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BIS – Bureau of Indian Standards

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was Formed on 23 November 1986 .

BIS is the National Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.

Bureau of Indian Standards was established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which came into effect on 23 December 1986.

BIS was formerly the Indian Standards Institution (ISI), set up under the Resolution of the Department of Industries and Supplies No. 1 Std.(4)/45, dated 3 September 1946.

The ISI was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

As a corporate body, it has 25 members drawn from Central or State Governments, industry, scientific and research institutions, and consumer organizations.

BIS headquarters are in New Delhi, with regional offices in Kolkata,Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Delhi and 20 branch offices

BIS is a founder member of International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)

It represents India in ISO, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the World Standards Service Network (WSSN).

Standard formulation and promotion

One of the major functions of the Bureau is the formulation, recognition and promotion of the Indian Standards, which help the industry in upgrading the quality of their products and services.

BIS has identified 14 sectors which are important to Indian Industry.

For the formulation of Indian Standard, it has a separate Division Council to oversee and supervise the work. The Standards are regularly reviewed and formulated in line with the technological development to maintain harmony with the International Standards.