[4][5] The organisation was formerly the Indian Standards Institution (ISI), set up under the Resolution of the Department of Industries and Supplies No.

A new Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016 which was notified on 22 March 2016, has been brought into force with effect from 12 October 2017.

As a National Standards Body, it has 25 members drawn from Central or State Governments, industry, scientific and research institutions, and consumer organisations.

1 to NBC 2005 Part 11 "Approach to Sustainability" was put into circulation a preliminary draft amendment and BIS accepted the feedback from people till 15 March 2013.

These laboratories have established testing facilities for products of chemical, food, electrical and mechanical disciplines.

The aim of the Cell is to assist the small scale entrepreneurs who are backbone of the Indian industry.

These cover important segments of economy, which help the industry in upgrading the quality of their products and services.

For formulation of Indian Standard, it has separate Division Council to oversee and supervise the work.

It provides consumers with confidence that the product they are purchasing meets established criteria and has been independently tested and evaluated.

For, some of the products like Milk powder, Drinking Water, LPG Cylinders, etc., certification is mandatory.

[citation needed] Indian importers who intend to get Certification Mark may apply for the license.