BIS Revises Standards for Medical Textiles, Medical Devices and Metals

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Medical Textiles, Medical Devices, Steels, Malleable Iron Shots and Grits and Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings. These notifications were published on December 6 & 11, 2023. All of these standards have been established in November 2023.

FSSAI Notifies NABL Accredited Laboratories for Analysis of Food Samples

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has modified its list of laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). These laboratories are notified for the purposes of carrying out analysis of food samples taken in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Ministry of Power Revises Energy Norms for Distribution Transformers

The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued a notification revising the Energy Performance Standards for Distribution Transformers. The notification extends the validity of energy efficiency norms of distribution transformers that are up to 200kva. These norms will now apply to these distribution transformers until 31st December, 2024.