(a) the total number of standards formulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the average time taken to formulate these standards;
(b) whether the BIS is facing inordinate delays in formulating standards even in areas affecting the health and safety of customers;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether under the Laboratories Modernisation Programme of 2005, the BIS has been able to equip itself with modern infrastructure for testing samples; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? |
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THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE)
(a): Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has formulated 19294 standards. Average time taken for formulation of standards is about 19 months.
(b) to (c): No, Madam.
(d) to (e): Yes, Madam. Initially, 277 test equipments were identified for purchase under the BIS Laboratory Modernization Programme of 2005. Out of this, 182 equipments have been purchased and are in use. |
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