India to Standardize Product Testing by Making Standards Machine-Readable by October 14
By October 14, India aims to convert all product standards to machine-readable formats, enhancing compliance for MSMEs and improving quality checks. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize testing through AI and robotics, positioning India alongside developed economies in digital standards adoption.

India plans to transition all product standards to machine-readable formats by October 14, targeting reduced compliance costs for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative is expected to enhance quality checks and lower costs through AI and robotics in testing infrastructure, addressing complaints regarding product repairs and service availability.
The Department of Consumer Affairs is enhancing the verification network by inviting applications for Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs), with 51 recognized to date. Amendments to the Legal Metrology Rules authorize GATCs to verify instruments across various sectors, including healthcare and energy, thereby improving measurement accuracy and consumer trust.




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