September 2023

In an effort to uphold quality standards and ensure consumer safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced mandatory certification for a range of commonly used products, including potable water bottles, cookware, insulated flasks, and tinplate packaging for food and beverages. Starting from January 5 and February 9 of the following year, manufacturers are […]

In a recent development, the Ministry of Ayush has provided clarity regarding the manufacturing of food products licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) alongside Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) products. This clarification responds to inquiries from companies seeking approval to produce both Ayush and FSSAI-regulated products within the same manufacturing

In a significant development, the Ministry of Mines has announced the notification of three Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for seven non-ferrous refined metal items. This move, designed to enhance user benefits and industry competitiveness, represents the Ministry’s commitment to establishing a robust quality control ecosystem. Curbing Imports of Sub-Standard Products One of the primary objectives

The Ministry of Textile’s recent decision to postpone the implementation of the quality control order for cotton bales by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has stirred discussions within the cotton industry. Vidarbha ginners expressed their concerns about the BIS rating system for cotton, citing the vast variations in cotton quality in the region due

In a recent development, the Ministry of Ayush has issued a significant clarification regarding the utilization of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) manufacturing facilities for the production of food products licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This clarification comes in response to requests from companies seeking approval to manufacture products

In a significant move towards enhancing the quality standards of the cement industry, the Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently concluded a successful Two-Day Capsule Course for Quality Control Personnel (QCPs) on August 30-31, 2023. Held at the prestigious Hotel Four Points in Srinagar, the program drew the

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO) recently conducted a Two-Day Capsule Course for Quality Control Personnel (QCPs) within the Cement Industry on August 30-31, 2023, at Hotel Four Points in Srinagar. This informative program witnessed the participation of technical experts from all cement industries operating in the Kashmir region.

The Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Invest India and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, recently organized the “Unnati India Opportunity Series – Investment Roadshow” on August 29, 2023. Ms. Manmeet Nanda, Joint Secretary of DPIIT, highlighted the Indian

The 2023 Resource Recycling Conference in Orlando, Florida, brought together stakeholders in the plastics industry to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its implications. While tensions were expected, the attendees were pleasantly surprised to witness a constructive dialogue that highlighted hope, progress, and respectful disagreement on issues such as film, chemical recycling, and labeling. The

In a swift response to a tip-off regarding a breach of the Toys (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Quality Control Order 2020, officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office-I, took immediate action. Last week, on August 22, 2023, an enforcement raid was conducted at the premises of M/S JAVP Enterprises LLP, located