Bureau of Indian Standards, the National Standards Body of India is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.

 

 

BIS works together with the Licences for enhancing the quality landscape of our nation. For obtaining BIS licence, the manufacturer must have requisite manufacturing infrastructure, appropriate process controls, quality control and testing capabilities for the product as per relevant Indian Standard (IS). The product shall also conform to all requirements laid down in the IS. The Bureau grants the licence based on successful assessment of the manufacturing infrastructure, process controls, quality control and testing capabilities of the manufacturer
through a visit to its manufacturing premises. Conformity of the product to the relevant standard(s) is also established through third party laboratory testing or testing in the manufacturing premises or a combination of both.

 

 

BIS, Chennai Branch Office organized “MANAK SAMVAAD- SENSITIZATION MEETING WITH NEW BIS LICENSEES” at Bureau of Indian Standards, Southern Regional Office, Chennai Today 16 May 25

 

The programme had brief orientation session about BIS, followed by the distribution of the welcome kits. This kit contains essential materials and information that will assist the Licensees in aligning with the nation’s foremost organization on quality and safety standards. The original license document was also issued to the new licensees during the Programme. The licensees also had the opportunity to network with other new licensees and BIS officials.

Smt. G. Bhavani, Scientist- F, Senior Director & Head Chennai Branch Office along with Shri. Muninarayana R, Scientist – E / Director conducted the Sensitization Meeting.

The Top Management Official along with the Quality Control Personnel have been invited for the Programme from the Licensees side.

Around 30 licensees attended the Programme.

 

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(Release ID: 2129122)