirmHS 8418Effective 2024-07-01
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSOfficial

Electric fence energizers

Standard To confirmHS 8543Effective 2025-05-18
In force
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
ISI/FMCSTo confirm

Selected wires & cables

Standard To confirmHS 8544
Expanded 2026
Source: Global Approbation: new QCOs 2026 · checked

QCOs and dates

Household appliances safety QCO 2026 (90 types)
Source: UMSPCS: QCO for 90 electrical appliances ·
In force
Electrical accessories amendment S.O. 187(E)
Source: Cummins supplier QCO list · checked
Amended
Flashlight QCO 2025 (import date)
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
In force
Fans QCO 2023 (import date)
Source: BIS Certifications: import transition table · checked
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

Testing labs

ISI samples drawn by the officer are tested at BIS's own labs or recognised labs. BIS lists eight labs of its own (2022 page).

Source: BIS testing overview · 2022

Costs

Application fee₹1,000Official Source: REACH24H: BIS certification costs ·
Annual licence fee₹1,000Official Source: REACH24H: BIS certification costs ·
FMCS performance bank guaranteeUSD 10,000Official Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021
FMCS special visit charge₹7,000 per man-day + travelOfficial Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Marking feePer standard (as notified)Official Source: BIS FMCS fee schedule · 2021
Lab testingExample: ₹40,000–₹1,50,000 per model (varies widely by product, tests and lab quote)Example

Timeline & validity

TimelineIndia 2–3 months · overseas 6–9 months (Adullam)To confirm Source: Adullam Consulting: certification & incentives · checked
BIS guidance (FMCS)About 6 months on averageOfficial Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021
Validity (FMCS)1–2 years initially; renewals up to 5 yearsOfficial Source: BIS FMCS: grant of licence · 2021

Recent cases

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

Example

Illustrative case for a product brought in by the Oct 2026 appliance QCO.

Example

Illustrative case: ISI licence held by an Indian contract manufacturer.

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