Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India functioning under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, organised a workshop on Management System Certification at the BIS Seminar Hall, C.I.T. Campus, Taramani, Chennai, as part of the World Standards Day 2026 celebrations, to create awareness among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) about the various management system certifications offered by BIS and their benefits in promoting quality, credibility and business growth.

The programme brought together BIS officials, Industry Stakeholders and Representatives from the technology sector to familiarise participants with the scope of Management System Certifications, application procedures and the importance of adopting structured management practices to enhance organisational performance and competitiveness.

Shri M. A. J. Vinod, Scientist-F and Deputy Director General (Southern Region), BIS, Chennai, delivered the Welcome Address. He highlighted that the workshop provided an opportunity for MSMEs and other stakeholders to understand the various management system certifications offered by BIS and how these certifications can contribute to business growth, strengthen organisational credibility and build confidence among customers and other stakeholders. He emphasised that adopting recognised management systems can help organisations improve their processes, demonstrate their commitment to quality and enhance their competitiveness in the marketplace.

Shri S. D. Dayanand, Scientist-F / Senior Director & Head, BIS Chennai Branch Office, outlined the objectives of the programme, highlighting the importance of creating awareness about management system certifications and encouraging industries, particularly MSMEs, to adopt systematic approaches to quality, operational efficiency and continual improvement. He emphasised the relevance of these certifications in strengthening organisational processes and fostering a culture of quality and accountability.

The technical sessions covered key aspects of management system certification, with Shri Rajpal, Scientist-E / Director, MSCO, delivering the session on Management System Certification Awareness to MSMEs, which formed a key highlight of the workshop organised by the Management System Certification Department (MSCD). He explained the various management system certification schemes offered by BIS, along with other sector-specific certification schemes. He highlighted how adopting these recognised management systems can help organisations streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, ensure consistent quality, strengthen workplace safety and environmental responsibility, and build customer confidence. He also emphasised that BIS management system certification can enhance an organisation’s credibility, support access to new business opportunities and markets, and improve its competitiveness, thereby contributing to sustainable business growth, particularly for MSMEs.

An awareness session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was conducted, highlighting the relevance of AI and its applications in the evolving business and technology landscape. An Open House Session provided an opportunity for participants to interact with the speakers, seek clarifications and discuss queries relating to management system certifications, application procedures and emerging technologies.

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