25 Jul 25

Bunk Beds & BIS Certification in India: Standards, Process & Compliance Guide

What is a Bunk Bed? A bunk bed is a type of furniture where two or more beds are placed one above the other. This design is mainly used to save space, especially in places where sleeping arrangements for multiple people are needed in a limited area, such as:Hostels,Army barracks,Children’s…

12 Jul 25

Role of NABL Accredited Labs in BEE Registration

As far as energy efficiency in India is concerned, there is only one name that comes to mind, and that is BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency). Whenever you purchase any air conditioner, refrigerator or geyser, you may have noticed star labels on it. These labels that have stars on them…

05 Jul 25

BIS License Holders Beware of Fraudsters: Beware of fake calls or emails from people posing as BIS officials

If you hold a BIS license, you already understand what that means: a mark of quality, trust, and assurance against national standards. But now, there is some very nasty game going on. Imposters are now targeting holders of the BIS license. They may call you, they may mail you, and…

Plastic Packaging Waste Management Rules

30 Jun 25

Mandatory Marking & Labelling Guidelines for Plastic Packaging as per Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

Plastics are all the packaging of daily needs to a carrying bag. With growing awareness about environmental concerns and plastic pollution, India has stepped forward with some serious measures towards the regulation of plastic management, especially with respect to packaging. As Per The Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, the…

21 Jun 25

New BIS Quality Control Orders for Screws and Fasteners

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a Quality Control Order mandating that Bolts, Nuts, and Fasteners must comply with the following Indian Standards: IS 1363 (Part 1):2019, IS 1363 (Part 2):2018, IS 1363 (Part 3):2018, IS 1364 (Part 1):2018, IS 1364 (Part 2):2018, IS 4621:1975, IS 5187:1972, IS…

ISI Mark made Mandatory for Gypsum-based Building Materials

16 Jun 25

ISI Mark Mandatory for Gypsum-based Building Materials – Implementation of QCO under IS 17400:2021

The ISI mark is used in many of the products, such as electronic appliances and other manufactured products, to ensure that the product can be trusted easily and that the quality of the product is excellent. Hence, in a major move, the Central Government of India has put upon gypsum…

11 Jun 25

BIS certification for Beds IS 17635:2022 – Implementation of QCO for furniture’s

As per the Indian Standard IS 17635:2022, beds made for both home and business use must meet certain performance and safety standards. This standard replaces IS 7259 (Part 1): 1988 because the industry has changed and new safety steps are needed. The certification makes sure that beds meet high standards…

ISI Mark Guide for Air Coolers & Filters

06 Jun 25

ISI Mark for Air Coolers and Air Filters: A Complete Guide

When purchasing any appliances, product safety and reliability should be top priorities. Apparently, most gadgets run on electricity and provide comfort and wellness to people; hence, the adjustment should be done right. There are an innumerable number of variations available on the market, creating a state of bewilderment. Perhaps the…

04 Jun 25

BIS Certification for Acetic Acid

Acetic Acid, a vital chemical used in various industrial applications such as food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing, must meet stringent quality and safety standards. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ensures that products like Acetic Acid adhere to these standards through a certification process. This BIS…

04 Jun 25

BIS Certification for Gamma Picoline

BIS certification ensures that Gamma Picoline, manufactured or imported into India, adheres to specific safety and quality standards, making it a mandatory requirement for market access and consumer safety. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals), after consulting The Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India), has…

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