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WORLD STANDARDS DAY

17th October, 2022

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  • On the occasion of World Standards Day on 14th October, the Bureau of Indian Standards has organized an event “Manak Mahotsav” based on the theme of ‘Standards for Sustainable Development Goals - A Shared Vision for a Better World’ at Mumbai.
  • On the occasion, the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs said that with the mantra of quality and sustainability, we can create brand value for Indian products across the world.
    • He highlighted that “For 'Brand India' to emerge across the globe, we need a change in mindset towards quality standards and become more conscious towards their importance.”
  • World Standards Day is a collaborative initiative of;
    • The International organization for Standardization (ISO).
    • The International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
    • The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
  • World Standards Day was first celebrated in 1946 in London.

 

 

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

  • It is the National Standards Body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
    • It is a statutory body established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
    • BIS has more than 500 scientific officers working as Certification Officers.
  • BIS was formerly known as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI).
    • ISI was set up in 1946.
    • The ISI was registered under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860.
  • Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) headquarters are in New Delhi, with regional offices in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Delhi.

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