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Essential Certifications for Import and Export: A Complete Guide

Ensure Compliance, Prevent Delays, and Access New Markets

Certifications ensure that businesses comply with legal, safety, and quality standards when importing or exporting goods. Without proper certification, shipments can be delayed, rejected, or subject to penalties. For businesses engaged in global trade, obtaining the right certifications is crucial to ensure smooth operations, market access, and regulatory compliance.

Key Certifications Required for Import and Export

BIS Certification (Bureau of Indian Standards)

More than 780 products require compulsory certification of BIS before import. Non-compliance of BIS Act, 2016 may lead to seizure and confiscation of goods by Customs.

FSSAI Registration (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)

Importing food products into India requires an FSSAI Import License, mandatory for customs clearance.

LMPC Registration Certificate

Importing Pre-Packaged Commodities requires obtaining a Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities (LMPC) Certificate under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.

EPR Certification

Mandatory for producers, importers, and brand owners of electronic goods, plastics, and batteries in India to ensure waste management compliance.

FDA Registration (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

For exporters of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, and cosmetics to the U.S., ensuring compliance with U.S. safety and health regulations.

CITES Certification (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)

Ensures compliance with global biodiversity and conservation laws for wildlife, plant products, and animal derivatives.

Customs Bond

A financial guarantee ensuring the payment of duties and taxes for high-value or bulk shipments.

WPC Certification

For importing wireless devices with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or RFID functionalities into India, with Equipment Type Approval from the WPC wing of the Department of Telecommunications.

CDSCO Import Requirements for Medical Devices

Ensures compliance with CDSCO regulations for medical device imports into India.

CDSCO Import Requirements for Drugs and Cosmetics

Strict compliance required for importing drugs and cosmetics into India, with necessary licenses for safety and quality standards.

AERB NOC

Required for importing radiation-emitting equipment like X-ray machines and tubes into India.

CBN NOC

For importing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, or precursor chemicals into India, with a No Objection Certificate from the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).

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