Eveready Industries Receives BIS Certification For TEFCO Facility
Mumbai: Eveready Industries India Ltd., the country’s leading battery and flashlight brand, has received the prestigious Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for its manufacturing facility, The Eveready Flashlight Company (TEFCO). The company’s Lucknow unit, one of the oldest and largest torch manufacturing plants in the country, was presented with the esteemed recognition for its manufacturing prowess and commitment to quality and excellence.
Significance of BIS Certification
The BIS certification guarantees that buyers are offered products that are rigorously tested for quality and efficiency, enhancing consumer trust in the category. It promotes standardization, homogeneity, and fair competition, ensuring that the flashlight industry meets India’s strict safety and performance standards.
Anirban Banerjee, Chief Executive Officer, Eveready Industries India Ltd., said, “As India’s No.1 Flashlight brand, we are extremely proud to receive the coveted BIS certification for our Lucknow facility.”
Commitment to Quality Excellence
Eveready’s TEFCO facility already houses a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)-accredited laboratory. The company’s products are thoroughly tested at NABL-accredited labs, validating and reinforcing the reliability and high quality of its flashlights and torches.
Arun Kumar Sahay, Senior Vice President & Head – Operations, Eveready Industries India Ltd., said, “It is a matter of great pride to earn the BIS-certification in the flashlight category.”
Future Developments
Following the certification, Eveready’s BIS-certified flashlights and torches will feature the official Indian Standards Institute (ISI) mark and Central Mark License (CML) number on the product packaging. The BIS certification plays a crucial role in ensuring that products manufactured across categories are safe, reliable, and comply with the highest standard of quality.
