Bureau of Indian Standards
Government AdministrationDelhi, India501-1000 Employees
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India's national standard body operating within the government administration, based in Delhi. Its core mandate is to formulate and certify Indian Standards, with flagship schemes such as the ISI Mark and the Hallmark for gold jewellery, as well as certifications for ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and HACCP. BIS maintains active involvement in international standardization, being a co-founder of ISO and the nodal point for technical barriers to trade under the WTO, with participation in ISO, IEC, and ITU. Its work targets manufacturers, service providers, and other stakeholders that require conformity to Indian Standards to assure quality, safety, and smoother cross-border trade. Based in Delhi, BIS is a substantial government organization with hundreds of staff, and a notable development in 2019 was a partnership with the National Solar Energy Federation of India to establish standards for solar modules across the supply chain.