Bottled Water Dispensers (Quality Control) Order, 2024
All bottled water dispensers must adhere to the specifications outlined in the Indian Standard IS 17681:2022, titled “Bottled Water Dispensers.” To ensure compliance, dispensers must display the the Standard Mark, obtained through a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license.
Precision Roller and Bush Chains Quality Control Order, 2024
Precision Roller and Bush Chains, Attachments and Associated Chains Sprockets must comply with either IS 2403:2014 (Indian Standard) or ISO 606:2004 (International Standard). Products must also bear the Standard Mark, obtained through a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license following the prescribed process.
Draft Rules On Radar Equipment For The Measurement Of The Speed Of Vehicles
These draft rules called as Legal Metrology (General) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 state that all radar equipment for measuring vehicle speed must be verified and stamped within one year of installation. The construction requirements specify that the radar indicators must be easily readable and the speed range should cover 30 km/h to 150 km/h. Additionally, the radar must be well-built for sufficient strength and stability
Ammonium Nitrate Bags to Get Barcodes for Enhanced Tracking
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has announced an order aimed at strengthening security measures for Ammonium Nitrate. It has mandated that each bag containing Ammonium Nitrate must be marked with the identification number of the package or bar coding.
Mandatory Tracking for Non-Toxic Cylinders
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) has issued an order mandating the compliance with the requirement that each non-toxic and non-flammable gas cylinder be be marked with a barcode or QR code for tracking purposes. The order applies to all entities involved in the lifecycle of high-pressure cylinders such as manufacturers, importers, fillers and traders.
BIS Issues Standards On Sanitary Appliances, Plywood, Health Care Products and Mechanical Equipment
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards on Sanitary Appliances and Mechanical Equipment. Additionally, BIS has introduced amendments to the standard of Methods of Test for Plywood and standard for Sterilization of Health Care Products. These notifications were published on May 30 and June 4, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards On Salts, Flour, Food Dyes and Cutting Tools
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards on Salts, Flour, Food Dyes and Cutting Tools. These standards were established in May 2024 and their previous versions will be withdrawn from August 2024.
BIS Withdraws 47 Indian Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has withdrawn several standards effective from May 10, 2024. This notification was dated May 28, 2024. These standards include Dielectric Capacitors, Resistors, Semiconductor Devices, Electromechanical Switches for Use in Electronic Equipment, etc.
Producers, Importers, Brand Owners Required to Register on EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging Waste
CPCB now mandates that all entities involved in the plastic packaging supply chain must register on the EPR Portal by May 31, 2024. This includes producers, importers, and brand owners. The notice clarifies that even if producers fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period. The notice clarifies that even if PIBOs fail to register by the deadline, their EPR obligations remain applicable for the intervening period.
Public Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Petrol Depots
The CPCB has prepared a draft SOP for Petrol Depots and is now seeking feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders. The CPCB encourages all interested parties to submit their comments by June 6, 2024.
