India Certification & Compliance

Navigate India's regulatory landscape

India's certification framework spans electronics, food, medical devices, packaging, labelling and waste management — mandatory for every importer, brand and marketplace seller. We manage the full process end-to-end so your products can be listed and sold without interruption.

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BIS / CRS Certification

Mandatory for 400+ product categories. ISI Mark, CRS for electronics, and Scheme X for foreign manufacturers importing into India.

ISI MarkCRSScheme XElectronics
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FSSAI Registration & License

Mandatory for all food businesses, importers and marketplace sellers. Central, State and Basic licensing including import NOC and labelling compliance.

Central LicenseImport NOCLabelling
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CDSCO — Medical Devices & Cosmetics

Class A–D medical device registration, cosmetics license, pharmaceuticals and import license. Mandatory for import and sale in India.

Medical DevicesCosmeticsImport License
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WPC Equipment Type Approval

Mandatory for all wireless and RF devices in India — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular and IoT under DoT's Equipment Type Approval (ETA) process.

ETA ApprovalWi-FiBluetoothIoT
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Legal Metrology & Labelling

Mandatory for all packaged goods — MRP, net quantity, importer name and address, country of origin. The #1 cause of marketplace suppression — fixed by Product Label Guru.

MRP LabellingImporter Reg.Packaged Goods
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Extended Producer Responsibility

Mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners of e-waste, battery, plastic packaging — registration, annual targets and return filing on the MoEF&CC portal.

E-WasteBatteryPlastics
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BEE Star Rating

Mandatory energy-efficiency star labelling for ACs, refrigerators, washing machines, TVs and fans. Required for sale on Indian marketplaces.

Star RatingAppliancesEnergy Eff.
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DGFT — IEC & Export Licences

IEC registration, RCMC, SCOMET compliance, RoDTEP and export scheme advisory under India's Foreign Trade Policy for exporters and importers.

IECRCMCSCOMETRoDTEP
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AYUSH Licensing

Licensing for Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and homeopathic products. Import NOC and manufacturing license for traditional medicine and herbal products.

AyurvedaHerbalImport NOC
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PESO Approval

For hazardous products — pressurized gas, flammable liquids, aerosols, gas cylinders and lighters under the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation.

HazardousAerosolsGas Cylinders
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APEDA / MPEDA Export Certification

Mandatory registrations for agricultural, processed food, marine and horticultural exports — RCMC, quality marks and phytosanitary certificates.

APEDA RCMCAgri ExportsMarine

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A proven, structured approach honed across thousands of approvals — you stay informed while we handle the regulatory complexity.

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Product & Market Review

We assess your product, applicable regulations and target markets — a detailed roadmap with timelines and costs upfront.

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Lab Testing & Documentation

We coordinate accredited labs, prepare technical documentation, and compile applications to each authority's exact specs.

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Submission & Liaison

We submit and act as your single point of contact — managing queries and tracking approvals to closure.

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Certificate & Renewal

We deliver certificates, manage labelling, and proactively track renewals as regulations evolve.

Foreign manufacturers

No Indian entity? Still fully supported.

Foreign manufacturers can certify and sell in India without first setting up a local company.

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Scheme X / FMCS

BIS certification for overseas factories via the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme.

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Authorised Indian Representative

We support AIR arrangements and import compliance where the scheme requires a local liaison.

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Duty & classification

Know your landed cost and licences before you ship — via TariffProof.

Insights

India Certification Insights

BIS & QCO expansions, EPR filings, FSSAI licensing and Legal Metrology enforcement — the changes that affect your right to sell.

BIS & QCO Updates
Your Recliner Is Now an Electrical Appliance: BIS Certification for Motorized Furniture Under QCO 2026

Electric recliners, adjustable beds and standing desks now need mandatory BIS ISI Mark certification under IS 302 (Part 1):2024. Deadlines from 1 Oct 2026, scope, exclusions, the Scheme-I vs FMCS pathway, penalties and FAQs.

July 2026 9 min read
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India Compliance
BIS Expands CRS Mandatory Categories: Smart Home, Wearables & Power Banks Now Need Certification

BIS has expanded the Compulsory Registration Scheme to smart home devices, wearables, and power banks — and platforms now enforce CRS certificate uploads at the ASIN level. Which categories are affected, the process, timelines and costs.

May 2026 8 min read
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BIS · QCO Policy
Transition Facilitation (QCO) Order 2026: BIS Scheme II Sourcing for Brands & Assemblers

DPIIT's new order lets permitted companies source from BIS Scheme II (SDoC) manufacturers across 10 QCO categories — toys, footwear, ACs, furniture and more. The two-party framework, who benefits, and the 24-month clock.

June 2026 8 min read
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EPR Compliance
EPR Annual Return FY 2025-26: Complete Checklist for E-Waste, Battery & Plastics Importers

Every importer registered under India's EPR framework must file annual returns on the MoEF&CC portal — for e-waste, battery waste, and plastic packaging. The complete filing checklist, step-by-step process, and key deadlines.

April 2026 9 min read
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FSSAI
FSSAI Central License for Food Importers: 2026 Requirements, Common Rejections & How to Get Approved Faster

All food importers require a Central FSSAI License before customs clearance. New labelling requirements and updated NOC processes in 2026. The documentation checklist, the 3 most common rejection reasons, and how to get approved faster.

March 2026 9 min read
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Legal Metrology
Fix It First: India's New Improvement Notice Mechanism Under the Legal Metrology Act

From 29 June 2026, first-time labelling and registration lapses under the Legal Metrology Act get a written notice and a window to fix — before any penalty. What's covered, what's still fully punished, and why the grace period is a second chance, not a strategy.

June 2026 7 min read
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