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Bureaucratic interventions in the form of QCOs hurt Indian manufacturing

Steel is a case in point. The industry is naturally concerned about the impact of overcapacity in China, which might render Indian-made steel uncompetitive

Bureaucratic interventions in the form of QCOs hurt Indian manufacturing
Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:15 PM IST

Centre must remove unnecessary obstacles for steel import clearances

The government has also introduced registration requirements such as steel import monitoring system (SIMS), paper import monitoring system (PIMS)

Centre must remove unnecessary obstacles for steel import clearances
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 10:52 PM IST

Adidas to Nike: Global footwear majors put best foot forward in Tamil Nadu

State eyes building raw material ecosystem to woo majors like Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, and Reebok

Adidas to Nike: Global footwear majors put best foot forward in Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Govt to probe e-scooter maker Ola Electric over service, product standards

Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority sent Ola Electric seeking an explanation after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high 10,000 complaints

Govt to probe e-scooter maker Ola Electric over service, product standards
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 3:45 PM IST

'Use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics must in non-domestic furniture'

The government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture, a move expected to improve public safety with respect to fire-related tragedies. Effective from October, the Quality Control Order (QCO) now requires all upholstery components used at public spaces to comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms. The QCO applies to upholstered composites and fabrics used in non-domestic furniture found in public areas such as offices, malls, airports, restaurants, underground shopping complexes, museums, hospitals, places of worship, and educational institutions. The order is also applicable on all imports of complete furniture or sub-assemblies having upholstered fabric meant for public use, however relaxation till March 31, 2025 has been provided on the request of industry. "This decisive action underscores the government's commitment to enhancing fire safety in public spaces and ensuring that all ...

'Use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics must in non-domestic furniture'
Updated On : 13 Sep 2024 | 6:09 PM IST

BIS launches environment department, aims to set global benchmark

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Monday announced the launch of a new Environment and Ecology Department (EED), aiming to set global benchmarks in sustainability and environmental standardisation. The national standards body organised a workshop to mark the department's creation, with over 100 experts attending from across the country, an official statement said. BIS Director General Pramod Kumar Tiwari said the new department would address "all ecological needs" and create standards for both India and the world. Leena Nandan, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stressed the importance of collaboration between BIS, her ministry, and other stakeholders in developing standards on issues like ECO-Mark, sustainable wood practices, and Blue Flag Beaches. BIS plans to host seminars in the coming months to solidify its position as a leader in environmental standardisation, Tiwari said. The move comes as India seeks to strengthen its role in global

BIS launches environment department, aims to set global benchmark
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Centre introduces new standards to enhance safety, performance of EVs

The two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, brought by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), focus on the critical components of EVs, particularly the powertrain and batteries

Centre introduces new standards to enhance safety, performance of EVs
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 10:39 AM IST

Govt continues curbs on import of unregistered IT, electronic goods

Rules referred to 2012 have been replaced with 2021 and there is no change in policy, says senior government official

Govt continues curbs on import of unregistered IT, electronic goods
Updated On : 21 May 2024 | 10:43 PM IST

Measuring up to the standard

In today's world, standards wield not only technical but also strategic significance. India needs a change in mindset to elevate its industry standards to a global level

Measuring up to the standard
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

Foreign luxury shoes unable to expand footprint in India over BIS norms

The Bureau of Indian Standards for imported footwear requires the companies to float their products in India only after receiving the ISI mark

Foreign luxury shoes unable to expand footprint in India over BIS norms
Updated On : 13 Feb 2024 | 11:42 AM IST

Govt to bring more products under mandatory quality norm: Piyush Goyal

Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the government will bring more products under the mandatory quality norm as India moves towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing virtually the 77th foundation day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Goyal said complying with high quality standards in products and services will help India achieve high goals and become a developed nation. Towards this direction, the BIS should become an ambassador of quality standards. "It should not just become an adopter of standards, but should be a pioneer of standards," he said. That apart, the BIS should frame quality standards comparable to international standards wherever possible. "For example in products like lift, air filters and medical devices, I think India can be a front-runner and set international standards." He also urged for much greater stakeholder engagement for making quality standards and asked the industry to be more demanding to set labs for testing t

Govt to bring more products under mandatory quality norm: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 06 Jan 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Govt to come up with 65 QCOs to curb imports of sub-standard goods

The government will issue 65 quality control orders (QCOs) covering over 500 products to contain imports of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing, a senior government official said on Thursday. Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Sanjiv said these orders are promoting safe products to consumers. Under these orders, items cannot be produced, sold, traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark. "We are coming up with almost 65 QCOs, covering more than 500 products. QCO is benefitting consumers and reducing sub-standard imports," he told reporters here. These orders are already issued for goods like smart meters, nuts, bolts and fasteners. Violation of the law can attract a penalty of up to two years of imprisonment or a fine of at least Rs 2 lakh for the first offence, which increases to Rs 5 lakh minimum for the second and subsequent offences. These orders are issued by the .

Govt to come up with 65 QCOs to curb imports of sub-standard goods
Updated On : 04 Jan 2024 | 9:58 PM IST

ToysRus expects Indian market to be among the top 5 in next 4-5 years

Prior to the BIS norms, India heavily relied on imports from China for these toys

ToysRus expects Indian market to be among the top 5 in next 4-5 years
Updated On : 10 Dec 2023 | 10:18 PM IST

QCOs act as NTBs; raise compliance burden and costs

The products under QCOs must conform to the corresponding standard and must bear the standard mark under a licence or certificate of conformity (CoC) from BIS

QCOs act as NTBs; raise compliance burden and costs
Updated On : 10 Sep 2023 | 7:47 PM IST

Centre announces the third phase of mandatory jewellery hallmarking

BIS encourages consumers to verify the authenticity and purity of the hallmarked gold jewellery items with HUID numbers

Centre announces the third phase of mandatory jewellery hallmarking
Updated On : 08 Sep 2023 | 5:49 PM IST

Govt rolls out quality norms for ceiling fans to boost domestic production

The government has issued mandatory quality norms for electric ceiling fans to curb the import of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing of the electric fans. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 9. Items under Electric Ceiling Type Fans (Quality Control) Order, 2023, cannot be produced, sold, traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark. "It shall come into force with effect from six months from the date of publication of this notification," the notification said. Till now, BIS certification rules were not applicable for electric ceiling fans. Violation of the provision of the BIS Act can attract imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of at least Rs 2 lakh for the first offence. In case of second and subsequent offences, the fine will increase to a minimum of Rs 5 lakh and extend up to 10 times the value of goods or articles. According

Govt rolls out quality norms for ceiling fans to boost domestic production
Updated On : 16 Aug 2023 | 8:22 PM IST

Govt rolls out quality norms for nuts, bolts to curb sub-standard imports

The government on Monday said it has issued mandatory quality norms for nuts, bolts and fasteners to curb the import of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing of these products. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on July 21. These items under The Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners (Quality Control) Order, 2023, cannot be produced, sold/traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark, the notification stated. Now, manufacturing, storing and sale of non-BIS certified products are prohibited as per the BIS Act, 2016. Violation of the provision of the BIS Act can attract imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of at least Rs 2 lakh for the first offence. In case of second and subsequent offences, the fine will increase to a minimum of Rs 5 lakh and extend up to 10 times the value of goods or articles. "It will come into effect six months from the date of publicat

Govt rolls out quality norms for nuts, bolts to curb sub-standard imports
Updated On : 24 Jul 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

Ministry sanctions new quality control orders on potable water bottle

Bureau of Indian Standards and DPIIT have initiated the development of 64 new quality control orders to cover 317 product standards including portable water bottles and flame-producing lighter

Ministry sanctions new quality control orders on potable water bottle
Updated On : 11 Jul 2023 | 7:56 PM IST

Centre asks states to enforce BIS certification on consumer products

The Centre on Monday directed state governments to enforce Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification on consumer products while stressing the use of digital technology to protect consumer rights and reduce pending cases in consumer courts. After inaugurating a day-long workshop on "Consumer Protection in the northern states" held in Chandigarh, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh emphasized the role of technology in strengthening the consumer protection ecosystem and the importance of infrastructure and human resources in consumer commissions. The Secretary said, "State heads should ensure that BIS Certification is enforced on required products for consumer safety," an official statement said. He also discussed the time dissemination project by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to reduce India's reliance on Western countries for time accuracy. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary in the Consumer Affairs Ministry, stressed the use of digital technology to protect .

Centre asks states to enforce BIS certification on consumer products
Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 10:11 PM IST

Quality regulator has seized more than 40,000 toys since 2021: Minister

Toys have to get the Bureau of Indian Standards' certification and meet its safety norms

Quality regulator has seized more than 40,000 toys since 2021: Minister
Updated On : 29 Mar 2023 | 7:20 PM IST