Recognized as one of rarest and the finest of fabrics, Pashmina has fans not just in India, but all across the globe. Obtained from different breeds of mountain goats found in the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh, in the Himalayan regions of India, Pashmina refers to a fine type of wool.
Even though both sheep wool and Pashmina are protein fibers, the latter has some distinct characteristics that set it apart and gives it superiority over the rest. The softness and warmth of Pashmina wool make it much more expensive than...
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a national standards body for the harmonious development of the activities of standardisation, conformity assessment and quality assurance of goods, articles, processes, systems and services.
To provide safe and reliable goods and minimizing health hazards for consumers, among others, BIS has been providing tangible and traceable benefits to the national economy. The bureau runs conformity assessment schemes through which it grants licenses/ certificate of conformity to manufacturers, encompassing...
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On this World Environment Day, take a moment to think about how your business can contribute to the betterment of the environment. The fact that climate change is a major threat to both humanity and countless animal species is well-known to all. But there are other aspects of our environment as well that warrant our attention such as human and labour rights. On days like today, it is important for companies and individuals to take stock of the choices they make.
In 2009, nearly 10,000 other companies around the world became signatories to...
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Safety in the context of biological evaluation of medical devices is not a new topic of discussion. The need to maintain safety while carrying out a design verification activity or biological evaluation, as part of risk management processes has been stressed upon for long.
Biological evaluation of medical devices, before they are brought in for clinical use, is crucial. However, many might wonder about the need for such an activity, that too for devices that have already had to pass a series of safety tests. The fact of the matter remains...
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Home appliances and gadgets are an irreplaceable part of our lifestyle, and since many of the home appliances that you purchase are from a long-term point of view, it is pivotal that you invest in them with thorough planning. The 5 steps that you can undertake for this purpose are: –
Start with the budget
Before you search for the desired appliances, assess the budget that you have to spare. Since the pricing for many appliances vary widely and come in a ton of variety, ascertaining the price range of the appliances you need is the...
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Every employee wishes to work in a safe and protected environment. And with the various kinds of hazards present at the workplace today, ensuring the health and safety of the employees has become a lot more important. In fact, looking after the safety and wellness of the employees is also the moral responsibility of an organization and its administrators.
Generic standards on occupational health and safety that should be adhered to
Understanding the significance of a safe and healthy work environment, the Bureau of Indian Standards...
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Rationale
For a common man, it is difficult to know the complete technical requirements expected to be met and on many occasions, it is also impossible to verify all requirements before the product is purchased by them. Unsafe products may lead to hazards to human health, safety, loss of life or damage to property. In this scenario, the only solution available to the customer is to rely upon the third party conformity assessment scheme that the product has been tested and found to conform to a list of standardized parameters...
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Milk and milk products are part of the daily intake in many Indian families. Considered a complete food, milk offers many nutritional benefits. Keeping in mind how popular a food source it is, have you ever thought about checking the quality of milk you are having?
Despite of India being the largest milk producing country in the world, the consumption of adulterated milk is on the rise. Substances like caustic soda, detergent, paint, starch, formalin, urea, etc. are the adulterants used in milk these days, many of which are highly injurious...
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Corporate Social Responsibility, also referred to as CSR, denotes the steps taken by an organization to ensure positive social, economic and environmental influences, with relation to the manner in which it’s business functions. Formally speaking, CSR refers to a self-regulating business model that aids a firm in being socially responsible, to its own self, its stakeholders and the community on the whole.
Section 135 of Companies Act 2013 (inclusive of amendment) lays down that companies with a net worth of Rs. 500 crores or more, or...
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India has always been facing troublesome water issues, both in rural and urban areas. With World Water Day around the corner, our Standard IS 8472 on Water Pump can help you make the smart buying decisions.
Over the years, water pumps have proved to be an integral part of residential setups. Thanks to these powerful and efficient water pumps, moving water from ground levels to top floors of high-rise buildings that too without any major manual interference, has become possible.
The use of water pumps to extract water from underground...
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मातृभाषा
व्यक्ति जब जन्म लेता है तो खुद को अभिव्यक्त करने के लिए भाषा को अपना माध्यम बनाता है। जन्म लेने के बाद मनुष्य जो सबसे पहली भाषा सीखता है वही उसकी मातृभाषा होती है। भाषा ही किसी भी व्यक्ति की...
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HIV is a term that instils fear and confusion among many. Ever since the epidemic was discovered, it has claimed the lives of around 35 million people, while over 70 million have been affected by it. As per reports by the World Health Organization, by the end of the year 2017, about 36.9 million people across the globe had been living with HIV.
The HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus lives in human blood, breast milk and sexual fluids, and attacks the immune system, thus exposing the body to various...
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