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The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

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The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 establishes India's national standards body to regulate the quality, standardization, and conformity assessment of all goods, articles, processes, systems, and services. It applies directly to manufacturers, importers, distributors, sellers, service providers, and certified jewellers, requiring them to comply with specified quality guidelines and authentic Standard Marks. This law is crucial for everyday citizens because it protects consumer interests, ensures public health and safety, and prevents unfair trade practices. Violating these safety rules results in severe legal penalties, including heavy fines, potential imprisonment, and mandatory financial compensation to consumers for non-conforming items.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS →

  1. 3Establishment of Bureau and Constitution of Governing Council.
  2. 4Executive Committee of Bureau.
  3. 5Advisory Committees of Bureau.
  4. 6Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate act or proceedings.
  5. 7Director General.
  6. 8Officers and employees of Bureau.
  7. 9Powers and functions of Bureau.

Chapter III INDIAN STANDARDS, CERTIFICATION AND LICENCE →

  1. 10Indian Standards.
  2. 11Prohibition to publish, reproduce or record without authorisation by Bureau.
  3. 12Conformity Assessment scheme.
  4. 13Grant of licence or certificate of conformity.
  5. 14Certification of Standard Mark of jewellers and sellers of certain specified goods or articles.
  6. 15Prohibition to import, sell, exhibit, etc.
  7. 16Central Government to direct compulsory use of Standard Mark.
  8. 17Prohibition to manufacture, sell, etc., certain goods without Standard Mark.
  9. 18Obligations of licence holder, seller, etc.

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 19Financial Management of Bureau of Indian Standards.
  2. 20Fund of Bureau.
  3. 21Borrowing powers of Bureau.
  4. 22Budget.
  5. 23Annual report.
  6. 24Accounts and audit.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 25Power of Central Government to issue directions.
  2. 26Restriction on use of name of Bureau and Indian Standard.
  3. 27Appointment and powers of certification officers.
  4. 28Power to search and seizure.
  5. 29Penalty for contravention.
  6. 30Offences by companies.
  7. 31Compensation for non-conforming goods.
  8. 32Cognizance of offence by courts.
  9. 33Compounding of offence.
  10. 34Appeal.
  11. 35Members, officers and employees of Bureau to be public servants.
  12. 36Protection of action taken in good faith.
  13. 37Authentication of orders and other instruments of Bureau.
  14. 38Power to make rules.
  15. 39Power to make regulations.
  16. 40Rules and regulations to be laid before Parliament.
  17. 41Act not to affect operation of certain Acts.
  18. 42Power to remove difficulties.
  19. 43Repeal and savings.

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