The Bureau of Indian Standards has recently issued a notification amending the Scheme-X of Schedule-II under Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018, effective immediately. This update introduces significant concessions for various enterprises. For micro, small, and medium enterprises, a general concession of 20% is now applicable. Enhanced concessions are provided for specific categories: micro enterprises receive an 80% fee concession, small enterprises receive a 50% fee concession, and start-up enterprises also benefit from an 80% fee concession, all valid until May 31, 2026. Additionally, women entrepreneur enterprises are granted an extra 10% fee concession applicable to their respective enterprise scale (micro, small, or medium). These amendments aim to support and encourage the growth of smaller and start-up enterprises within the framework of the BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations. Refer the document for more information: