Director and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards, Vijayawada, Prem Sajani Patnala speaking at the industry meet in Vijayawada on Thursday.
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Director and Head of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Vijayawada, Prem Sajani Patnala, said that BIS had issued 1,050 licences to traders in Andhra Pradesh and emphasised the importance of maintaining quality standards.
She was speaking after inaugurating a one-day Industry Meetorganised by BIS in collaboration with the Department of Industries and the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), India, in Vijayawada on Thursday. Ms. Prem Sajani highlighted that BIS had initiated steps to integrate Indian Standards into the State’s procurement policy, a decision taken during the first meeting of the State-Level Committee for Standardisation held recently.
Additional Director (Industries) A. Ramalingeswara Raju said BIS certifications — both voluntary and mandatory — had a significant impact on consumer trust, product quality, and marketability. “Andhra Pradesh is home to around 16 lakh MSMEs and 1,100 large industries. Adoption of Indian standards is vital for boosting exports and gaining global acceptance,” he said.
Joint Director, Industries Department, Venkat Rao, said adherence to Indian standards helps industries improve global competitiveness. He also lauded BIS’s support in helping MSMEs secure product certifications.
FSME India Skill Development Chairman K.L.N. Prakash, scientist Durgum Vivek Vardhan Reddy, and other experts explained the significance of Quality Control Orders, revised and newly-published standards, the BIS Care App, product manuals, testing methods, and the licensing system.
Later, Ms. Prem Sajani and BIS scientists addressed queries from industrialists and clarified various issues related to certification and compliance.
Published – July 11, 2025 08:14 pm IST
