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).
Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The Government of India has introduced new regulations for solar thermal systems, devices, and components. Products must bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Scheme-I of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The BIS is responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with the standards.
India Introduces Ecomark Certification Scheme to Promote Environment-Friendly Products
The Government of India has introduced the Ecomark Certification Scheme to encourage the production and consumption of environmentally friendly products. This scheme was introduced through the Ecomark Rules, 2024. Under these rules, products eligible for Ecomark certification must meet specific criteria related to resource consumption, waste generation, emissions, and overall environmental impact.
BIS Organizes Workshop to Accelerate Development of National Agriculture Code
Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in India’s economy and the need for optimal resource utilization and technological advancements, the BIS aims to create a comprehensive code that ensures best practices across the agricultural value chain. A press release on the workshop was issued on September 27, 2024.
BIS Sets New Standards for Ayush Sector
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has taken a step towards ensuring quality and safety in the Ayush sector by establishing a dedicated standardization department. This move aims to bolster the credibility and reach of traditional Indian medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy.
BIS Invests in R&D to Drive Standardisation
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the sanction of 82 research and development (R&D) projects to bolster its standardisation efforts. These projects, awarded to faculty members from institutions like IITs and NITs, will focus on cutting-edge domains such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, medical devices, renewable energy, and sustainability.
Low Melt Polyester Yarn Exempted From Polyester Yarn Quality Control Order
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has issued an amendment to the Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023. This amendment exempts “Low Melt Polyester Yarn” from the purview of the order.
BIS Revises Standards On Surgical Instruments And Dentistry
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Thoracic Surgery Instruments And Dentistry. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024. All these standards were established on June 6, 2024 and their previous versions will be withdrawn from September 6, 2024.
BIS Revises Standards On Cast Iron, Metallic Materials and Human Resource Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards on Microstructure Of Cast Iron, Rice Milling Yield, Cultivation Structures, Metallic Materials And Human Resource Management. These notifications were published on June 26, 2024.
