The government has mandated that stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils must conform to national quality standards, as announced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Friday. This initiative, led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, involves a Quality Control Order issued on March 14, requiring these kitchen utensils to carry the ISI mark.
The ISI mark, developed by BIS, guarantees product quality and safety. According to BIS, the order bans the manufacture, import, sale, distribution, storage, or display of any stainless steel or aluminium utensils without the BIS standard mark. Non-compliance with this order will result in penalties, emphasizing the government’s dedication to consumer safety and product integrity.
This measure follows BIS’ recent establishment of comprehensive standards for kitchen items, including IS 14756:2022 for stainless steel and IS 1660:2024 for aluminium utensils. These standards address material requirements, design specifications, and performance parameters.
The government believes this move will boost consumer confidence and encourage manufacturers to adopt best practices.
