BIS organises stakeholders conclave for business representatives, researchers in Vellore

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chennai, organised a stakeholders conclave on the theme “Shared Vision for a Better World: Partnerships for the Goals” in Vellore on Wednesday.

According to a press launch, the conclave was inaugurated by Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi within the presence of S.D. Dayanand, Senior Director and Head, BIS (Chennai) and B.J. Gowtham, Joint Director, BIS (Chennai).

In his tackle, Arun Pucchakayala, Director, BIS (Chennai), underlined the function of BIS in formulating nationwide requirements and inspiring their adoption throughout sectors. He emphasised the significance of educational establishments and business within the mission, noting that equipping researchers with data about high quality and requirements prepares them to grow to be future contributors to the nation’s high quality ecosystem. The classes coated matters like standardization, certification, testing, coaching, and tutorial outreach.

BIS is a statutory physique underneath the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It operates varied schemes, together with Product Certification (ISI mark), Management Systems Certification, Hallmarking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts, and Laboratory Services, for the good thing about the business, aiming at shopper safety, the discharge mentioned.