BIS Organizes Workshop to Accelerate Development of National Agriculture Code
Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in India’s economy and the need for optimal resource utilization and technological advancements, the BIS aims to create a comprehensive code that ensures best practices across the agricultural value chain. A press release on the workshop was issued on September 27, 2024.
BIS Sets New Standards for Ayush Sector
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has taken a step towards ensuring quality and safety in the Ayush sector by establishing a dedicated standardization department. This move aims to bolster the credibility and reach of traditional Indian medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy.
BIS Invests in R&D to Drive Standardisation
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the sanction of 82 research and development (R&D) projects to bolster its standardisation efforts. These projects, awarded to faculty members from institutions like IITs and NITs, will focus on cutting-edge domains such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, medical devices, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Low Melt Polyester Yarn Exempted From Polyester Yarn Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued an amendment to the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This amendment exempts “Low Melt Polyester Yarn” from the purview of the order.
BIS Revises Standards On Surgical Instruments And Dentistry
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Thoracic Surgery Instruments And Dentistry. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024. All these standards were established on June 6, 2024 and their previous versions will be withdrawn from September 6, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards On Cast Iron, Metallic Materials and Human Resource Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Microstructure Of Cast Iron, Rice Milling Yield, Cultivation Structures, Metallic Materials And Human Resource Management. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024.
New Safety Standards Introduced for Electric Vehicles in India
BIS has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, focusing on the critical components of EVs – the powertrain (motor, transmission) and batteries. The standards mandate stringent safety requirements to ensure reliable and secure operation.
BIS Revises Concessions for Various Licensing and Certification Fees
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a notification revising concessions concessions in respect of all types of specified notified fees, except for application fee for grant of licence or certificate of conformity and those collected on actuals. It has extends a concession of 20% for micro enterprises. For micro-scale enterprises, an 80% concession on fee payable will be applicable until May 31, 2026, while for small-scale enterprises, a 50% concession on fee payable will be applicable until the same date.
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.
