Guwahati, 6th June: The BIS Guwahati Branch Office held an interactive session on June 5 with stakeholders, industries, academia, and laboratories at Hotel Pinewood, Shillong. The event featured Pramod Kumar Tiwari, IAS, Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and was attended by Pravin Bakshi, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya, along with other officials.
Tiwari emphasized the importance of quality consciousness in products and processes, highlighting the critical role of certified standards in promoting quality. He underscored the need for awareness and sensitization regarding standards and compliance with quality control orders for manufacturers.
In his address, Tiwari discussed various BIS initiatives, such as Hallmarking, the BIS CARE app, and key standards for everyday products. He elaborated on the significance of Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hallmarking of Gold and Silver Jewellery, and Laboratory Services, which aim to benefit both industries and consumers.
The interaction aimed to foster collaboration and discuss key issues related to BIS’s initiatives to promote standards across various sectors of the economy, thereby building a robust quality ecosystem. The session also deliberated on various BIS schemes designed to safeguard consumer interests.
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