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BIS Standards : What is it?

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The BIS standards refer to the regulations set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the National Standards Body of India. Here's what you need to know:

 

About BIS:

  • Function:  BIS is responsible for developing and publishing Indian Standards (IS) across various sectors. They also implement conformity assessment schemes, recognize and operate laboratories for testing products, and conduct capacity building programs on quality assurance.

  • Importance: BIS standards play a crucial role in ensuring:

  • Product Safety: Consumers are protected from hazardous or low-quality goods.

  • Quality Assurance: Products meet specific performance and quality requirements.

  • Fair Trade: Standards help prevent unfair trade practices and promote healthy competition.

  • Consumer Protection: BIS empowers consumers by providing reliable information about product quality.


Key Points about BIS Standards:

  • Wide Range: BIS covers a vast array of products, including:

  • Food and agriculture

  • Electrical and electronics

  • Chemicals and plastics

  • Textiles

  • Civil engineering and construction

  • Mechanical engineering

  • Information technology

  • And many more


BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto BIS has been providing traceable and tangible benefits to the national economy in a number of ways – providing safe reliable quality goods; minimizing health hazards to consumers; promoting exports and imports substitute; control over proliferation of varieties etc. through standardization, certification and testing.


Work:


Standards Formulation

  • Product Certification Scheme

  • Compulsory Registration Scheme

  • Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme

  • Hall Marking Scheme

  • Laboratory Services

  • Laboratory Recognition Scheme

  • Sale of Indian Standards

  • Consumer Affairs Activities

  • Promotional Activities

  • Training Services, National & International level

  • Information Services



  • Certification: While BIS certification is generally voluntary, the government can make it mandatory for certain products related to public safety, health, or the environment.

  • ISI Mark: The presence of the BIS mark (often called the ISI mark) on a product signifies that it conforms to the relevant Indian Standard. This mark instills trust in consumers and signifies product quality.


History:


The Indian Standards Institution (ISI) came into being on the 06 January 1947 and in June 1947 Dr. Lal C. Verman took over as its first Director.


- Initial focus: Standardization activities

- Indian Standards Institution (ISI) established Certification Marks Scheme in 1952

- ISI Mark granted to conforming products

- Nucleus of laboratory started in 1963 to meet Scheme requirements

- Product certification under ISI Act, 1952; standards formulation not legislated

- Legislation introduced in Parliament on Nov 26, 1986, for standards formulation

- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established on April 1, 1987

- BIS formed through Parliament Act on Nov 26, 1986, broadened scope and powers

- BIS took over staff, assets, liabilities, and functions of ISI

- Government aims for quality culture, consumer participation in standards

- BIS consists of 25 members from Central and State governments, industry, etc.

- Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is President

- Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is Vice-President


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