Grant of All India First License for High Purity Primary Aluminum Ingots
Primary aluminum ingots are used to create aluminum semi-fabricated products, such as rolled coils, casted components, or extrusions for further aluminum product manufacturing.
BIS Revises Standards for Food Processing and Engineering of Pneumatic Tools and Machines
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Package Units, Coffee Seed Storage, Methods for Sensory Evaluation, Hygienic Conditions for Sugar Factories and Preferred Pressures for Pneumatic Tools and Machines. This notification was published on November 30, 2023. All of these standards have been established on November 21, 2023.
Extension in Validity of Prior Standard of Rubber Gasket for Pressure Cooker
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notified an extension in validity of Prior Standard of Rubber Gasket for Pressure Cooker. The IS 7466 : 1994 Rubber Gaskets for Pressure Cookers — Specification (First Revision) will remain valid till April 19, 2024.
BIS Introduces Standard for AI, Plastics and Textiles
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for Artificial Intelligence, Plastics and Textiles. This notification was published on November 17, 2023. All of these standards have been
established on November 15, 2023.
BIS revises Standards Relating to Automotive Vehicles
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised two standards relating to automotive vehicles. This notification was published on 6th November, 2023. Both these standards have been established on 25th October, 2023.
BIS revises Standards for certain Elements, Medical Instruments and Electrical Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for certain Elements, Medical Instruments and Electrical Products. This notification was published on 1st November, 2023. The standards have been established from 2nd October, 2023 and the previous versions stand withdrawn from 2nd November, 2023.
BIS withdraws several Standards in Cinema and Photography
The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has issued a notification withdrawing several standards in cinema and photography. The notification elucidates that the BIS has withdrawn 42 standards.
BIS revises Standards for Crop Protection Equipment
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised standards for Crop Protection Equipment. The BIS has established IS 1971 : 2023 Crop Protection Equipment — Hand- Operated Stirrup-Type Sprayer — Specification (Sixth Revision) on 13th October, 2023.
BIS introduces Standards for several Plant Products used in Traditional Medicine
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced 33 standards for plant products used in traditional medicine. Additionally, BIS has also introduced a new standard, for smart transportation, i.e. IS 18311 : 2023 Smart Community Infrastructures — Smart Transportation for Rapid Transit in and Between Large City Zones and their Surrounding Areas — Guidelines.
BIS organises 1176 Exposure Visits for Students Nationwide
This initiative aims to equip students with a profound understanding of scientific concepts, principles, and laws by showcasing their practical applications in the manufacturing, functioning, and quality testing of various products, as outlined in pertinent Indian Standards.
