Q. Consider the following statements regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs):
1.QCOs are issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with the involvement of the State Governments.
2.BIS certification under QCOs is completely voluntary for all products.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Both statements are incorrect — QCOs are issued by the Central Government, not the BIS or State Governments, after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the BIS Act, 2016. While BIS certification is generally voluntary, it becomes mandatory for certain products notified under QCOs to protect public health, safety, and national interest.
Source– ET
