BIS to Unveil Annual Standardisation Programme for 2025-26
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Synopsis
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is set to unveil its Annual Programme for Standardisation (APS) for 2025-26, which will introduce new standards and revise existing ones to enhance quality across sectors.
Key Takeaways
- The BIS is launching the APS for 2025-26.
- New and revised standards will be included.
- Stakeholders can submit proposals via a digital platform.
- Focus on need-based standardisation for priority subjects.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the BIS Act, 2016.
New Delhi, March 21 (NationPress) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is poised to unveil its Annual Programme for Standardisation (APS) for the period 2025-26. This programme will encompass both the creation of new standards and revisions to existing ones in the upcoming year, as stated in a release on Friday.
This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the adoption of over 23,000 standards established by BIS, ensuring that quality is upheld globally across diverse sectors.
The BIS, serving as India's National Standards Body, has also launched a digital platform that enables stakeholders to submit proposals and monitor their progress.
During a recent stakeholder meeting, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, the Director General of BIS, encouraged representatives from various ministries and industry associations to actively participate in the standard development process and to recommend appropriate experts when necessary.
He remarked, “The Annual Programme for Standardisation 2025-26 will not only enable need-driven standardisation with a targeted approach but will also foster broad adoption and smooth implementation of these standards.”
BIS collaborates closely with ministries and industry associations via standardisation cells, aiming to identify gaps and engage in the creation of national standards. Prior to the consultative meetings for the APS 2025-26, BIS undertook an extensive mapping of Indian standards in relation to various Government of India schemes and missions, alongside a series of focus group discussions conducted from August 24 to January 25.
The APS 2025-26 is anticipated to significantly advance the development of priority standards, thereby encouraging broader adoption and efficient implementation throughout the manufacturing and service sectors, according to the official statement.
BIS also conducts search and seizure operations to ensure compliance with certified standards among manufacturing firms. Earlier this month, it executed raids on several e-commerce platforms, confiscating products that failed to meet these standards.
Under Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016, offenders may incur a penalty starting at ₹2 lakh, which can escalate up to ten times the value of the non-compliant goods. Additionally, depending on the nature of the violation, perpetrators may face imprisonment for up to two years.
