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Conformity Assessment Used in India

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Conformity Assessment: Introduction

Conformity assessment is a term used to describe steps taken by both manufacturers and independent third parties to evaluate whether products, processes, systems, services or personnel adhere to the requirements identified in a specified standard. Conformity assessment activities such as testing, certification, and accreditation are closely associated with standards and provide the consumer or end user with a measure of confidence in the products and services being purchased. For this reason, conformity assessment has become a critically important aspect of conducting business in the global marketplace and is often made visible through product marking or other marketing and promotional efforts.

The Indian conformity assessment system is represented by the Quality Council of India (QCI) which operates the national accreditation structure for Indian conformity assessment bodies. QCI represents Indian in the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and other international and regional conformity assessment fora. In addition to numerous private sector testing, inspection and certification activities carried out in the Indian market, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) operates a certification scheme to assess conformity to Indian Standards (IS).

Conformity Assessment Used in India