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Industry Information update : Sector-wise Compendiums of Indian Standards

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Sector-wise Compendiums of Indian Standards published – BIS

BIS Unveils 130 Sector-wise Compendiums of Indian Standards to Enhance Industry and Consumer Awareness

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a comprehensive collection of 130 sector-specific compendiums of Indian Standards, now accessible on the BIS portal.

Organized by industry sectors and product/service categories, these compendiums serve as consolidated reference guides for a wide range of stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry professionals, academic institutions, and consumer organizations.

Stakeholders can access the compendiums at
https://services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/bisconnect/compendium_of_indian_standards_dept_wise

Please scan the QR code given below to download :

Source: https://services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/bisconnect/compendium_of_indian_standards_dept_wise

Industry Information Update – BIS – Sector wise Calendar for Upcoming Webinars

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BIS – Sector wise Calendar for Upcoming Webinars

Bureau of Indian Standards is organising Sector specific awareness programs

In order to spread the awareness among the concerned stakeholders, manufacturers, importers and common consumers BIS is organising ‘Interactive lecture series and Sector-wise webinar’ on the below mentioned topics.

Manufacturers including MSMEs are requested to attend the above webinars based on their respective business interests for a particular sector.

Participation in these webinars does not require any preregistration and can be joined conveniently and remotely through Computer / Laptops / Mobiles.

The link for joining these webinars are hosted well in advance on BIS Website: www.bis.gov.in

Source: https://www.bis.gov.in/

Industry Update – MNRE notifies Revised Quality Control Order for Solar Photovoltaic Products

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MNRE notifies Revised Quality Control Order for Solar Photovoltaic Products

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025, which supersedes the previous Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices, and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017.

This revised order was published in the Gazette of India on January 27, 2025, and will take effect 180 days from this date.

It encompasses regulations for Solar PV modules, inverters used in Solar PV applications, and storage batteries.

Key Highlights of the Order:

  1. Mandatory Standards:
    • All solar PV modules, inverters, and storage batteries must comply with the latest Indian Standards as specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and must carry the Standard Mark under a BIS license.
    • Minimum efficiency standards have been established:
      • 18% for Mono Crystalline Silicon and Thin-Film PV Modules.
      • 17% for Poly Crystalline Silicon PV Modules.
  2. Applicability:
    • The order applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, sellers, and lessors of solar PV systems and components.
    • Products intended solely for export are exempt from these regulations.
  3. Certification and Enforcement:
    • The BIS will be responsible for granting licenses and enforcing compliance with the order. Market surveillance will be conducted by BIS or an agency designated by BIS in collaboration with MNRE.
  4. Concurrent Operation:
    • Existing licenses under the 2017 order will remain valid; however, renewals and new registrations will be governed by the 2025 order.
  5. Penalties for Non-Compliance:
    • Violations of this order will result in penalties as outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
  6. Promoting Public Interest:
    • The updated standards aim to ensure that safe and high-performance solar products are available in India’s expanding renewable energy market.

The revised Quality Control Order reflects MNRE’s commitment to advancing high-quality solar photovoltaic products that align with India’s renewable energy goals.

This initiative is expected to enhance product reliability and safety while supporting innovation within the sector.

For further details, please visit MNRE website – http://www.mnre.gov.in/

Click here for Notification

Source: https://mnre.gov.in/en/notice/notification-for-solar-systems-devices-and-components-goods-order-2025/

Industry Updates – Library Service Centre – BIS

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Library Service Centre – BIS

The BIS Library Portal is now live and accessible at the following URL: https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/Library/

BIS Library is proudly stands as the largest library of standards in the South Asian region.

BIS Library act as a national repository of standards, who serves government officials, scientists, researchers, consumers and the general public by providing up to date and relevant information on standards, codes, technical documents, research papers, historical & archived materials.

MEMBERSHIP:

Membership of the Library is available to individuals and organizations for reference purpose only by paying an amount of Rs.2,000/-(Two thousand only) plus 18% GST .

The period of membership is one year i.e. from April to March. No borrowing/lending/hardcopy will be made by the Library.

The Library shall be open to readers on all working days from 1000h to 1630 h. Members can consult the Library at BIS HQ, New Delhi and also at BIS Regional Branch Offices at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.

Please click here for application form for the Library Membership of BIS Library :
https://www.bis.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BUREAU-OF-INDIAN-STANDADS-1.pdf

Source: https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/Library/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Library-membership.pdf

Industry update – FSSAI Notification

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FSSAI classifies packaged drinking water as ‘High Risk Food Category’

FSSAI classifies packaged drinking water as ‘High Risk Food Category’. Food products that come under the ‘High Risk’ category are subjected to mandatory risk-based inspections

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to treat the packaged drinking and mineral water segment as a “High Risk Food Category” and subject to mandatory inspection and third-party audit norms.

From the recent FSSAI order, here are the specific points related to non-alcoholic soft beverages, packaged drinking water, and associated inspections:

1. Omission of BIS Certification:

Clauses related to mandatory BIS Certification for certain food products (including packaged drinking water) have been omitted. This indicates a regulatory shift, potentially delegating certification responsibility or modifying compliance requirements.

2. Inspection of Manufacturers:

The order outlines changes regarding the inspection process for manufacturers:
Specific details about the nature and scope of inspections may no longer reference previously mandatory BIS protocols.

Manufacturers might need to adhere to updated FSSAI guidelines for inspections and compliance.

3. Inspection Frequency:

Frequency of inspections for manufacturers of packaged drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages may have been updated:

It suggests a move towards a risk-based inspection framework, where high-risk categories could face more frequent inspections.

Lower-risk categories or compliant manufacturers might experience reduced inspection frequency to streamline oversight.

4. Other Relevant Amendments:

The general regulatory focus appears to be on reducing redundancy (e.g., removing duplicate certification processes like BIS) while strengthening direct oversight under FSSAI.

Packaged drinking water manufacturers must adhere strictly to the FSSAI’s revised standards for production and packaging.


In summary, the amendments simplify compliance by removing some previous certifications (like BIS), focusing on direct FSSAI oversight, and potentially altering inspection frequency to be risk-oriented.

This aligns with FSSAI’s goal of improving efficiency in regulating high-risk categories like packaged drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages.

FSSAI has recently removed the necessity for FBOs to obtain AGMARK, BIS/ISI Certifications for their Food Products and FSSAI Licensing norms will redefine the Certification, Inspection norms that are needed for FBOs.

Click here to read the Notification

Source : FSSAI Advisory dated Nov 29th 2024

Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023

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Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023

The Union Ministry of Textiles has introduced Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for six medical- textile products that will come into effect from April 1, 2024.

Medical textiles QCO encompass a range of products vital to healthcare and hygiene. The products covered under this QCO include Sanitary Napkins, Medical textiles -Shoe covers, Medical textiles -Dental bib/Napkins, Disposable baby diaper, Reusable sanitary pad/ sanitarynapkin/ period panties andMedical textiles -Bed sheet and pillow cover

In mass consumption items of Medical textiles like Sanitary Pads and baby diapers, self help groups are exempted from QCO while Micro and Small units are given relaxation for 1 year so as facilitate penetration without affecting availability.

The conformity assessment requirements specified in these QCOs are equally applicable to domestic manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers who intend to export their products to India.

The Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority. All Medical Textiles shall bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards

Any person, who contravenes the provisions of this Order, shall be punishable in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. Products covered under the order are given below:

For the purposes of the Schedule – A and Schedule – B, it is clarified that the latest version of Indian Standards established and published by the Bureau of Indian Standards from time to time in accordance with the  provisions of clause (17) of section 2 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016), shall apply from the date of such publication.

Click here to read the Notification

Source – https://texmin.gov.in/quality-control-orders-qco

Awareness and Implementation Webinar

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Awareness and Implementation Webinar on QCOs on Identified Indian Standards under Medical Textiles -20 November 2023 (1430 onwards)

BIS, the National Standards Body of India was established for harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BIS has been providing traceability and tangibility benefits to the national economy in a number of ways, i.e., providing safe reliable quality goods; minimizing health hazards to consumers; promoting exports and imports substitute; control over proliferation of varieties, etc.

The Textiles Department, Bureau of Indian Standards is organizing an “Awareness and Implementation Webinar on QCOs on Identified Indian Standards under Medical Textiles” on Monday, 20 November, 2023  at 1430 hrs onwards. 

The main objective of the webinar is to spread awareness on product standards on Medical Textiles e.g.  Sanitary Pad (Disposable and reusable), Baby Diaper, Bedsheet and Pillow Cover, Shoe Covers, Dental Bib, Coveralls, Facemask etc.

Webinar will not only talk about the salient features and importance of these standards but also disseminate valuable information on BIS conformity assessment/certification process for implementation of standards. 

Through this webinar, it is envisaged to bring the manufacturers/stakeholders of Medical Textiles and BIS to a common platform for discussion on standards which are brought under Quality Control Order(QCO’s)  by Ministry of Textiles (MoT) as well as its implementation related issues. 

Considering the importance of the event we hope that you would make it convenient to participate in the above webinar. It is requested to confirm your participation by return e-mail.

Please note that there is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this webinar.  You can join directly from the following link :-

Webinar Link: https://bismanak.webex.com/bismanak/j.php?MTID=m50648bf361e4ac4891d7924144944c69

Webinar ID: 2516 299 4441
Webinar Password: Txd36@123

Program schedule is given below for your kind reference

Workshop on NEC 2023

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Two days workshop on National Electrical Code of India

NFE in association with BIS is conducting a 2-Days workshop across multiple locations in India, including Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad. In Chennai, the workshop is scheduled on 20th & 21st April 2023 at L&T, Manapakkam, Chennai.

Free for the NFE Members and for Non – NFE Members Rs.2500 plus GST

To know more about the workshop and its schedule feel free to connect with NFE at info@nfees.org/nec@nfees.org or visit their website at http://www.nfees.org

Click here to register https://lnkd.in/gJZXxreB

Seminar on Online Reviews by Bureau of Indian Standards

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BIS Seminar on IS 19000: 2022, ‘Online Consumer Reviews Principles and Requirements for the Collection, Moderation, and Publication for Online Reviews’ 

BIS is organizing a seminar on IS 19000: 2022, ‘Online Consumer Reviews Principles and Requirements for the Collection, Moderation, and Publication for Online Reviews’ on 24th March 2023 from 10:30 AM onwards at Dr. Lal C. Verman Hall, BIS Headquarters, New Delhi.

The objective of the seminar is to create awareness about fake online reviews impacting businesses and customer’s purchasing decisions. 


Registration link: https://lnkd.in/dXG3syCU

To join online, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/dg4cVURf

Seminar No. 2514 493 0188
Password: 12345

Source: https://www.bis.gov.in/

Announcement – Gold Jewellery sale without Six Digit Hallmark to be banned from next month

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Gold Jewellery sale without Six Digit Hallmark to be banned from next month

Sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without six-digit code shall be banned from next month. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution made an official statement in this regard and said that the decision has been taken to ensure quality culture in micro sale units. The statement made it clear that effective from 1st April 2023, sale of only those gold jewellery and gold artefacts shall be permitted that have been hallmarked with six-digit alphanumeric HUID — unique identification number. The decision was taken after a review meeting of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held on 3rd March 2023 chaired by the union cabinet minister Piyush Goyal.

“Starting from 1st April 2023, the sale of only gold jewellery with HUID shall be permitted,” the official statement of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said adding, “In an effort to promote quality culture in micro scale units, BIS is providing an 80% concession on the certification/minimum marking fee across various product certification schemes of BIS. Additionally, units located in the North-East will continue to receive an extra 10% concession.”

Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary at the Department of Consumer Affairs said that “in consumers interest, it has been decided that after March 31st, sale of gold jewellery and gold artefacts hallmarked without HUID will not be permitted.” She said that currently our digits as well as six-digit HUID are being used.

Here we list out some other important decisions taken at the BIS review meeting:

– BIS shall augment the testing infrastructure in the country.

– It would increase the frequency of product testing and Market Surveillance depending on the criticality of components used for the consumer safety. BIS should also increase the frequency of lab inspection.

– BIS shall enhance Market Surveillance for different products such as Pressure Cooker, Helmets, and other consumer products to ensure product safety and to bring quality consciousness in the country.

– BIS shall map standards against various government schemes and produce booklets in simple and local languages to enhance accessibility and develop a culture of quality consciousness among citizens.

– BIS has proposed Quality Control Orders (QCO) for 663 products in the coming time. Currently, there are 462 products covered under QCOs.

While commenting upon the decisions taken in BIS review meeting, Piyush Goyal said, “We are committed to ensuring that all products in India meet the highest quality and safety standards. These measures shall promote micro scale units, enhance the testing infrastructure, and develop a culture of quality consciousness among citizens.”

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gold-jewellery-sale-without-six-digit-hallmark-to-be-banned-from-next-month-11677892527916.html

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