1. OVERVIEW INDIAN STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS & PRINCIPLES By SUKH BIR SINGH DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL (PP&C) BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

2. Genesis of BIS Government of India resolution on 3 September 1946 for establishment of Indian Standards Institution Indian Standards Institution (predecessor of Bureau of Indian Standards)set up on 6 January 1947 Objectives Promoting standardization,quality control and simplification in industry & commerce Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Established on 1 April 1987 under BIS act, 1986 as statutory body

3. Genesis of BIS Bureau of Indian Standards  Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) took over work of ISI through enactment of BIS Act (1986) by the Indian Parliament.  Formulates National standards and carried out conformity assessment by operating the Product and Management System Certification Scheme.  Formulated over 18000 National Standards and also operating more than 22000 Certification licenses.  Project India’s view in various committees of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

4. Objectives Harmonious development of activities of standardization, marking and quality certification To provide new thrust to standardization and quality control To evolve a national strategy for according recognition to standards and integrating them with growth and development of industrial production and exports

5. Bureau of Indian Standards BUREAU VICE PRESIDENT (Hon'ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution) PRESIDENT (Hon'ble Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution)

6. HQ - Delhi 5 - Regional Offices 33 - Branch Offices in 24 locations 5 - Inspection Offices 8 - Labs ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK

7. Bureau of Indian Standards

8. Standards Development Standards Advisory Committee Division Councils Technical Committees Sub Committees Panels/Working Groups

9.  Consultation involving all Stakeholders  Consensus principle  Documents sent for wide circulation & hosted on BIS web site for public comments before finalization  Interests Represented in Technical Committees  Manufacturers  Consumers  Technologists  Regulators Approach to Standardization Standards Formulation

10. BASIC APPROACH Consensus Principle Balanced Committee Structure  Balance Of Interests  Periodic Review  Predominance Of Consumer/ Technological Interests Manufacturers Consumers, Consumers, Government Departments Technologists, Technologists, Regulating Authorities, Testing Laboratories, Consultants, Universities, Other Experts TECHNICAL COMMITTEE STRUCTURE ( Members From) Manufacturers Consumers, Consumers, Government Departments Technologists, Technologists, Regulating Authorities, Testing Laboratories, Consultants, Universities, Other Experts

11. FIRST DRAFT CIRCULATION TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS P-DRAFT COMMENTS CIRCULATION TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS PUBLIC CIRCULATION (30 to 90 Days) COMMENTS NATIONAL STANDARD NEW WORK ITEM MEETING WC DRAFT ADOPTION -- DIVISION COUNCIL F-DRAFT STANDARD MEETING

12. STANDARDS FORMULATION (14 Technical Divisions covering specific Industrial Sector) 1. Chemical 2. Civil Engineering 3. Electronics and Information Technology 4. Electro-technical 5. Food and Agriculture 6. Management and Systems 7. Mechanical Engineering 8. Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning 9. Metallurgical Engineering 10. Petrochemical, Coal & Related Products 11. Production and General Engineering 12. Textile 13. Transport Engineering 14. Water Resources

13. STANDARDS FORMULATION As on 05 July 2007 INDIAN STANDARDS PUBLISHED 18315 STANDARDS HARMONIZED WITH ISO/IEC STANDARDS 3099 DIVISIONAL COUNCILS 14 TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (Sec. Committees) 301 TECHNICAL EXPERTS - Above 11901 (Sec. Com+ Sub Com+ Penal)

14. Indian Standards in Force (as on 31 March, 2007 )

15. OTHER ORGANISATIONS CONCERNED WITH FORMULATING STANDARSDS Directorate General of Civil Aviation : Civil Aviation Indian Road Congress : Roads & Bridges RDSO : Items used in Railways Directorate General of Mines & safety: Safety of Mines and mining operations. Directorate of Marketing & Inspection: Raw & Semi processed agricultural commodities, meat & meat products Directorate of Vanaspati Vegetable Oil & Fats: Vanaspati Vegetable Oil Directorate of Weights & Measures: Weights & Measures used in commercial transactions Drugs Controller General of India: Drugs, cosmetics, Indian Pharmaamacopoeia Atomic Energy Regulatory Board: Nuclear energy regulations.

16. OTHER ORGANISATIONS CONCERNED WITH FORMULATING STANDARSDS Central Board of Irrigation & Power : Electrical Power equipment Central Boilers Board : Boilers Central Electricity Authority : Electrical Power generation, transmission, distribution Central Silk Board: Natural raw silk & products Chief Controller of Explosives: Gas cylinders, pressure vessels & explosive materials Coir Board : Coir Products ARAI: Safety Standards on Automobiles Dept of Telecommunication : Telecommunication equipment.

17. International Activities  India (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electro technical Commission (IEC)  Membership of ISO/IEC Committees ISOIEC Participating (P) 187 63 Observer (O) 11084  Secretariat responsibilities held for 8 ISO Committees  BIS has been designated as the WTO-TBT Enquiry Point in India  It provides all necessary assistance and technical information for players in global trade which effects their trade

18. ISO SECRETARIATS WITH BIS ISO TC 113 Hydrometry ISO TC 113/SC 1 Velocity Area Methods ISO TC 113/SC 6Sediment Transport ISO TC 120Leather ISO TC 120/SC 1Raw Hides and Skins ISO TC 120/SC 2Tanned Leather ISO TC 120/SC 3Leather products ISO TC 34/SC 7 Spices

19. International Activities  India (BIS) is a member in COUNCIL BOARD of IEC  DG, BIS is RLO, DEVCO  P Member in ISO CASCO

20. Challenges in Standardization Participation in ISO/IEC TCs/SCs/WGs Requirement of Indian Climatic Conditions are not reflected adequately in International Standards Emerging Technologies Nano Technology Information Technology Biotechnology

21. MOU / MRA with Other Countries BIS has entered into MOU with 15 Standard Organizations of various Countries. These MOUs generally cover exchange of information, publications, standards and conformity assessment, holding joint seminars/workshops on subjects of mutual interest and training. MRA 2 BIS is also actively involved in the Regional cooperation under SAARC.

22. . WTO TBT ENQUIRY POINT

23. INDIA Notification Authority & Enquiry Points Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce- Notification Authority for India. Bureau of Indian Standards -Designated TBT Enquiry Point by Ministry of Commerce Ministry Of Health & Ministry of Agriculture- SPS Enquiry Points

24. Measures subject to TBT provisions? Technical Regulation Standard Mandatory Measures Voluntary Measures Conformity Assessment Procedure

25. Art. 2.1,5.1.1 Non-Discrimination Originating Of national origin National Treatment From any other country Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) Conditions no Less Favourable to Access of Suppliers of Like Products Conditions no Less Favourable to Access of Suppliers of Like Products

26. Avoid unnecessary obstacles to trade Standards/ Regulations/CAPs Must not be prepared, adopted or applied so as to Create unnecessary obstacles to international trade Art. 2.2,5.1.2

27. TBT Agreement – Key principles Non-discrimination Avoidance of unnecessary obstacles to trade Harmonization Equivalence Mutual recognition Transparency

28. Comment Period At least 60 days time for other Members to make comments in writing Discuss these comments upon request Take into account these written comments and the results of these discussions Reasonable time for enforcement of measures after publication

29. Role of BIS under TBT Agreement Functions as an Information Centre within India Functions as an WTO TBT Enquiry Point Functions of Enquiry Point : Collect TBT Notifications from WTO website Classification of TBTs based on ICS codes Sort out these Notifications sector wise/ Product wise Electronic Disseminate the TBT on Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures to various groups/ industry/ exporters Provide the text of the Notifications issued by the countries to other member countries Comments handling of the stakeholders. To forward those comments to WTO Sectt through the Nodal Authority which is MOC in India’s case

30. INDIA’s RECENT COMMENT ON TBTs NOTIFIED BY USA G/TBT/N/USA/234 : Comments of Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles,: “ It has been commented that it is desirable that such requirement (Flammability) should not be made mandatory as the woolen carpets have inherent flame retardancy. The Proposed Amendment by Consumer Products Safety Commission, CPSC, USA would be trade restrictive, if the consignment is to be tested for flammability as a mandatory requirement “

31. INDIA’s RECENT COMMENT ON TBTs NOTIFIED BY USA G/TBT/N/USA/271: Objective For the protection of consumers and human health. Products : National Organic Program This proposed rule proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations. This proposed rule proposes to add 38 substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List regulations. Notification No G/TBT/N/USA/271 of USA was notified by WTO on 24 May 2007 whereas the last date for sending comment was 22 May 2007. Issue referred to US Enquiry Point on 5 June 2007 : Also requested to extend the last date of comment Response from US EP : USDA is unable to extend the deadline

32. INDIA’s RECENT COMMENT ON TBTs NOTIFIED BY USA G/TBT/N/USA/271 : USA:: Comments of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) “ The notification proposes to amend the United States Department of Agriculture ’ s (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited substances for inclusion of 38 substances along with any restrictive annotations to the national list regulations 205.606.APEDA have examined the thirty-eight substances which are of agricultural origin, but are not organically produced for use as ingredients / processing aids in or on processed products labeled as organic. The list of the proposed products for inclusion are annexed along with the proposed rules of NOP. These products are also available organically worldwide and are, therefore, available for use as processing aids and for food colour. Hence, they should not be exempted from the class of organic origin. This will be against the organic principles and may affect the overall integrity of the final produce ”.

33. Notifications from India Indian Notifications : Since 1995 India has issued 32 Notifications

34. RECENT NOTIFICATIONS BY INDIA No. Product Notifying Agency G/TBT/N/IND/12Sale & Labelling of GMO FoodsMinistry of Health G/TBT/N/IND/13Noise Limits Generator Sets (Diesel)Ministry of Env & Forests G/TBT/N/IND/14Emission Limits Generator Sets(Diesel) -do- G/TBT/N/IND/15Noise Limits Generator Sets (Petrol) -do- G/TBT/N/IND/16Emission Limits Generator Sets(Petrol ) -do- G/TBT/N/IND/17Import Requirements of Genetically Modified Foods, GMOs & LMOs DGFT

35. RECENT NOTIFICATIONS BY INDIA No. Product Notifying Agency G/TBT/N/IND/19Medical Devices Ministry of Health & Family Welfare G/TBT/N/IND/20Pneumatic Tyres & tubes for automotive vehiclesBureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/21Tobacco Products Ministry of Health & Family Welfare G/TBT/N/IND/22All medicines Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers G/TBT/N/IND/23 Ductile Iron Pressure Pipes & Fittings for water, Gas & Sewerage Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/24 Cylinders for CNG for fuel for automotive vehicles Bureau of Indian Standards

36. RECENT NOTIFICATIONS BY INDIA No. Product Notifying Agency G/TBT/N/IND/25Veterinary Thermometers Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/26Clinical Electrical Thermometrs Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/27Sphygmamometers Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/28Pressed Ceramic Tiles Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/29Clinical Thermometers Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/30Electrical Products Bureau of Indian Standards

37. RECENT NOTIFICATIONS BY INDIA No. Product Notifying Agency G/TBT/N/IND/31Protective Helmets for motorcycle riders Bureau of Indian Standards G/TBT/N/IND/32Steel & Steel Products Bureau of Indian Standards

38. REQUEST FROM USA ON INDIAN NOTIFICATIONS FULL TEXT REQUESTS FROM USA & OTHER EPs RECEIVED ON THE FOLLOWING INDIAN NOTIFICATIONS : DULY PROVIDED WELL IN TIME G/TBT/N/IND/23,24,25,26,27,28,29.30,31 & 32

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40. World Trade Organization G/TBT/N/USA/271 24 May 2007 ( 07-2135 ) Committee on Technical Barriers to TradeOriginal: English The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6 1.1. Member to Agreement notifying: UNITED STATES I f applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2): 2.2. Agency responsible: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) (279)Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above: 3.3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [ X ], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], other: 4.4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): National Organic Program (ICS: 67.020, 67.040) 5.5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document: National Organic Program (NOP) - Proposed Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (Processing) (13 pages, in English). 6.6. Description of content: This proposed rule proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) during public meetings held on 6 - 8 May 2002, in Austin, Texas, and 27 – 29 March 2007, in Washington, DC. Consistent with the NOSB recommendations, this proposed rule proposes to add 38 substances, along with any restrictive annotations, to the National List regulations. 7.7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: For the protection of consumers and human health. 8.8. Relevant documents: 72 Federal Register (FR) 27252 15 May 2007; Title 7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 205. Will appear in the Federal Register when adopted 9.9. Proposed date of adoption: Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined 10.10. Final date for comments: 22 May 2007 11.11. Texts available from: National enquiry point [ X ] or address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web-site addresses, if available of the other body: Internet URLs: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/07-2388.htm http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-2388.pdf