BIS Invites Public Comments on Revised Standard for Pure Grade Sodium Bromide

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) invites public comments on the first revision of the standard for sodium bromide, pure (IS 2780) until 24 June. Sodium bromide is widely used in...

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India extends enforcement date of Quality Control Orders for four polymer products.

India’s Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has extended the enforcement date of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for four polymer products. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India...

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Government of India Issues New Circular on Licensing of In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices.

On May 15, 2024, the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India issued a new circular for medical devices through the Central Drugs...

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India releases new implementation schedule for eight products standards.

India has published a revised schedule for the implementation of new standards for a few substances. The schedules were published in the Gazette of India by the Bureau of Indian Standards...

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Government of India publishes revised Public Procurement Make in India Order 2017

On May 20, 2024, Government of India has published a notification revising the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017. This revision is aimed at encouraging the “Make in...

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BIS Seeks Public Comments on Revised Ammonium Bromide Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards is seeking comments until 26 June on the second revision of the standard for Ammonium Bromide, Pure and Analytical Reagents (IS 2723). This compound is widely...

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India holds public consultation on revised standard for Epsom salts

The Bureau of Indian Standards is seeking comments until 24 June on the second revision of the standard for magnesium sulphate, commonly known as Epsom salts (Second Revision of IS 2730).    ...

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Indian Government Tightens Regulations for Biostimulants in Agriculture

The Government of India has taken a step towards ensuring the quality and safety of biostimulants used in agriculture. A new amendment, the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) (Third) Amendment...

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India Adds New Fertilizers to Fertilizer Control Order Including Sulfur and Micronutrient Options

The Government of India has amended the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985 to include several additional fertiliser alternatives. This amendment is aimed at providing farmers with more options...

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India Notifies WTO of Quality Control Order for Steel and Steel Products

On 19 April 2024, the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Quality Control Order...

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