Official account of the National Standards Body of India under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India

New Delhi, India
Joined April 2016
🔗 youtu.be/QHc-CNPZvBY?si=PNik… Homoeopathy is one of the most preferred systems of healthcare for millions across the nation. The small sugar globules play a crucial role as carriers, delivering homoeopathic remedies safely and effectively to patients. To ensure quality and safety across the healthcare system, the Bureau of Indian Standards, as the National Standards Body of India, has introduced Indian Standards in the field of Homoeopathy. These standards establish rigorous guidelines for materials and components used in homoeopathic treatments. Watch the video to know more! @jagograhakjago @moayush @CCRAS_MoAyush #BIS #Homoeopathy #TraditionalMedicine #Healthcare
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BIS has published a comprehensive booklet, “Good Practices for Safety in Laboratory,” drawing on key standards (including IS 4209, IS 4906, and IS 9457). The reference handbook covers hazard identification, protective equipment, contamination control, and safe waste disposal for chemical, radiochemical, and microbiological facilities The booklet Good Practices for Safety in Laboratory developed by BIS promotes awareness of laboratory safety and encourage safe working practices in chemical, radiochemical, and microbiological laboratories. The booklet serves as a practical reference for laboratory personnel, supervisors, and organizations, helping them identify potential hazards, minimize risks, and foster a culture of safety through the adoption of good laboratory practices and relevant Indian Standards. Based on relevant Indian Standards, IS 4209:2013, IS 4906:2017, IS 12035:1986, IS 9457:2025 and IS 17889:2022, the booklet covers essential aspects of laboratory safety, including hazard identification, safe handling and storage of chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency preparedness, first aid, contamination control and laboratory waste disposal. 🔗 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… @jagograhakjago #Laboratory #GoodPractices #BureauofIndianStandards #IndianStandards
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शरद पूर्णिमा पर चांदी खरीदने से पहले जानें उसकी शुद्धता और हॉलमार्क से जुड़ी जरूरी बातें। BIS Care App के माध्यम से हॉलमार्क की जानकारी सत्यापित करें और बनें जागरूक उपभोक्ता। @jagograhakjago #Silver #silverjewellery #BISCareApp #SharadPurnima
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Festive lights brighten our homes, but fire safety must never take a back seat. From choosing an appropriate fire extinguisher to ensuring it is properly maintained and accessible, every precaution matters when it comes to protecting lives and property. IS 15683:2018 lays down requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers, assessing their reliability, discharge performance and fire performance. This festive season, celebrate with care. Keep fire safety in mind and make every celebration a safer one. @jagograhakjago #Festival #BIS #FireSafety #FireExtinguisher
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The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially came into force on October 20, 2026, after being signed on April 27, 2026. As the #IndiaNZFTA strengthens bilateral economic ties, BIS remains committed to ensuring that trade expansion aligns with quality standards, product safety, and technical compliance for ease of doing business. #India #NewZealand #Trade #BIS @jagograhakjago @IndiainNZ @MEAIndia @makeinindia @mygovindia
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बच्चे की पहली निवाला हो या परिवार के साथ बिताया कोई खास पल, हर खुशी में अपनों की सुरक्षा और भरोसा सबसे ज़रूरी है। इसलिए चांदी के बर्तन खरीदते समय गुणवत्ता से समझौता न करें। चांदी की शुद्धता और गुणवत्ता पर भरोसा करने के लिए BIS हॉलमार्क वाली चांदी चुनें। हॉलमार्क पर BIS का मानक चिह्न, शुद्धता ग्रेड और 6 अंकों का विशिष्ट पहचान कोड (HUID) ज़रूर देखें। पहला निवाला हो, भरोसे के साथ। @jagograhakjago #BIS #Silver #SilverHallmarking #SilverJewellery
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BIS Raids Jewellery Outlet in Amritsar; 95 Gold Jewellery Articles Weighing 467.44 g Seized Over Hallmarking Violations - Enforcement Search & Seizure operation conducted by BIS Jammu & Kashmir Branch Office at a BIS-registered jewellery outlet in Partap Bazar, Chheharta, Amritsar, on October 22, 2026. - Hallmarking violations detected, with 91 gold jewellery articles bearing incomplete/non-prescribed hallmarking and 4 articles without the prescribed BIS Hallmark. - A total of 95 gold jewellery articles weighing 467.44 g seized, including articles bearing BIS Hallmark logos and/or purity markings without the prescribed HUID or complete hallmark. - Articles inventoried and sealed under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016; further legal action to be initiated as per applicable provisions. @jagograhakjago @PIB_India @PIBHindi #BIS #Raid #Hallmarking #HUID #Amritsar #Jewellery
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Bureau of Indian Standards retweeted
The Bureau of Indian Standards (@IndianStandards) conducted an enforcement operation in Chennai on 22 October 2026, seizing 300 lithium-ion batteries bearing unauthorised and invalid BIS registration numbers. Further legal action will be initiated under the BIS Act, 2016.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up Gold Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHCs) under the Central Assistance Scheme (2026–31). The last date for submitting EOI is 30 days from the date of floating of the EoI. Know the complete guidelines, eligibility, and application forms: bis.gov.in/wp-content/upload… @jagograhakjago @CimGOI @DoC_GoI @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @DDIndialive @PTI_News @ANI #AHCs #ExpressionofInterest #GoldAssaying #BIS #Hallmarking
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- BIS Conducts Enforcement Operation and Seizes Batteries Bearing Unauthorised BIS Registration Markings in Chennai on October 22, 2026. - Misuse of the BIS Standard Mark through invalid or unauthorised registration numbers on lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries, violating the BIS Act, 2016, under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). - Approximately 300 lithium-ion batteries bearing unauthorised and invalid BIS registration numbers seized during the operation. - Further legal action to be initiated under the BIS Act, 2016, with penalties under Section 29, including imprisonment up to two years, a fine of at least ₹2 lakh (extendable up to ten times the value of the goods), or both, as applicable. @jagograhakjago @GoI_MeitY @PIB_India @pibchennai @AIRNews_Chennai @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts #Raid #BIS #Chennai
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Little hands deserve the safest choices. When buying silver jewellery for children, prioritise BIS Hallmarked Silver with HUID for greater transparency and to help ensure the silver’s purity. Choose informed, choose responsibly. For little hands, choose silver that’s pure. @jagograhakjago #BIS #SilverHallmarking #HUID #Silver
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🔗 youtu.be/Hvy2MjLxYkg?si=40eJ… हम रोज़मर्रा में कई उत्पादों का इस्तेमाल करते हैं, लेकिन क्या हम उनकी गुणवत्ता और प्रमाणिकता के प्रति सजग हैं? इस वीडियो में जानिए, भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो उत्पादों की गुणवत्ता, उपभोक्ता सुरक्षा और ऊर्जा दक्षता सुनिश्चित करने में कैसे अहम भूमिका निभाता है। साथ ही, जानिए आईएसआई मार्क, सीआरएस रजिस्ट्रेशन, हॉलमार्किंग और BIS Care App के जरिए उत्पादों की प्रमाणिकता जांचने का तरीका। वीडियो में स्टैंडर्ड्स क्लब, क्वालिटी एंबेसडर पहल और एमएसएमई, स्टार्टअप व महिला उद्यमियों को प्रमाणन शुल्क में 80% तक की छूट से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी भी मिलेगी। @jagograhakjago @DDNational @ddrajasthantv #BIS
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BIS has introduced IS 19825:2026 – PVC Coated Fibreglass Insect Screen – Specification, establishing requirements for insect screens used in windows, doors and screening enclosures. From mesh construction and dimensional accuracy to strength, UV resistance and fire performance, the standard addresses key aspects of screen quality and durability. Setting standards for quality and dependable performance in everyday applications. #BIS #IndianStandards @jagograhakjago @PIBConsumerFood
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Empowering women with the knowledge to make informed choices. Through the BIS SHINE programme, women gain awareness of Indian Standards, quality marks, hallmarking, food safety, consumer rights, and product certification verification, helping them make informed decisions and become quality ambassadors in their communities. #SHINE #WomenEmpowerment @jagograhakjago @MinistryWCD @unwomenindia @UN_Women
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बर्तन खरीदने से पहले जानें नए नियम। एल्युमिनियम के बर्तनों और पेय पदार्थों के डिब्बों के लिए BIS के नए गुणवत्ता नियंत्रण आदेश, 2026 के प्रमुख प्रावधान जानें और जागरूक उपभोक्ता बनें। पूरी जानकारी के लिए स्लाइड्स देखें। @jagograhakjago #BIS
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The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially came into force on October 20, 2026, after being signed on April 27, 2026. As the #IndiaNZFTA strengthens bilateral economic ties, BIS remains committed to ensuring that trade expansion aligns with quality standards, product safety, and technical compliance for ease of doing business. #India #NewZealand @jagograhakjago @IndiainNZ @NZinIndia @MEAIndia @PIB_India @DDNewslive
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Silver Hallmarking expands its range of purity grades with the addition of the 900 purity grade for hallmarked silver jewellery and artefacts. The authorized purity grades now include 800, 835, 900, 925, 958, 970, 990, and 999. @jagograhakjago #Silver #SilverJewellery #SilverHallmark #BISStandard
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BIS has introduced IS 17192 (Part 6):2026 – Robotics Performance Criteria and Related Test Methods for Service Robots: Lower Limb Wearable Robots, establishing a framework for evaluating the performance of wearable robotic devices designed for the lower limbs. Using an anthropomorphic test dummy robot to perform prescribed movements, the standard provides a repeatable approach to performance testing, supporting more objective and comparable evaluation. Setting standards for consistent performance evaluation in wearable robotics. @jagograhakjago @PIB_India
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