New Indian Bureau of Standards Bill 2015 approved by Cabinet
Q. What is the aim of the new Bureau of Indian Standards Bill 2015 bill approved by Cabinet on 17th June’15 to replace the existing Bureau of Indian Standards BIS Act?- Published on 19 Jun 15a. To bring in more products under the mandatory standard regime
b. End the Inspector raj
c. Compulsory hallmarking of precious metal articles
d. All of these
ANSWER: All of these
The new bill proposes to bring in more items under the mandatory system to ensure quality products to consumers. Currently, only products and systems come under the ambit of standards and the bill proposes to include services, besides articles and processes under the standardisation regime. The bill also provides for compulsory hallmarking of precious metal articles, widening the scope of conformity assessment, to enhance penalties and to make offences compoundable. The new bill also envisages setting up of the Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) as the National Standards Body of India, which will perform its functions through a governing council consisting of a President and other members.
