About BIS

• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016.
• BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
• BIS works under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

Why in News?

• As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav ‘Iconic Week’ celebrations, a webinar was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards on Engagement of Consumer Organization & NGOs in Standards Promotion Activities of BIS.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1807257