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BIS conclave in Thrissur focuses on quality compliance, clean energy

Thrissur, Oct 17 (UNI) More than 100 industry stakeholders, manufacturers and trade representatives participated in a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conclave in Thrissur to discuss quality compliance, certification procedures and the role of standardisation in promoting sustainable industrial growth.
The conclave, organised by the BIS Kochi Branch Office as part of the World Standards Day 2026 celebrations, highlighted the need for local industries, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to adopt national quality standards to improve competitiveness, ensure product reliability and protect consumer interests.
The event also focused on the role of standardisation in advancing energy efficiency and the transition to cleaner energy, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable and clean energy.
Thrissur District Collector Shikha Surendran inaugurated the conclave at Joys Palace. The inaugural session was chaired by District Industries Centre (DIC) General Manager Smitha R.
In her address, Surendran highlighted the importance of quality standards in building a resilient economy and commended BIS for its efforts to maintain quality benchmarks for Indian products and safeguard consumer interests.
Smitha R. stressed the need for local enterprises to align their products and processes with national standards to strengthen their position in domestic and international markets.
DIC managers Pranap G., S. Sasikumar and Lipin Roy highlighted the importance of coordination between BIS and the DIC in helping MSMEs meet certification and compliance requirements.
Sachin M. Menon delivered a presentation on BIS certification frameworks and licensing procedures. Ben Joseph, Standard Promotion Officer at BIS Kochi, outlined the organisation’s activities and explained the significance of the World Standards Day 2026 theme, particularly the contribution of standardisation to energy efficiency and sustainable industrial development.
An interactive question-and-answer session addressed participants’ queries on licensing, compliance norms and conformity assessment schemes. Sagar Pillai, Standardization Consultant at BIS Kochi, proposed the vote of thanks.
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