Who is the owner of BIS?-Everything you need to know

Who is the owner of BIS?

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) does not have a private owner. It is a statutory body of the Government of India established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. It functions under the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is part of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.


Who heads BIS?

  • President (Ex-officio): The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution serves as the President of BIS.
  • Vice-President (Ex-officio): The Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution serves as the Vice-President.
  • Director General (DG): The Director General is the chief executive officer responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of BIS activities.

What does BIS do?

BIS is India’s National Standards Body and is responsible for:

  • Developing Indian Standards (IS)
  • Product certification (ISI Mark)
  • Gold and silver hallmarking
  • Laboratory testing
  • Consumer protection through quality certification
  • Standardization activities across industries

In short: BIS is owned and controlled by the Government of India, not by any individual or private company. It operates as a statutory organization under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.


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