Dehradun, May 2 -- On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Branch Office, Dehradun, organised a press conference here to raise consumer awareness about product quality and standardisation. The press conference was addressed by Director and Head of BIS Dehradun, Saurabh Tiwari.
Addressing the gathering, Tiwari urged consumers to remain vigilant while making purchases during festivals, particularly while buying jewellery and other valuables. He highlighted that consumers can verify the authenticity of products using the BIS Care Mobile App. For purchase of jewellery, he recommended purchasing only the items that carry hallmarked unique identification (HUID).
Additionally, he also advised consumers to look for t...