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BIS · ISI · FMCS · CRS · NOC · Scheme X
Certification that holds up when the auditor actually shows up.
Maanak Consultancy guides manufacturers, importers and brand owners through BIS, ISI, FMCS, CRS, NOC and Scheme X certification in India — one consultant on your file from the first call to the licence, with a written scope before any fee is discussed.
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Free scheme review:Not sure if your product needs BIS, ISI, FMCS or CRS? Tell us the product and where it's made — we'll confirm the scheme before you spend anything on documentation.
Manufacturers across India trust us to get certification right — the first time.
Certification services
Every scheme your product might fall under
If you're not sure which of these applies to you, that's normal — it's exactly what the first free review is for.
BIS & ISI Mark
For products made in India under a notified Indian Standard — scheme mapping through to the ISI mark.
FMCS
For overseas factories selling notified products into India, including the Authorized Indian Representative setup.
CRS Registration
Compulsory Registration Scheme filing for electronics and IT equipment, managed end to end.
NOC (Steel)
No Objection Certificate support for steel and structural products, coordinated with your BIS licence.
BIS Scheme X
Guidance on Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) requirements for products notified under Scheme X.
Renewal & Monitoring
Once certified, we track renewal deadlines and standard amendments so a licence never lapses unnoticed.
How we work
What we actually optimise for
Correct scheme, first time
Filing under the wrong scheme is the single biggest cause of delay — we confirm the mapping before any documentation work begins.
Audit-ready, not audit-lucky
We rehearse the factory assessment with your team beforehand, so audit day isn't the first time anyone's seen the checklist.
One point of contact
No hand-offs between departments — the consultant who scopes your project stays on it through renewal.
Compliance work that holds up at audit — not just on paper.
Maanak means "standard" — a reminder of what we're actually hired to do: make sure your product meets the standard it's supposed to, in a way that survives scrutiny, not just paperwork that looks complete.Process
How a certification project runs, start to finish
Step 1: Free scheme review
Tell us the product and where it's manufactured. We confirm which scheme applies — BIS/ISI, FMCS, CRS or Scheme X — and give a rough timeline.
Step 2: Scope & documentation
A written scope before any fee is discussed, then the document checklist and sample testing coordination.
Step 3: Factory audit
We prepare your team for the assessment in advance, so the day of the audit isn't the first time anyone's seen the checklist.
Step 4: Licence & renewal tracking
Once the licence is granted, we track renewal deadlines and any amendment to the standard your product is certified against.
Why manufacturers work with us
What you get with Maanak
Correct scheme, first time
We confirm the right certification scheme before any documentation work begins.
One point of contact
The consultant who scopes your project stays on it through to renewal — no department hand-offs.
Written scope, upfront
You see the scope and rough cost before anything is committed.
Audit-ready teams
We rehearse the factory assessment with you beforehand, not after a failed one.
Renewal tracking
We flag renewal deadlines and standard amendments so a licence never lapses unnoticed.
Domestic & overseas
We work with Indian manufacturers and overseas factories filing under FMCS alike.
Recent updates on BIS & regulatory compliance
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long does BIS / ISI certification take?
Most standard product categories complete in 2–8 weeks. FMCS filings for overseas factories can take 8–12 weeks. You'll get a specific timeline in the first review.
Do foreign manufacturers need FMCS?
Yes — overseas factories selling notified products in India typically need BIS FMCS along with an Authorized Indian Representative. We handle both the documentation and the representative arrangement.
What's the difference between ISI and CRS?
ISI covers products that need the mark after a factory assessment. CRS is a registration scheme used mainly for electronics and IT equipment. We confirm the correct scheme before any filing begins.
How much does a consultant cost?
Fees depend on product category, testing requirements, and whether the factory is in India or overseas. The first review is free, with a written scope before you commit to anything.
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Tell us the product and where it's manufactured — we'll tell you the scheme, the rough documentation list, and a realistic timeline, before you commit to anything.