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Foreign Manufacturer’s Scheme abbreviated as FMCS is a scheme under BIS which is formed to ensure quality and safety of the public. Foreign manufacturers are granted FMCS license provided their product’s standards are in compliance with BIS standards.
This scheme is mandatory for all manufacturers selling valves, cylinders and regulators to ensure the safety of the public by preventing any explosion, fire, leaks etc.
| S.No | Product | IS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquefied petroleum gas containers for automotive use | IS 14899 |
| 2 | Welded low carbon steel cylinders exceeding 5 liter Water capacity for low-pressure liquefiable gasses Part 4 Cylinders for toxic and corrosive gasses | IS 3196 (Part 1) |
| 3 | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5-liter water capacity for low-pressure liquefiable gasses Part1 Cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) | IS 3196 (Part 1) |
| 4 | Welded low carbon steel gas cylinder exceeding 5-liter water capacity for low-pressure liquefiable gasses Part 2 Cylinders for liquefiable gasses other than LPG. | IS 3196 (Part 2) |
| 5 | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part1 Normalized steel cylinders | IS 7285 (Part 1) |
| 6 | Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part 2 Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa (112 kgf/mm2) | IS 7285 (Part 2) |
| 7 | Welded and seamless steel dissolved acetylene gas cylinders | IS 7312 |
| 8 | Low-pressure regulators for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mixtures | IS 9798 |
| 9 | Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus | IS 7302 |
| 10 | Valve Fittings for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinders up to and Including 5-Liter Water Capacity | IS 8776 |
| 11 | Valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas cylinders of more than 5-liter water capacity Part 2 Valve fittings for newly manufactured LPG cylinders | IS 8737 |
| 12 | Welded low carbon steel cylinders for low-pressure liquefiable gasses not exceeding 5-liter water capacity | IS 7142 |
| 13 | Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders | IS 3745 |
| 14 | Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinders excluding liquefied petroleum gas cylinders | IS 3224 |
| 15 | Multifunction valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers for automotive use | IS 15100 |
Preparation: Foreign Manufacturer has to ensure that all the terms and conditions as well as the required documents such as business license, copy of declaration of conformity, manufacturing process, details about machinery, any trademark proof etc.
Registration Form: Any manufacturer willing to apply for FMCS certification can apply online at the BIS portal or they can register their firm by providing the required documents at the FMCD department in Delhi. The manufacturer has to make sure to fill in complete and correct information in the application form.
Issue Raised (if any): If the authorities find any missing or incomplete information in the submitted application form, an email is sent to the organization informing them about the same. Authorities will consider an application for registration
Nomination of AIR: AIR is an Authorized Indian Representative. AIR is a person who is elected to act on the behalf of the manufacturer in front of the BIS authorities. A person who knows FMCS regulations, valves, cylinders, regulators, and government rules and regulations is eligible to become an AIR.
Factory Audit: BIS authorities visit the manufacturing unit on a mutually agreed upon date. The authorities visit the factory premises to understand the quality and safety standards being followed for production in-depth. They verify multiple factors such as manufacturing process, machinery, location, raw materials used for the production, testing facilities available at the site etc.
Product Sample: Product’s efficiency, safety and quality is also essential to understand along with the factors related to production. Therefore, the authorities collect the sample of the product and send it to the BIS accredited and NABL-certified laboratories to assess its performance.
Laboratory Results: Once, the reports of laboratory tests are received, it is analyzed to know the further action. If the reports suggest the compliance of standards-the action will be issuing the license whereas if the reports suggest non-compliance of standards -the action will be to stop the process for further changes.
Issuance of Certification: As mentioned earlier, the process of granting the license to the manufacturer will begin after positive laboratory reports are received. The manufacturer has to pay for the license fee, advance minimum marking fee and other miscellaneous fee to obtain the FMCS license.
Indemnity Bond and PBG: The manufacturer has to sign an indemnity bond with the BIS authorities. Along with that, the manufacturer has to pay USD 10,000 as Performance Bank Guarantee.
Valves, cylinders and regulators are assessed thoroughly to avoid any mishappenings such as explosion or fire. Therefore, positive laboratory reports lead to grant of FMCS license. The initial certification of the FMCS license is provided for 2 years. After which, the manufacturer has to pay a renewal fee to renew the FMCS license. Successful payment of renewal of license leads to the issuance of renewed certificate. The renewed certificate is valid for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years. If the certification is renewed after the expiry date of the initial certification, the manufacturer has to pay a late fee of Rs 5,000 to the BIS authorities as a compulsion.
FMCS provides licenses to manufacturers selling valves, cylinders and regulators. It provides licenses to such manufacturers who conform to the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Valves, Cylinders and Regulators manufacturers must provide quality services to the customers. It must be safe and reliable because above mentioned products can be dangerous for any life.
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Foreign Manufacturer’s Certification Scheme
FMCS license is mandatory for foreign manufacturers selling valves, Cylinders and Regulators need an FMCS license to ensure the quality, safety and reliability of standards..
AIR is a person who is elected to act on the behalf of the manufacturer in front of the BIS authorities.
There are a number of benefits of BIS FMCS such as- boosts revenue, attracts audience, builds reputation, provides legal benefits, enhances safety and quality standards of the product etc.