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With over 26500 licensees covering over 946 products, the BIS product Certification Scheme is one of the largest in the world. BIS Certification enables licensees to use the well-known ISI label, which is synonymous with high-quality goods. According to a government announcement, BIS certification is required for 90 items. The BIS also runs a Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme, which allows foreign manufacturers to be licenced to use the BIS Standard Mark.

Important documents you need to comply with the FCRA include a certified copy of your organization's certificate of registration or trust, details of your organization's activities, and copies of audited accounts for the past three years. In the past three years, your organization should have spent at least one million Indian rupees on programs and activities.

It is an often overlooked step of not submitting all necessary documents during the application process. "Please check the FCRA website carefully before you start using it," advises Vasumathi Sriganesh of the QMed Knowledge Foundation. Jothiramalingam, from the Center for Rural Systems and Development,

Buyers get their money's worth in terms of carpet area. They used to be misled by false promises from builders who advertised higher rugs and hid behind technical definitions.