
New and Revised BIS Standards Set to Revolutionize Agriculture, Textiles, Food, and More in 2025
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-12
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has issued an important notification regarding the establishment and revision of several Indian standards. This February, 2025 notification lists newly established standards and revisions to existing standards.

IS 18853: 2024 ISO 11978: 2017 + AMD 1: 2020 Ophthalmic Optics - Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Care Products Labelling
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-11
Labelling of contact lenses and care products plays an important role in ensuring their safe and effective use. The standards IS 18853:2024, ISO 11978:2017 + AMD 1:2020 focus on labelling requirements for contact lenses and contact lens care products.

India's New Scheme to Boost Co-operative Sugar Mills with Financial Aid for Multi-Feedstock Ethanol Production
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-11
The Government of India has launched a new financial assistance scheme aimed at improving the ethanol production capacity of Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs).

Top 10 EPR Plastic Waste Consulting Companies/Consultants in India
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-07
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a crucial policy aimed at promoting producers to own up to the whole life cycle of their products, including the waste produced by them. Under this scheme, firms are supposed to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of plastic waste properly.

IS 19059: 2024 Continuously Transposed Conductor (CTC) Copper Winding Wires
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-06
The IS 19059:2024 standard provides a comprehensive framework for making copper conductors, specifying everything from material composition and dimensions to testing procedures and packaging.

IS 18327 (Part 1): 2024 ISO 14300-1: 2023 Space Systems - Programme Management Part 1 Structuring of a Project
by Mahek Sancheti on 2025-03-05
IS 18327 (Part 1): 2024, which is aligned with ISO 14300-1: 2023, provides a framework for structuring space systems projects in a systematic and standardized manner. The standard focuses on improving efficiency, controlling costs and reducing risks in space programs.