BIS is a National Standards Body of India for drawing up standards for the products of Indian industry.
It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and established in 1st April 1987.
The Headquarters of BIS is at New Delhi.
It allots quality marks to various products, known as ISI mark. ISI is a certification mark given for the industrial products in India since 1955.
BIS is the successor of the Indian Standards Institution established in 1947.
Food Process Order Mark
FPO (Food Process Order) Mark is a certification mark mandatory on all processed fruit products sold in India following the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
The FPO mark assures that the food materials and other goods was manufactured in a hygienic 'food safe' .
The Certifying Agency is Ministry of Food Processing Industries (India).
The Standards have been in force since 1955.
AGMARK (Agricultural Mark)
AGMARK is a certification mark given on agricultural foodstuffs in India.
It is legally imposed in the country by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (modified in 1986).
AGMARK cover class strategy for 222 dissimilar commodities having a variety of Pulses, Spices, Essential Oils, Salt, Vegetable Oils, Cereals, Sugar, Fruits & Vegetables, and other food products.
The Certifying Agency is Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Government of India.
Non Polluting Vehicle Mark
Non Polluting Vehicle Mark is a compulsory certification mark necessary for all motor vehicles in the country.
The mark guarantees that the motor vehicle obeys the rules to the appropriate version of the Bharat Stage emission standards.
The Certifying Agency is Central Pollution Control Board of India
BIS Hallmark
BIS hallmark is a Hallmarking method for gold as well as silver ornaments certifying to the purity of the ornament according to the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Eco Mark
Eco mark is a mark for environmentally friendly products for reducing environmental impact.
Eco mark is given by the Bureau of Indian Standards
The marking scheme was started in 1991.
FSSAI Mark
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is to safeguarding and endorsing public health through the regulation and administration of food safety.
FSSAI was formed in August 2011.
FSSAI mark is certification mark for all food materials.
India Organic Mark
India Organic certification mark is for the organically farmed food products.
The certification is issued by APEDA under National Program for Organic Production.
