BIS requirements for water bottles made of stainless steel via quality assurance

BIS criteria must be followed by vacuum-insulated and portable bottles in order to comply with the Quality Control Orders (QCO) for the stainless steel water bottle industry. On July 14, 2023, the Ministry of Commerce's DTIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) issued this directive.

Because they set quality standards for product manufacturing and sale in the nation, QCOs are very important to manufacturers. It is expected of manufacturers to adhere to these guidelines and obtain BIS certification. In order to support consumer safety, product dependability, and general industry standards, the QCOs work to guarantee that the products meet certain quality requirements.

One of the consequences for manufacturers is that there won't be an even playing field. Even though there are numerous well-known Indian companies, many of them have not set up production facilities in India, despite their products' market domination. The most depressing aspect of this is that materials are being dumped in India as a result of China's far reduced product prices. These imports of incredibly low-grade goods have an impact on the competition and the quality standards that India's brands strive to meet.

The upcoming decision about the extension of the Quality Control Orders (QCO) implementation puts the stainless steel water bottle industry at a critical juncture. The current problem centers on the makers of stainless steel water bottles' united resistance to the possible expansion of Quality Control Orders (QCO) for portable, vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottles.

Currently, 9,500 people are employed in our industry. This number, which includes both direct and indirect jobs, is probably going to increase to 25,000 with the implementation of the BIS. There is also a serious problem with anti-dumping. Indian investors have a challenge when they find that products offered for 100 rupees in China are only sold for 70 rupees in India. The influx of low-quality, rejected commodities that are dumped in India below cost hinders the success of the Indian government's "Made in India" and "Atma Nirbhar Bharat" projects as well as the ability of Indian investors to expand.