Tag: Bureau of Indian Standards
India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO
The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries has withdrawn its August 24, 2024 order concerning quality standards for machinery and electrical equipment safety. India’s textile industry ... Read More
Ready for the Export Climb?
In 2024, the global textile and apparel (T&A) market was valued at approximately $875 billion, with apparel dominating the trade, accounting for around 60 per ... Read More
BIS Hyderabad unveils advanced textile testing lab
The laboratory will play a key role in enforcing Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Government of India, ensuring that textile products comply with ... Read More
Weavers’ association seeks delay in BIS rules to safeguard textile growth
The association warned that immediate implementation of BIS standards could disrupt the textile sector's growth, posing significant challenges for industrialists and affecting the industry's competitive ... Read More
Quality Control Orders harm textile jobs industry informs FM
The QCO restricts the import and sale of materials that do not carry a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark. The Confederation of Indian Textile ... Read More
Safety first
While the new Safety Regulation for Machinery is expected to benefit the industry, could meeting the three levels of machine safety within a one-year timeframe ... Read More
New QCO regulations for textile hygiene standards start October 1
From October 1, manufacturers such as Himalaya, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and Nine will be required to adhere to the standards established by ... Read More
