This year, the Theme for World Standards Day was “Shared Vision for a Better World.” The theme focuses on how National and International Standards can help achieve SDG 9, which is about building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Anindita Mehta, CEO of CERC, was the Keynote speaker and Guest of Honor at… Continue reading World Standard Day
On the occasion of BIS’s celebration of their Foundation Day, “STANDARDS CARNIVAL” in collaboration with DST, Govt of India & Science City Anindita Mehta, CEO, CERC, was invited as the Guest of Honour along with Principal Secretary, Ms Mona Kandhar (Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India & Dr Narottam Sahu, Advisory and Head,… Continue reading BIS Foundation day
It was an honour that the CEO, CERC, Anindita Mehta, shared the platform with our Hon. Chief Minister, Shri. Bhupendra Patel. She spoke about the utmost importance of Quality Standards for Consumers. The event highlighted the importance of standardization and the CM, Shi Bhupendra Patel, spoke about the new Gujarat Procurement Policy mandating BIS specifications… Continue reading BIS Quality Conclave
CEO CERC, in an interview with ABP Asmita, spoke about Dairy Analouges, especially Analouge Paneer. Unlike usual paneer, Analouges are made by substitution of dairy fat or protein with vegetable protein, fats and oils (mainly palm and soya oil) This can be called Synthetic Paneer and is way cheaper than the real one. Consumers are… Continue reading CERC, in an interview with ABP Asmita on Analogue Paneer
On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day 2025, Ms Anindita Mehta, CEO-CERC and Board Trustee of Consumer International, talks to DD Girnar TV, the regional/ state channel of India’s national broadcaster Doordarshan. “Recognizing the Rights and needs of consumers, along with supportive policies and infrastructure, will drive the Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.”
Anindita Mehta. CEO, CERC attended a symposium organized by MoEF&CC in collaboration with HARVARD University & Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard on “India 2047: Building a Climate Resilient Future” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The convening aimed to advance science and Policy discussions to address the pressing challenges of climate resilience while aligning… Continue reading “India 2047: Building a Climate Resilient Future”
Bureau of Indian Standards celebrated with the theme “A just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles” and activities like the launch of the Quality Connect Campaign, Manak Mitra deployments, and Manak Carnivals, focusing on consumer awareness and the importance of standards and quality assurance for consumers. Ms Anindita Mehta, CEO of CERC, and Board Trustee of Consumer… Continue reading World Consumer Rights Day 2025
Now Complain About Dirty Hotels and Bad Food Instantly: FSSAI Makes QR Codes Mandatory at All Food Outlets. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated that all food business operators—including restaurants, dhabas, cafes, and street-side eateries—must prominently display their FSSAI license or registration certificate along with a special QR code in… Continue reading CERC’s interview with the Economic Times
