BIS awareness meet for MSMEs held in Erode

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held an awareness meeting in Erode for MSMEs regarding quality control and licensing for water treatment systems. The event aimed to educate manufacturers on mandatory standards to ensure product safety and consumer confidence.
Why it matters
Standardization is critical for the MSME sector to comply with government regulations and improve the quality of essential public goods like water purifiers.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Coimbatore Branch Office, in association with the Southern Region Water Treatment Equipment’s Manufacturers and Traders (SRWTEMT) Association, organised an awareness meet for the MSME sector on RO water treatment and dispensing systems here on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The programme was aimed at creating awareness among MSMEs and manufacturers about Indian Standards, mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and BIS licensing procedures for RO water treatment and dispensing systems. It also highlighted the role of standardisation in ensuring product quality, safety and consumer confidence.
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