Indian Standards

Over 91% of toys tested by BIS found compliant with quality norms

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has found 91 per cent of the 17,860 samples of toys compliant with the quality control order since its implementation in January 2021, reflecting availability of quality products in the domestic market. The bureau has undertaken extensive enforcement activities following the implementation of the Toy (Quality Control) Order in January 2021, said Anil Kapri, Director and Head (Western Regional Lab), BIS, Mumbai. "To keep a check on the quality of certified toys available in the market, BIS is consistently increasing the number of samples drawn for testing. The data since 2021 reflects an upward trend in surveillance activity," said a senior official at Department of Consumer Affairs in the central government. "Moreover, it is evident that an increasingly higher proportion of these samples are found to be in compliance with Indian Standards, indicating a positive shift in the overall quality of toys available in the market," the official added. As

Indian toy standards better than global norms, boosting exports: BIS

Indian quality standards on toys are better than global benchmark, helping domestic manufacturers in exporting their products in overseas markets, according to a senior BIS official. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed and published Indian standards for toys that encompass physical, chemical, and electrical safety requirements. These standards are aligned with international benchmarks set by ISO and IEC, ensuring global harmonisation in toy safety practices. To enforce compliance, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Toys (Quality Control) Order), 2020, which came into effect on January 1, 2021. This order mandates that all toys sold in India, whether manufactured domestically or imported, must conform to seven specific Indian standards and bear the ISI mark under a valid BIS licence. It is prohibited to manufacture, import, store, distribute, sell, or even exhibit for sale any toy that does not comply with these ...

Govt drafts rules for mandatory adoption of Indian Standard Time nationwide

In a move to standardize timekeeping, the government has drafted comprehensive rules mandating the exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) across all official and commercial platforms, with the Consumer Affairs Ministry seeking public feedback by February 14. The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2024, aims to establish a legal framework for standardising timekeeping practices, mandating IST as the sole time reference for legal, administrative, commercial, and official documents. "IST shall be the mandatory time reference across all sectors, including commerce, transport, public administration, legal contracts, and financial operations," as per the draft rule. Key provisions include, prohibition of time references other than IST for official and commercial purposes, mandatory display of IST in government offices and public institutions and requirement for time-synchronization systems to ensure reliability, availability, and cybersecurity. The proposal comes as part

India at 75: Horlicks to Maggi - 15 unforgettable brands we grew up with

While some brands have braved the challenges of time, a few have become distant memories of simpler days. Some have reinvented themselves. Here's a look at 15 brands we have grown up with

Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for EVs within 2 mos: Govt

Indian Standards for low-cost AC charging point for electric vehicles (EVs) will be released within the next two months with target prices starting as low as Rs 3,500 for a charging unit.

Indian Standards for 5G rollout to be ready by 2018: Official

India has started serious work on identifying and formalising the standards, said the official