IS 18645 : 2024 — Collaborative business relationship management Guidelines for large organizations seeking collaboration with micro small and medium-sized enterprises MSMEs

What is IS 18645 : 2024?

IS 18645 : 2024 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Collaborative business relationship management Guidelines for large organizations seeking collaboration with micro small and medium-sized enterprises MSMEs. It falls under the <strong>Business Services</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution - Department of Consumer Affairs. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 18645 : 2024

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   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
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   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
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   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
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   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.