A management system is the way in which an organization manages the interrelated processes of its business in order to achieve its objectives. These objectives can relate to a number of different topics, including product or service quality, operational efficiency, environmental performance, health and safety in the workplace and many more. The implementation and certification of Management Systems Standards, such as Quality Management Systems IS/ISO 9001, Environment Management Systems IS/ISO 1400, Occupational Health and Safety Management...
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‘Ayush’ refers to the traditional & non-conventional systems of health care and healing comprising Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) envisages expanding the utilization of herbs and materials such as equipment, instruments, yoga accessories, etc. to formulate Indian Standards compatible with International Standards.
1. Introduction to Ayush systems: The Ayush systems are unique in following a personalized holistic approach to maintaining health and treating...
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Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuels among the available fossil fuels. It is used as a feedstock in the manufacture of fertilizers, plastics and other commercially important organic chemicals as well as used as a fuel for electricity generation, heating purpose in industrial and commercial units.
One of the biggest use of Natural Gas is in cooking in domestic households through pipeline, most commonly known as Piped Natural Gas (PNG).
India is the Asia’s second biggest energy consumer since 2008 and is set to grow faster than that of...
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Surgical procedure is the branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, and deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues, often involving cutting into the body. Surgical devices are tools used to carry out the desired operation during the surgical procedure.
The devices can be organized based on the specialty of surgery like Bariatric Surgery, Breast Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Craniofacial surgery, Endocrine Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecological...
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A vast majority of the structures we see around us are constructed from cement concrete, as it is one of the most versatile construction materials available. The unique properties of cement facilitate it in being an ideal binding material for the production of concrete. India is the second largest manufacturer of cement, surpassed only by China. India produces around 25,000 tonnes of cement every year.
Cement can be of various types like ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana Cement, Portland slag cement, white cement, rapid...
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The BIS certification scheme is voluntary in nature. However, for a number of products, compliance to Indian Standards is made compulsory by the Central Government under various considerations viz. public interest, protection of human, animal or plant health, safety of the environment, prevention of unfair trade practices and national security. For such products, the Central Government directs mandatory use of Standard Mark under a Licence from BIS through the issuance of Quality Control Orders.
Following Jute Bags are under compulsory...
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The safety of toys is a major concern among parents of small children. Unsafe toys present several risks for children such as the risk of choking on small toys or toy parts, the risk of physical injury from sharp edges or points on toys, and even long-term adverse effects on a child’s health due to toxic elements present in toy materials like plastics, paints and fabrics. Standards on the safety of toys and certification of the safety of toys according to these standards, therefore, play an important role in ensuring that toys are safe...
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As a newly emerging field, Geotextile holds enormous potential in varied areas of applications globally. Geotextiles are among the most versatile and cost-effective ground modification materials. That is why their use expands rapidly into vast areas of civil, geotechnical, environmental, coastal and hydraulic engineering. Their worldwide usage for transportation applications, in particular, has been phenomenal.
Geotextile fabrics have five fundamental functions – separation, filtration, drainage, reinforcement and protection. They...
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हिन्दी के मुहावरे, बड़े ही बावरे है,
खाने पीने की चीजों से भरे है।
कहीं पर फल है तो कहीं आटा-दालें है,
कहीं पर मिठाई है, कहीं पर मसाले है ,
चलो, फलों से ही शुरू कर लेते है,
एक एक कर सबके मजे लेते है।
आम के आम और गुठलियों...
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BIS has formulated the Indian Standard IS 14543 : 2016, Specification for Packaged Drinking Water (other than Packaged Natural Mineral Water) and IS 13428: 2005, Specification for Packaged Natural Mineral Water. As on date, BIS has granted over 6200 licences against IS 14543 and over 30 licences against IS 13428 to various manufacturing units (both domestic and foreign manufacturers) for the use of BIS Standard Mark or ISI Mark under its product certification scheme (Scheme I of Schedule II of BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations,...
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Rice fortification is a process of adding vital micronutrients like iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 in milled rice. It is an effective, preventive and cost-efficient strategy to address the micronutrient nutrition problem, thereby preventing anaemia in the Indian population.
In an ambitious attempt to combat the serious problem of anaemia due to malnutrition in the Indian population, especially women and children, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during his speech on the 75th Independence Day (15th August 2021) made an announcement to...
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Technical Textiles are defined as textile materials and products manufactured primarily for their technical performance and functional properties. Some of the major reasons for the recent demand for technical textiles pertain to their cost effectiveness, durability, high strength, versatility, user-friendliness, eco-friendliness, logistic convenience, etc. Technical textiles constitute woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics made from natural fibres (cotton and wool), synthetic fibres (polyester, polyamide, polypropylene, polyethylene,...
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