BIS holds awareness programme on standards for safety of toys
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Coimbatore Branch Office conducted a technical discussion on April 30, 2026, to raise awareness about the latest revision of Indian Standards for toy safety. The event focused on mechanical and physical safety properties and included participation from toy manufacturers, industry stakeholders, and consumers. BIS emphasized the importance of mandatory certification, consumer awareness, and stakeholder cooperation in reporting non-compliant products.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, organised here on April 30, 2026 (Thursday) a technical discussion on the Indian Standards for safety of toys.The programme dealt on safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties (Fifth Revision) and saw the participation of 20 toy manufacturers, industry stakeholders, and consumers. The aim was to create awareness on the latest revision of the standard and to facilitate a better understanding of compliance requirements.K Ramesh, Director and Head, BIS Coimbatore Branch Office, emphasised the importance of mandatory certification and awareness of the standards and efforts of the BIS in creating awareness among consumers and stakeholders to ensure the availability of quality and safe products in the market.
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