Glossary Bureau Of Indian Standards

Bureau Of Indian Standards

Definition of Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS)

Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS) is responsible for standardizing and certifying goods and services from third parties so that the end consumer knows that the products are safe and reliable.

BIS was established in 1986 and was rebranded from the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) to BIS during the year to adapt to the changing product landscape of India.

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