Laghu Udyog Bharti, BIS Chandigarh & FMAI Organize Awareness Session on BIS Certification for Fasteners Industry
An important industry event was organized on 17th July 2025 by Laghu Udyog Bharti in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chandigarh, and the Fasteners Manufacturers Association of India (FMAI). The session focused on addressing the challenges faced by MSMEs in the fasteners industry concerning BIS certification and the newly introduced Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
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Jul 18, 2025 08:26
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Ludhiana, July 18, 2025: An important industry event was organized on 17th July 2025 by Laghu Udyog Bharti in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chandigarh, and the Fasteners Manufacturers Association of India (FMAI). The session focused on addressing the challenges faced by MSMEs in the fasteners industry concerning BIS certification and the newly introduced Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
Narinder Bhamra, President of FMAI, raised critical concerns over the high costs and complex processes of BIS certification, which small manufacturers find unaffordable. He emphasized the lack of competent third-party testing labs in Ludhiana and urged BIS to simplify procedures, exempt micro industries, and accredit more testing facilities to handle the anticipated testing volume. The President also emphasised that it is need of the hour to club identical standards to minimise BIS licensing. Laghu Udyog Bharti also promised to arrange a meeting of FMAI with concerned Minister to sort out the issue on top priority.
Ashok Sethi, President of Laghu Udyog Bharti Punjab, pledged to escalate the issue to the Central Ministry, while Tarun Jain, President of Laghu Udyog Bharti, extended a vote of thanks to all stakeholders and BIS officials.
Ajay Maurya, Joint Director BIS Chandigarh, addressed industry queries with practical resolutions. Additionally, Kushagra Jindal, Scientist at BIS, delivered a presentation detailing the BIS certification process.
