Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Committee to Review Industry Concerns Over BIS Certification
A high-level committee, led by Rajiv Gauba, is meeting to discuss industry issues with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification.
BIS requires manufacturers to get certified before selling or importing specific goods.
The committee will examine if these rules are causing problems for businesses and explore ways to make the process easier.
They'll consider ideas like digital systems and self-certification.
The goal is to reduce the burden on companies while maintaining quality and safety standards.
The committee, which includes representatives from government and industry, aims to submit its first report soon to improve how businesses operate in India.
A committee is reviewing industry concerns regarding BIS certification.
The committee is led by Rajiv Gauba, a former Cabinet Secretary.
The focus is on streamlining certification processes and easing the compliance burden.
The committee will consider digital mechanisms and self-certification models.
The committee will submit its first report by the end of the month.
- Who
- Rajiv Gauba committee
- What
- Will review industry concerns over BIS certification rules
- When
- This week and Saturday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve ease of doing business and address industry concerns
- Committee Head
- Rajiv Gauba
- Committee Mandate
- Review industry concerns over BIS certification under QCOs
- QCOs
- Mandatory BIS certification for manufacturers before selling/importing products
- Committee Goal
- Improve ease of doing business and reduce compliance burden
- First Meeting
- August 25th
- Report Submission
- Expected by the end of the month