The G20 Standards Dialogue 2023, hosted by India’s Bureau of Indian Standards, aims to shape global standards for a sustainable future.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), operating under India’s G20 presidency, inaugurated the G20 Standards Dialogue 2023 at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, presided over the event, emphasizing its significance in guiding the world towards sustainable resource utilization.
The theme of the dialogue, ‘Zero Defect Zero Effect’, underscores its consumer-centric focus and critical role in shaping global standards. The collaboration between BIS, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of the Government of India highlights the collective effort to promote sustainable practices.
During the event, key stakeholders, including Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs, GoI, and Shri Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Department of Commerce, GoI, highlighted the pivotal role of standards in ensuring quality, facilitating global trade, and guiding innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General, International Organisation for Standardization (ISO), emphasized the broader benefits of standardization for both the global community and businesses. Philippe Metzger, Secretary-General & CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), highlighted the instrumental role of standardized benchmarks in governing various aspects of daily life.
Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, BIS, outlined the purpose of the G20 Standards Dialogue, emphasizing its potential in facilitating productive discussions, gaining valuable insights, and addressing future challenges. The dialogue engages G20 member countries, alongside the World Standards Cooperation, in forging a path towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and regulated future in line with the vision of ‘Zero Defect and Zero Effect’.
The event serves as a platform for industry leaders, government officials, standards professionals, regulators, and policy makers to collaborate and drive advancements in standardization and global regulatory environments. It aligns with the G20 vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, establishing a foundation of standards to realize this vision. Sustainability, regulatory excellence, and stakeholder engagement are central themes, setting the stage for shaping tomorrow’s standards.
The opening day of the event witnessed the presence of high-ranking officials from the Government of India and the World Standards Cooperation. Sessions on Technical Regulations, Good Regulatory Practices, and Stakeholder Engagement for Standardization will follow on Friday, November 3, focusing on promoting sustainable development, economic stability, and inclusive collaboration in the standardization process.
The event will conclude on 3rd November with remarks from Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textile, members of G20 National Standards Bodies, and invitee delegates.
