Why Louis Vuitton Couldn't Sell Shoes in India: The BIS Certification Barrier Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Christian Louboutin face a hurdle in entering the Indian footwear market due to stringent regulatory requirements, such as BIS certification for footwear. Despite this challenge, there are opportunities for brands to adapt and thrive by prioritizing […]

How to obtain ISI Mark? ISI (Indian Standards Institute) mark is a product certification scheme by the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). BIS is India’s National Standardization Body, issuing ISI mark which conforms product’s quality with the BIS prescribed parameters/standards. The primary objective of the ISI marking scheme is to ensure that the products made […]

Confused whether you require UN/IIP certification? Is it a necessity for Exporters? In today’s interconnected world of trade, ensuring the safe transport of goods is a top priority, especially when dealing with hazardous materials. That’s where UN Approved Packaging comes in – a system designed to make this challenging task a bit easier. What is […]

BIS Certification mandatory for Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) Equipment Manufacturers under IS 17853:2022: Rice fortification is a process of adding the essential micronutrients to regular rice. Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) are rice-shaped kernels comprising of micronutrient premix such as iron, folic acid and vitamin B12. Fortified Rice (FR) is obtained by blending FRK with polished […]

Aluminium, Aluminium Alloys and its Products now requires mandatory BIS Government brought 100s of products under mandatory BIS. In pursuit of ensuring top-notch quality in the market and curbing substandard products, the Indian government has introduced several Quality Control Orders, instructing the use of mandatory Indian standards provided by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). […]

Who Requires BIS Certification under the Steel Quality Control Orders? In recent times, the steel industry has witnessed a significant shift towards stringent quality control measures, aiming to enhance the overall standards of steel products. This transition is not only crucial for maintaining the integrity of the industry but also holds profound implications for various […]

Toys, Tested and Trusted: Ensuring Child Safety through Indian Standards on Toys Parents around the globe share a common concern when it comes to choosing toys for their children – safety. The potential hazards associated with toys, ranging from choking risks to exposure to harmful chemicals, underscore the importance of stringent safety regulations. Development of […]

Hidden Costs of Convenience: Uncovering the true environmental and economic implications of Single-Use Plastics and examining EPR as a potential solution. Imagine this: You've purchased groceries neatly packed in a plastic bag. After a short while, it's ready to be discarded with hardly a second thought. This scene, so familiar to many of us, is […]

BIS Certification: Fortified Rice & Fortified Rice Machine Standards and Specifications Government of India is running several social security initiatives like the Public Distribution System (PDS), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), and National Program of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (MDMS) to encourage the consumption of fortified rice to eradicate micronutrient deficiencies in the country. Important […]

  Is Model Approval enough for Measuring Tapes, or Does it require BIS Certification too? Understanding Model Approval and BIS Certification: Model Approval in India under the Legal Metrology Act 2009 is a certificate issued to manufacturers and importers, approving weight and measurement products. It certifies that the product adheres to Indian metrological standards. On […]