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Bureau of Indian Standards
Government brings smartphone screen protectors under Bureau of Indian Standards
The Indian government has mandated Bureau of Indian Standards certification for smartphone screen protectors effective April 1, 2027.
MeitY Brings Mobile Screen Protectors Under Compulsory BIS Quality Standards
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has mandated Bureau of Indian Standards quality certifications for mobile screen protectors.
Tea sector urged to focus on innovation
Industry leaders at the UPASI centenary conference emphasized the need for innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in the Indian tea sector.
Gold prices rise 60% as festive season sales volume falls
Gold prices in India have surged 60% compared to last year, causing a 15% decline in sales volume during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Government announces new mandatory BIS rules for mobile screen protectors
The Indian government has mandated Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for all mobile phone screen protectors starting April 1, 2027.
Telangana drafts new law to regulate elevator and escalator safety
The Telangana government is working on a new policy to mandate safety standards and regulations for elevators and escalators following a series of accidents.
Gold hallmarking costlier: Fee up 67% ahead of festive season
The Bureau of Indian Standards has increased the gold hallmarking fee by 67 percent.
India issues warning against two Pakistani cosmetic products
The Indian government has issued a warning against the use of two unauthorized Pakistani cosmetic creams due to high mercury levels.
India revamps cotton testing labs amid govt’s push for global hub
The Indian government is upgrading 21 cotton testing laboratories to improve fiber quality assessment and industry competitiveness.
Gold hallmarking charges increased by 67 percent ahead of festive season
The Bureau of Indian Standards has increased the gold hallmarking charge per article from 45 rupees to 75 rupees, effective under the 2026 amendment rules.
India issues alert against Pakistan-made fairness creams over grave health risks
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued a public health alert against two Pakistani whitening creams containing excessive heavy metals.
Goyal urges auto industry to focus more on global businesses, top quality products
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal advised the automotive industry to prioritize global expansion, product quality, safety, and vehicle scrappage while announcing an upcoming regulatory exemption for high-tech semiconductor firms regarding BIS certification.
Tamil Nadu Assembly introduces bill to amend fire and rescue services act
Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar introduced a Bill in the Assembly to amend the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025, to remove references to the National Building Code of India, 2016, in compliance with the Business Reforms Action Plan recommendations.
Rhetan TMT increases borrowing limits and starts solar power generation
Rhetan TMT plans to increase its borrowing limits to ₹300 crore and has commenced power generation from a new solar project while expanding its product certification.
BIS seizes 7.875 kilograms of non-hallmarked gold in Warangal district
The Bureau of Indian Standards seized 7.875 kg of non-hallmarked gold jewellery worth approximately ₹10 crore from a shop in Warangal district, Telangana, for violating mandatory hallmarking provisions under the BIS Act, 2016.