Bureau of Indian standards

Question 1

What does BIS establish ?

Answer 1

It is established as National Standards body of India to certify certain standards of quality of goods and services

Question 2

What was the recent act related to BIS ?

Answer 2

BIS, 2016 which repealed the act of 1986

Question 3

What are the key features of BIS,2016 act ?

Answer 3

1) Act allows Central Govt to notify certain goods, articles etc which will need compulsory carrying of standard mark in public interest , safety of environment and national security
2) There is a provision for repair or recall including product liability bearing STANDARD MARK but not conforming to relevant Indian Standard