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.BIS has been providing traceability and tangibility
benefits to the national economy in a number of ways – providing safe reliable quality goods; minimizing
health hazards to consumers; promoting exports and imports substitute; control over proliferation of
varieties etc. through standardization, certification and testing. .

Keeping in view, the interest of consumers as well as the industry, BIS is involved in various activities
as given below:

 Standards Formulation

 Product Certification Scheme

 Compulsory Registration Scheme

 Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme

 Hall Marking Scheme

 Laboratory Services

 Laboratory Recognition Scheme

 Sale of Indian Standards

 Consumer Affairs Activities

 Promotional Activities

 Training Services, National & International level

 Information Services

BIS has its Headquarters at New Delhi and its 05 Regional Offices (ROs) are at Kolkata (Eastern), Chennai
(Southern), Mumbai (Western), Chandigarh (Northern) and Delhi (Central). Under the Regional Offices
are the Branch Offices (BOs) located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, BhopaSl, Coimbatore,
Dehradun, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Nagpur, Parwanoo,
Patna, Pune, Rajkot, Raipur, Durgapur, Jamshedpur and Vishakhapatnam, which offer certification
services to the industry and serve as effective link between State Governments, industries, technical
institutions, consumer organization etc. of the respective region.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India. It was established in 1986
by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, merging the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) and the Indian
Standards Committee. Here are detailed notes on BIS:

1. **Objective:**

- The primary objective of BIS is to formulate and publish Indian standards to ensure the quality and
reliability of products and services.

- BIS aims to promote standardization and quality control across various sectors of the Indian economy.

2. **Functions:**

- **Standard Formulation:** BIS formulates and publishes Indian standards for various products,
processes, and services to establish benchmarks for quality and safety.

- **Certification:** BIS provides certification services to manufacturers for their products through the
BIS certification scheme. This certification is often mandatory for certain products sold in the Indian
market.

- **Product Testing:** BIS operates testing laboratories to assess the conformity of products to Indian
standards.

- **Hallmarking:** BIS manages the Hallmarking Scheme for precious metals like gold and silver to
ensure the quality and purity of jewelry.

- **Consumer Protection:** BIS plays a crucial role in consumer protection by promoting standards
that enhance the safety and reliability of products.

3. **BIS Certification Mark:**

- Products that meet the specified Indian standards are awarded the BIS certification mark, which
indicates compliance with quality and safety norms.

- The BIS certification mark is widely recognized and instills confidence in consumers regarding the
quality of the certified products.

4. **Product Categories Covered:**

- BIS covers a wide range of products and industries, including but not limited to electronics, textiles,
chemicals, food and agriculture, engineering, and automotive.

5. **International Collaboration:**
 - BIS collaborates with international standards organizations and actively participates in the
development of global standards.

- This collaboration helps in aligning Indian standards with international best practices, promoting
trade, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian products in the global market.

6. **Consumer Awareness:**

- BIS engages in initiatives to raise awareness among consumers about the importance of buying
products that carry the BIS certification mark.

- Consumer education programs are conducted to inform the public about the significance of adhering
to quality standards.

7. **Legal Framework:**

- BIS operates under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, which empowers it to establish, update,
and enforce standards across various industries.

- The Act also provides provisions for penalties against non-compliance with established standards.

The Bureau of Indian Standards plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and reliability of
products in the Indian market, contributing to consumer welfare and the overall growth of industries.