Welding Rods and Electrodes (Quality Control) Order, 2023
The order mandates the use of Standard Marks on specified goods or articles and conforms to the corresponding Indian Standards. They shall also bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
BIS revises Standards for Various Textiles and Other Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised 33 standards for various types of textiles. It has also established a new standard; IS 18266 : 2023 Textiles — Medical Respirator — Specification.
BIS introduces Concession in the Annual Minimum Marking Fee for Micro Scale Enterprises
By virtue of the present notification, the BIS has granted a concession in Annual Minimum Marking Fee for Micro Scale Enterprises. The concession granted will be 80% in the annual minimum marking fee payable by the large scale enterprises.
BIS revises standards for Iron Pipes and Aluminium Alloy Tubes and Rods
The notification has introduced 3 standards. All of these standards have been established on 19th June, 2023. The previous version of these standards will stand withdrawn on 19th December, 2023.
BIS notifies revised standards in Agriculture and Other Products
The notification pertaining to agriculture have introduced 5 standards. All of these standards have been established on 15th June, 2023. The BIS has also established 3 other standards on 12th June, 2023.
Importance of Quality Control Orders for Footwear and Other products
QCO for the 24 footwear products covered under the Footwear made from leather and other materials and Footwear made from all polymeric and all rubber materials shall be implemented from 1st July 2023 and thereafter, a BIS Licence would be mandatory for the manufacturing, importing or selling of products under these QCOs.
BIS permits prior IS standards to run concurrently until withdrawal
The previous standard, i.e., IS 17265 : 2022 Textiles — 100 Percent Polyester Spun Grey and White Yarns — Specification (First Revision) will continue in force concurrently with the current standard. The previous standard will be withdrawn on 6th December, 2023.
BIS Introduces Standard for Agri By-Product Utensils
The BIS states that IS 18267: 2023 covers various aspects, including raw materials, manufacturing techniques, performance, and hygiene requirements for the production of biodegradable utensils. The standard specifically recommends the use of agricultural by-products, such as leaves and sheaths, as preferred materials for making plates, cups, bowls, and more.
BIS withdraws 24 Indian Standards
These Indian Standards range from a period from 1971 to 1998. Pertinently, all the 24 Indian Standards stand withdrawn from 29th May, 2023.
