The use of the standard mark of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has been made mandatory for 36 new products, including transportable and refillable welded steel LPG cylinders, pressure cookers, microwave ovens and sweetmeats.

Police and RAB will cooperate in the mobile court drives

The High Court yesterday rebuked the lawyer of BSTI for claiming that the court expressed satisfaction with its test report on pasteurised milk of 14 brands.

Urging the prime minister to declare a war on food adulteration, the High Court yesterday directed the government to immediately remove from the market the 52 food items that have been found substandard by Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution.

The High Court wants to hear statements from Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) about 52 food products that were found substandard.

Cabinet approves draft of new BSTI law proposing two-year jail and fine of Tk one lakh for producing and marketing goods without BSTI license.

Companies never tire of boasting about their products, and consumers are easily enticed. But in the case of water purifiers and filters,

The government will carry out impromptu drives across the country to check on the quality of food during Ramadan for the sake of public health.