The vendor has to complete the pricing and other details for the catalog, the next critical phase in uploading your products on the GeM Portal is incorporating product details, support documents, and pictures. These components help catalog be as precise, compliant, and rapidly approved on GeM as possible. GeM provides the support to the vendors to complete the product upload, image, approval and resubmission process. GeM provides various other facilities for the vendors such as facilitates officer, 24*7 Helpdesk and many more. GeM provides interactive gem portal training, gem manual to the vendors that they can easily complete their process.
As for product specs, vendors need to list specific details such as product characteristics, component composition, certifications, standards of compliance, and technical specifications related to the selected category. Technical specs go beyond facilitating an easy approval process; they enable the purchasing government officials to understand clearly what you are offering.
Supporting documentation is required in the process of validation for GeM Products registration. A minimum of one applicable document is required for the process of documentation, including an OEM sheet, specification sheet, BIS certification, OEM approval letter, or GST invoice relating to the brand number and unit of packaging. Depending on the type of license required, additional licenses may be required (FSSAI license approval, PESO approval, CE approval, USFDA approval, CPCB approval, or others). Recent documents should be used in the process of MRP validation that should be supported by an invoice or documents less than six months old.
Product photos are important too. Display original product pictures with a clean white background. Do not allow watermarks or logos to appear in product photos. Do not add text to product photos or upload images of the merchandise in packages or with branding added. All photos must be JPG or PNG files that are no larger than 300 KB with a clear photo of a product. At least three photos should be posted. You should not show additional items unless these items come with the merchandise.
After this, you will sign the declaration, and the catalog will be submitted. There will be a confirmation message, after which the catalog will be entered into the approval stage. However, the catalog approval process will depend on the seller, the type of brands, or a combination of the following options, such as auto-publishing, GeM admin approval, or approval from the OEM.
Once approved, each item receives a distinctive GeM product code, allowing it to be searchable to potential buyers. Later on, changes can only be made to the offer price; the remaining information will remain locked. A rejected catalog will notify you with the reason. A rejected catalog will appear in the Notified Products section. You are only allowed to make
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