BIS standards wreak havoc in metal packaging industry April 16, 2021 Foreign suppliers unable to get certification due to Covid-19 restrictions leading to raw material crunch Metal packaging manufacturers are crying hoarse as the industry approaches the April 17 launch of official BIS standards on key raw materials tinplate and tin-free steel. Foreign suppliers have not been able to obtain certification due to restrictions amid Covid-19, leading to a shortage of raw material in the import-dependent industry that has an annual turnover of ₹10,000 crore, according to Metal Container Manufac...