BIS offers 80% concession to Micro units on certification; reduction in marking fee

New Delhi, Mar 4 (KNN) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is offering an 80 per cent concession on the certification/minimum marking fee across various product certification schemes of BIS to promote quality culture in micro scale units.

Additionally, units located in the North-East will continue to receive an extra 10 per cent concession, said Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry on Friday while chairing a review meeting of BIS activities.

The meeting was held to discuss and review the significant steps taken by BIS towards enhancing the quality and safety of products in India. 

Secretary, DoCA, DG, BIS and officials of DoCA, Govt of India and BIS also attended the event. 

Union Minister Piyush Goyal directed the BIS to augment the testing infrastructure in the country.

“It would increase the frequency of product testing and Market Surveillance depending on the criticality of components used for the consumer safety. BIS should also increase the frequency of lab inspection,” he said. 

He further asked BIS to enhance Market Surveillance for different products such as Pressure Cooker, Helmets, and other consumer products to ensure product safety and to bring quality consciousness in the country.

“BIS shall map standards against various government schemes and produce booklets in simple and local languages to enhance accessibility and develop a culture of quality consciousness among citizens,” he said.

BIS has proposed Quality Control Orders (QCO) for 663 products in the coming time. Currently, there are 462 products covered under QCOs.

It will involve college students/NCC Cadets/Scouts in their efforts to develop quality consciousness and culture in the country.

The minister further stated, “We are committed to ensuring that all products in India meet the highest quality and safety standards. These measures shall promote micro scale units, enhance the testing infrastructure, and develop a culture of quality consciousness among citizens."  

(KNN Bureau)