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Needle prick is indeed painful; BIS ensures that it is safe

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India and is trusted for its active role in the areas of standardisation, marking and quality certification of various goods and related matters. The acceptance of the BIS mark bears testimony to the organisation’s commitment towards quality assurance. The robust quality of medicine administration devices such as syringes is of paramount importance in the management of patients in emergency situations like the COVID – 19 pandemic. Syringes are invariably used both in...

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BIS Standardization efforts for Smart Cities Digital Infrastructure

A smart city is one that can effectively leverage technology, infrastructure, public policy, government and citizen engagement to create an urban environment that fosters economic growth & productivity, innovation, social mobility, inclusiveness, and sustainability. Cities are complex entities having Diverse Stakeholders, Diverse Geographical Entities, Diverse Services and Business Processes, and Diverse ICT Technologies. While it is almost impossible to engineer a smart city from scratch, it will be possible to adopt the right...

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Being responsibly inclined towards the need for sensitivity in quality

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, involved in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters. The standard mark of BIS is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm. With the surge in cases, the number of patients requiring hospitalization has also gone up and there is an imperative need for the hospitals to follow relevant requirements for hospital planning and use good quality...

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BIS standards ensure the quality and performance of medical devices

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, involved in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters. The standard mark of BIS is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. BIS is actively involved in the standardization activity of medical devices and equipment and other related aspects. It has set standards for various medical devices and equipment used in various medical disciplines e.g. cardiology, orthopaedics, gynaecology,...

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BIS – The National Standards Body of India celebrates International Literacy Day

There is no disputing the fact that Literacy is the backbone of a refined society and holds within itself, the ultimate power to propel the wheels of progress for a developing world. India has always been the home to a culture that attributes the highest order of significance to education. Here it will be interesting to note that when the world celebrates ‘International Literacy Day’ on 8th September every year, India celebrates ‘Teachers’ Day’ on 5th September, thus setting an example to prove how we time our priority and...

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Sparks of safety against 100 million watts of celestial power

When the sky lights up as if the celestial bodies are posing for a photoshoot, the bigger picture on earth is one of the dire consequences. Thunderstorms and lightning are the most devastating hazards felt in India during recent years and therefore the role of protection devices against lightning cannot be subdued. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is deeply engaged in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality of goods and related matters. The BIS mark is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. It has also made its...

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The National Flag – History of Standard

The National Flag of our nation is a symbol of great pride and unity instilling the spirit of patriotism in each & every Indian heart. However, the National Flag as we know it today has a history it’s own. The National Flag with the “Asoka Wheel” in the center, came into existence when two flags, one of silk and the other of cotton Khadi were presented to the Constituent Assembly of India by the Hon’ble Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India on 22 July 1947. At the same time, he moved a resolution which was...

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BIS partners in COVID care by virtue of standardized medical devices

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India which plays a key role in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters. The BIS mark is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. The COVID – 19 pandemic, a contagious disease has taken the world by storm and the number of cases is spiraling with each passing day. An unprecedented sudden increase in patient volume has pushed the healthcare resources to the edge. Not only the healthcare providers but also the...

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PPE kit ensures your safety; BIS standards ensure its Quality!

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, involved in the activities of standardisation, marking and quality certification of goods and related matters. The standard mark of BIS is a widely accepted benchmark of quality assurance. The COVID – 19 pandemic which has taken the world by storm is a contagious disease. Social distancing is being practiced across the world to prevent the virus from spreading. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprising of face masks, face shield, eye protector, gloves, coverall...

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राजभाषा हिंदी और भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो में हिंदी में बने मानक

हम सभी भारतीय अपने राष्ट्रीय ध्वज को देखकर गौरवान्वित महसूस करते हैं। भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो ने अपना प्रथम भारतीय मानक 1 (आईएस 1) राष्ट्रीय ध्वज पर ही बनाया था। यह भारतीय मानक राजभाषा हिंदी में उपलब्ध है।...

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Making the fruits of labour, sweeter.

Labour Day or International Workers’ Day is celebrated annually on 1st May by the working class and labourers across the world. Globally labour unions celebrate this day to create awareness about issues like forced labour, minimum wage law and rights of migrant workers and improving working conditions of the workforce. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has reasons to celebrate Labour Day. In its endeavour to formulate Indian standards in the field of Employee welfare, BIS has formulated two main standards IS/ISO 45001 on Occupational...

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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in libraries

भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो के द्वारा सूचना और प्रलेखन — पुस्तकालयों में आरएफआईडी – भाग 1 कार्यान्वयन के लिए डेटा एलिमेंट्स और सामान्य दिशानिर्देश, सूचना और प्रलेखन — पुस्तकालयों में आरएफआईडी – भाग 2 आईएसओ/...

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