India Expands Mandatory Quality Standards to Enhance Product Safety and Trade Practices
Compliance with specific Indian Standards is being made mandatory through Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by relevant government regulators and line ministries. These QCOs direct the compulsory use of the BIS Standard Mark under a valid license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Updated List of Approved Solar PV Modules Released by Ministry
The Ministry has released Revision XXXII of the Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (ALMM) List-I (Manufacturers and Models of Solar PV Modules). This revision incorporates the latest updates on approved solar PV modules based on minimum efficiency requirements and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) compliance.
BIS Drives Innovation In Medical Device Standards
In alignment with the National Medical Device Policy, 2023, BIS has identified 214 critical medical devices for standardization. This includes lifesaving devices like cardiac pacemakers, ventilators, and haemodialysis machines, as well as advanced diagnostic tools such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems.
Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The Central Government has issued new regulations for electric fence energizers to ensure their quality and safety. The Electric Fence Energizers (Quality Control) Order, 2024, mandates that these devices must comply with specific Indian Standards (IS) and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Revised Application of Hallmarking Standards for Gold Jewellery and Artefacts
The Central Government has issued a new order to amend the Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts Order, 2020. This amendment aims to further revise the list of states and districts to which the order will apply. The Order currently applies to 26 states in India.
Electrical Appliance For Domestic Clothes Washing (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The order states that washing machines must conform to the latest Indian Standard (IS) 302 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2010, which specifies safety requirements for domestic electric clothes washing machines. The order seeks to enhance the safety and quality of washing machines sold in the country.
Further Extension In Implementation Of Morpholine Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has once again postponed the implementation of the Morpholine (Quality Control) Order, 2020. The deadline for enforcement of the order has now been fixed for May 1, 2025.
Government Introduces New Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The order states that Sanitary napkins, Baby diapers, Reusable sanitary pads/ Sanitary Napkin or Period Panties, Shoe covers, Dental bibs/napkins, Bed sheets and pillow covers must conform to the relevant Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The regulations exempt medical sanitary napkins, baby diapers and reusable sanitary pads/ sanitary napkin or period panties manufactured by self-help groups from the mandatory Standard Mark requirement. Additionally, they also exempt any goods or article meant for export from this requirement.
FSSAI Removes Several Restrictions On Sale of Food Products
The amendment regulations have removed the requirements of AGMARK certification mark on the labels of sealed packages of Multi-Source Edible Oils and fat spreads. The amendment regulations also omit the restriction on sale of ghee having less Reichert value than that specified for the area where such ghee is sold.
Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The Electrical Appliances for Commercial Dispensing and Vending (Quality Control) Order, 2024, aims to ensure the quality and safety of electrical appliances used for commercial dispensing and vending. The specified electrical appliances must conform to the corresponding Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
