MYSTERIOUS: The bureau of indian standards | Mind Blowing Facts

How to Read an Indian Pet Food Label: Ingredient Order and Guaranteed Analysis

Why Ingredient Order Is Not a Nutrition RankingIndian pet food regulations, governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards and aligned broadly with FSSAI guidelines for animal feed, require ingredients to be listed in descending order of weight as they arrive at the factory, before any cooking or drying. This is…

Times Life · Oct 9

Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart launch review of unlicensed security camera listings on India platforms

Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have begun checking security camera listings on their platforms in India after hundreds of unlicensed products were offered for sale despite strict government testing rules imposed six months ago amid

The Economic Times · Oct 1

5 Fake Discount Tactics Indian Shoppers Fall For Every Sale Season

The Inflated 'Original Price' That Was Never ChargedThe 70% off tag means nothing if the product was listed at that inflated price three days before the sale began. Platforms routinely mark up the MRP in the weeks leading up to a festive sale window, then restore the original selling price…

Times Life · Oct 1

Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel pumps across India. The plea sought prominent displays at stations and the inclusion of ethanol percentage on fuel receipts and invoices issued to consumers nationwide.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31

The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages on petrol dispensing nozzles. It also requests a public database detailing vehicle compatibility with ethanol blends. An expert committee will examine the real-world impact of E20 fuel. The court…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

BIS plans bigger Tricolour flags, updated colour standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards is revising national flag specifications for larger sizes. New provisions will allow for very large flags up to 9,000 mm x 6,000 mm. Color measurement norms are also being updated to align with current practices. These revisions aim to modernize standards while preserving the flag's…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly gold

The Bureau of Indian Standards is expanding silver jewellery testing capacity. This move comes as demand for silver increases due to rising gold prices. Referral and assay laboratories for silver will expand nationally within two years. The agency is also piloting artificial intelligence and robotics for faster testing. BIS continues…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

How Switching From Hard Water to Filtered Water Visibly Changes Indian Skin and Scalp

What Hard Water Is Actually Doing to Your SkinHard water carries high concentrations of dissolved calcium and magnesium. In Indian cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur, municipal water hardness regularly exceeds 300 mg/L, well above the Bureau of Indian Standards' acceptable limit of 200 mg/L for drinking water. On skin,…

Times Life · Aug 2

India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Khare

India's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify compliance for industries. The Bureau of Indian Standards is transforming to support this modernization. The government is encouraging private sector testing infrastructure. Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

BIS plans phased move towards mandatory silver hallmarking

The Bureau of Indian Standards is studying mandatory hallmarking for silver. This move aims to ensure purity for buyers. Silver hallmarking is more complex than gold due to its diverse market. BIS is proceeding cautiously to set systems right before implementation. Mandatory hallmarking will be introduced gradually. The number of…

The Economic Times · Jun 4