2023

Date: July 3, 2023 In a recent enforcement raid, officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Mumbai Branch Office, took action against a manufacturing unit located in Kandivali East, Mumbai. The raid, conducted on July 3, 2023, resulted in the seizure of a significant stockpile of control gear for LED modules that lacked BIS […]

Introduction: Footwear manufacturers from Kerala have recently appealed to the Indian government, requesting additional time to comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms for their products. They have also urged the authorities to exempt micro-units entirely from the implementation of these norms. The industry contends that the immediate implementation of BIS standards for

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recently approved the 6G Vision Framework, with India’s Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications playing a pivotal role in its formulation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released India’s 6G Vision document, called “Bharat 6G Vision,” on March 23, 2023, outlining India’s ambition to be a leading contributor to the design,

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Introduction: Footwear manufacturers in the state are seeking an extension from the government to comply with a recent order issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The order requires footwear products to adhere to BIS norms, ensuring quality and discouraging cheap imports. However, the industry, comprising over 400 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises, is

Introduction: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a productive ‘manakmanthan’ (discussion program) at its Chennai branch office to address Indian standards for electric vehicles (EVs). G Bhavani, the director of the Chennai branch office, shed light on the objectives of the program. In recent years, the Indian government has implemented various policies and initiatives

Introduction: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently organized a crucial discussion, termed Manak Manthan, involving stakeholders to develop standards for electric vehicles (EVs). The meeting was prompted by the country’s positive growth in the EV sector, particularly in two-wheelers, and the implementation of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)

Introduction: Inflation, which soared to multi-decade highs, has begun to recede in many economies. However, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), central banks still face significant challenges on the path to restoring price stability. Despite their extensive efforts in tightening monetary policies, the final phase of this journey proves to be the most

The Indian government has launched a new Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies (UTPRERAK). The Centre, which is located in New Delhi, will serve as a platform for the demonstration, dissemination, and training of energy-efficient technologies. UTPRERAK is the brainchild of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a government agency that

The Food handling and Guidelines Authority of India (FSSAI) has reported that it will never again support food items that contain nutrients or minerals over one Suggested Dietary Stipend (RDA) level. The choice was made heeding the guidance of the FSSAI’s Master Council, which presumed that such items are more likened to drugs and ought