2023

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

In a swift and decisive move, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Nagpur Branch, carried out an unexpected raid on August 18, 2023, at the facilities of M/s Prayag Food Products, situated on Paradgaon Road, Partur, District Jalna, Maharashtra. The operation was led by a diligent team comprising Piyush Wasekar, Joint Director; Sandesh Gokanwar, Deputy

In a significant development, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has unveiled a set of standards for equipment used in Ayurvedic traditional therapies and traditional medicine. This move aims to ensure the quality of equipment and enhance the overall efficiency of the industry. A meeting was conducted by BIS in Chennai, bringing together key stakeholders

In the dynamic world of wireless technology, two groundbreaking concepts have emerged that hold the potential to redefine the game: small cells and Licensed Assisted Access (LAA). These innovations are on the brink of revolutionizing the landscape of next-generation wireless networks, promising to elevate capacity, coverage, and user experience to unprecedented levels. Picture miniature versions

In a significant stride towards enhancing the ease of doing business in India, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has successfully eliminated a staggering 40,000 regulatory compliance burdens, as revealed by Manmeet Nanda, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This announcement was made during the Unnati India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, August 30, 2023 – SGS, renowned as the world’s foremost testing, inspection, and certification enterprise, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining recognition from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to conduct meticulous testing of footwear products. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India has recently enforced pivotal Quality Control Orders

In a move that promises to reshape the landscape of the alcoholic beverages industry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced a crucial amendment to the Alcoholic Beverages Regulations. This amendment, which was first proposed on May 17, 2022, under the framework of section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards