CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -What is BIS? BIS is a national body that operates a product certification scheme to maintain quality, safety, and reliability of products in India. The BIS certification is not a uniform standard or directive that applies to all products. Instead, products are regulated by a specific IS (Indian Standard).

Detailed explanation-2: -BIS certification scheme is basically voluntary in nature. However, for a number of products compliance to Indian Standards is made compulsory by the Central Government under various considerations viz.

Detailed explanation-3: -BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Detailed explanation-4: -Who is liable for testing of imported products – Importer or Foreign Manufacturer? It is the responsibility of manufacturer or its authorised Indian representative to get the products registered with BIS.