Categories of Affected Standards

The notification addresses several areas, each with unique standards and requirements. Here are some of the major categories of standards affected by the BIS notification:

1. Medical devices and equipment: A significant portion of the notification focuses on medical devices, especially those used in surgery and treatment. Updates to these standards help ensure that medical devices remain effective and up-to-date with advances in medical science and technology. Some examples of updated standards include:

Plastic surgery instruments: Various surgical tools such as Kilner and McIndoe scissors, which are crucial for performing surgery safely and efficiently.
ENT surgery instruments: Instruments such as nasal speculums, tongue presses, and forceps, all of which play an essential role in ear, nose, and throat-related procedures.
Blood transfusion equipment: The specification of filters and filter chambers used in blood transfusion procedures has been updated to ensure high safety and performance standards.

2. Industrial materials and chemicals: In the industrial sector, the BIS notification revises the standards for many materials used in manufacturing and construction. These updates ensure that materials used in industrial applications meet the highest quality standards, reduce risk, and improve equipment performance. These include:

Paints and coatings: The standard for green oxides of chromium for paint has been revised to incorporate the latest research and development in the field.
Bulk handling equipment: Many standards related to bulk handling equipment, such as crawler tractors and bag stackers, have been updated to increase efficiency and safety.

3. Hydrometry and environmental measurement: The notification also addresses standards related to hydrometry, which is necessary for monitoring water flow in open channels. By revising these standards, BIS ensures that flow measurement is accurate and reliable, especially in projects related to water management and environmental sustainability.

4. Electrical and electronic equipment: The updated standard also affects electrical equipment, such as rotating electrical machines and miniature fuses. These modifications ensure that electrical equipment adheres to safety guidelines, reducing the risk of malfunctions and accidents. They also align India’s electrical standards with international practices, making Indian products more competitive in global markets.

Table: Summary of Established and Withdrawn BIS Standards

The following table summarizes the selection of standards mentioned in the BIS Notification, showing the old and new versions with their establishment and withdrawal dates:

S. No.	No. Year & Title of the Indian Standards Established	No. Year & Title of the Indian Standards to be Withdrawn	Date of Establishment	Date of Withdrawal
1	IS 228 (Part 1) : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 1 Determination of Carbon by Volumetric Method (for Carbon 0.05 Percent to 2.50 Percent) (Fourth Revision)	IS 228 (Part 1) -1987 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 1 Determination of Carbon by Volumetric Method (for Carbon 0.05 to 2’50 Percent) (Third Revision)	05 March 2025	05 September 2025
2	IS 228 (Part 4) : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 4 Determination of Total Carbon by Gravimetric Method (for Carbon ≥ 0.1 Percent) (Fourth Revision)	IS 228 (Part 4) -1987 Method for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 4 Determination of Total Carbon by Gravimetric Method (for Carbon ≥ 0.1 Percent) (Third Revision)
3	IS 228 (Part 7) : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 7 Determination of Molybdenum by Alpha-benzoinoxime Method in Alloy Steels (for Molybdenum > 1 Percent and not Containing Tungsten) (Fourth Revision)	IS 228 (Part 7) : 1990 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 7 Determination of Molybdenum by AlphaBenzoinoxime Method in Alloy Steels (for Molybdenum > 1 Percent and not Containing Tungsten) (Third Revision)
4	IS 228 (Part 18) : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 18 Determination of Oxygen by Instrumental Method (For Oxygen 0.001 to 0.100 0 Percent) (Third Revision)	IS 228 (Part 18) : 1998 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Steels Part 18 Determination of Oxygen by Instrumental Method (For Oxygen 0.001 to 0.100 0 Percent) (Second Revision)
5	IS 628 : 2025 Bicycles -Pedal Assembly -Specification (Third Revision)	IS 628 : 1993 Bicycles -Pedal Assembly -Specification (Second Revision)
6	IS 903 : 2025 Fire Hose Delivery Couplings, Branch Pipe, Nozzles and Nozzle Spanner -Specification (Fifth Revision)	IS 903 : 1993 Fire Hose Delivery Couplings, Branch Pipe, Nozzles and Nozzle Spanner -Specification (Fourth Revision)
7	IS 905 : 2025 Delivery Breechings for Fire Fighting -Dividing and Collecting -Instantaneous Pattern -Specification (Third Revision)	IS 905 -1980 Specification for Delivery Breechings, Dividing and Collecting, Instantaneous Pattern, for Fire Fighting Purposes (Second Revision)
8	IS 1068 : 2025 ISO 1456 : 2009 Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings -Electrodeposited Coatings of Nickel, Nickel Plus Chromium, Copper Plus Nickel and of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium (Fourth Revision)	IS 1068 : 1993 Electroplated Coatings of Nickel Plus Chromium and Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium -Specification (Third Revision) IS 12393 -1988 Specification for Electroplated Coatings of Nickel
9	IS 1173 : 2025 Hot Rolled and Slit Steel Tee Bars -Dimensions and Properties (Third Revision)	IS 1173 -1978 Specification for Hot Rolled and Slit Steel Tee Bars (Second Revision)
10	IS 1252 : 2025 Hot Rolled Steel Sections for Shipbuilding - Dimensions and Tolerances (Second Revision)	IS 1252 : 1991 Hot Rolled Steel Bulb Angles - Dimensions (First Revision) IS 1863 - 1979 Specification for Rolled Steel Bulb Flats (First Revision) IS 1864 - 1979 Specification for Hot Rolled Steel ‘L’ Sections for Shipbuilding (First Revision)
11	IS 1254 : 2025 Corrugated Aluminium Sheet (Fifth Revision)	IS 1254 : 2007 Corrugated Aluminium Sheet (Fourth Revision)
12	IS 1760 (Part 5) : 2025 Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Dolomite and Allied Materials Part 5 Determination of Chlorides (Second Revision)	IS 1760 (Part 5) : 1991 Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Dolomite and Allied Materials Part 5 Determination of Chlorides (First Revision)
13	IS 1917 (Part 1) : 2025 Chemical Analysis of Quartzite and High Silica Sand Part 1 Determination of Loss on Ignition (Second Revision)	IS 1917 (Part 1) : 1991 Chemical Analysis of Quartzite and High Silica Sand Part 1 Determination of Loss on Ignition (First Revision)
14	IS 1917 (Part 4) : 2025 Chemical Analysis of Quartzite and High Silica Sand Part 4 Determination of Aluminium by Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method (Second Revision)	IS 1917 (Part 4) : 1991 Chemical Analysis of Quartzite and High Silica Sand Part 4 Determination of Aluminium by Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method (First Revision)
15	IS 2112 : 2025 Silver and Silver Alloys, Jewellery/Artefacts -Fineness and Marking -Specification (Fourth Revision)	IS 2112 : 2014 Silver and Silver Alloys, Jewellery/Artefacts -Fineness and Marking -Specification (Third Revision)
16	IS 2167 : 2025 Commercial Beverage Coolers -Specification (ISO 22044 : 2021, MOD) (Fourth Revision)	IS 2167 : 2024 ISO 22044 : 2021 Commercial Beverage Coolers -Classification, Requirements and Test Conditions (Third Revision)
17	IS 2336 : 2025 Stainless Steel Milk Vats -Specification (First Revision)	IS 2336 -1963 Specification for Stainless Steel Milk Vats
18	IS 2733 : 2025 Housing of Sheep and Goats -Code of Practice (Second Revision)	IS 2733 -1985 Code of Practice for Sheep and Goats Housing (First Revision)
19	IS 3186 : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Cadmium Copper (First Revision)	IS 3186 -1965 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Cadmium Copper
20	IS 3266 : 2025 ISO 27874 : 2008 Metallic and Other Inorganic Coatings -Electrodeposited Gold and Gold Alloy Coatings for Electrical, Electronic and Engineering Purposes -Specification and Test Methods (Second Revision)	IS 3266 -1982 Specification for Electroplated Coatings of Gold for General Engineering Purposes (First Revision)
21	IS 3299 : 2025 Oscillating Rock Shafts for Sewing Machines for Household Purposes ― Specification (Second Revision)	IS 3299 -1969 Specification for Oscillating Rock Shafts for Sewing Machines for Household Purposes (First Revision)
22	IS 3329 : 2025 Textiles -Cotton Socks -Specification (Second Revision)	IS 3329 -1973 Specification for Socks, Cotton (First Revision)
23	IS 3689 : 2025 Textiles -Yarn Count Systems for Designating Linear Density (First Revision)	IS 3689 -1966 Conversion Factors and Conversion Tables for Yarn Counts
24	IS 3868 : 2025 Feed Lifting Rock Shaft for Sewing Machines for Household Purposes -Specification (First Revision)	IS 3868 -1966 Specification for Feed Lifting Rock Shaft for Sewing Machines for Household Purposes
25	IS 3908 : 2025 Aluminium Beam, Channel and Angle Sections -Dimensions and Properties (Second Revision)	IS 3908 -1986 Specification for Aluminium Equal Leg Angles (First Revision) IS 3909 -1986 Specification for Aluminium Unequal Leg Angles (First Revision) IS 3921 -1985 Specification for Aluminium Channels (First Revision) IS 5384 -1985 Specification for Aluminium I-Beams (First Revision)
26	IS 4333 (Part 5) : 2025 Methods of Analysis for Food grains Part 5 Determination of Uric Acid (First Revision)	IS 4333 (Part V) -1970 Methods of Analysis for Food grains Part V Determination of Uric Acid
27	IS 4338 : 2025 Household Sewing Machines Vertical Oscillating Shuttle -Specification (Third Revision)	IS 4338 : 1991 Household Sewing Machines Vertical Oscillating Shuttle -Specification (Second Revision)
28	IS 4667 (Part 1) : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Silver-Copper Brazing Alloys Part 1 Analysis for Silver and Copper (First Revision)	IS 4667 (Part 1) -1968 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Silver-Copper Brazing Alloys Part 1 Analysis for Silver and Copper
29	IS 4687 : 2025 Gaskets and Packings -Gland Packings Asbestos -Specification (Third Revision)	IS 4687 : 1995 Gaskets and Packings -Gland Packings Asbestos -Specification (Second Revision)
30	IS 4967 : 2025 Earthquake Instrumentation of Dam Projects (First Revision)	IS 4967 -1968 Recommendations for Seismic Instrumentation for River Valley Projects
31	IS 4972 (Part 7) : 2025 ISO 1089 : 2023 Resistance Spot Welding Part 7 Electrode Taper Fits for Spot Welding Equipment -Dimensions (Second Revision)	IS 4972 (Part 7) : 2022 ISO 1089 : 1980 Resistance Spot Welding Part 7 Electrode Taper Fits for Spot Welding Equipment -Dimensions (First Revision)
32	IS 5290 : 2025 Landing Valves - Specification (Fourth Revision)	IS 5290 : 1993 Landing Valves - Specification (Third Revision)
33	IS 6490 : 2025 Textiles - Stiffness Characteristic of Fabrics -Methods of Test (First Revision)	IS 6490 - 1971 Method for Determination of Stiffness of Fabrics - Cantilever Test
34	IS 7649 : 2025 Aerial Ropeways and Cableways Relevant Words in Relation - Glossary of Terms (First Revision)	IS 7649 - 1975 Glossary of Terms Used in Connection with Aerial Ropeways and Cableways
35	IS 7657 (Part 2) : 2025 Starter Ring Gears for Internal Combustion Engines Part 2 Gears for Axial and Coaxial Starters - Specification (First Revision)	IS 7657 (Part II) - 1975 Specification for Starter Ring Gears for Internal Combustion Engines Part II Gears for Axial and Coaxial Starters
36	IS 8084 : 2025 Interconnecting Bus-Bars for a.c. Voltage Above 1 kV up to and Including 36 kV - Specification (First Revision)	IS 8084 - 1976 Specification for Interconnecting Bus-Bars for AC Voltage Above 1 kV up to and Including 36 kV
37	IS 8097 : 2025 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Soft Solders for Jointing Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (First Revision)	IS 8097 - 1976 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Soft Solders for Jointing Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
38	IS 8473 : 2025 Roof Bars Used in Mines - Specification (Second Revision)	IS 8473 - 1988 Specification for Roof Bars Used in Mines (First Revision)
39	IS 9320 : 2025 Guide for Testing Direct Current (d.c.) Machines (First Revision)	IS 9320 - 1979 Guide for Testing Direct-Current (DC) Machines
40	IS 9866 : 2025 Marking System for Valves (First Revision)	IS 9866 - 1981 Marking System for Valves
41	IS 9910 : 2025 Method for Braze Strength Testing of Coal and Rock Cutting Tools with Laid-on Tungsten-Carbide Tips (First Revision)	IS 9910 - 1981 Method for Braze Strength Testing of Coal and Rock Cutting Tools with Laid-on Tungsten-Carbide Tips
42	IS 10074 : 2025 Compaction Mould Assembly for Light and Heavy Compaction Test of Soil - Specification (First Revision)	IS 10074 - 1982 Specification for Compaction Mould Assembly for Light and Heavy Compaction Test for Soils
43	IS 10208 : 2025 Diamond Core Drilling Equipment - Specification (First Revision)	IS 10208 - 1982 Specification for Diamond Core Drilling Equipment
44	IS 10442 : 2025 Earth-Augers (Spiral Type) - Specification (First Revision)	IS 10442 - 1983 Specification for Earth Augers ( Spiral Type)
45	IS 10596 (Part 3) : 2025 Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Pumps for Industrial Applications - Code of Practice Part 3 Operation (First Revision)	IS 10596 (Part 3) - 1983 Code of Practice for Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Pumps for Industrial Applications Part 3 Operation
46	IS 10596 (Part 4) : 2025 Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Pumps for Industrial Applications - Code of Practice Part 4 Maintenance (First Revision)	IS 10596 (Part 4) - 1983 Code of Practice for Selection, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Pumps for Industrial Applications Part 4 Maintenance
47	IS 10678 : 2025 Data Sheet for Design/Selection of Vacuum Producer (First Revision)	IS 10678 - 1983 Data Sheet for Design/Selection of Vacuum Producer
48	IS 10837 : 2025 Moulds and Accessories for Determination of Density Index (Relative Density) of Cohesionless Soils ― Specification (First Revision)	IS 10837 - 1984 Specification for Moulds and Accessories for Determination of Density Index (Relative Density) of Cohesionless Soils
49	IS 11268 : 2025 ISO 2143 : 2017 Anodizing of Aluminium and Its Alloys - Estimation of Loss of Absorptive Power of Anodic Oxidation Coatings after Sealing - Dye-Spot Test with Prior Acid Treatment (First Revision)	IS 11268 - 1985 Estimation of Loss of Absorptive Power of Anodic Oxide Coatings after Sealing-Dye-Spot Test with Prior Acid Treatment for Anodized Aluminium and Its Alloys
50	IS 11738 (Part 1) : 2025 Bulk Handling Equipment - Crawler Tractors - Data Sheet Part 1 Information to be Supplied by Purchaser (Second Revision)	IS 11738 (Part 1) : 1993 Bulk Handling Equipment - Crawler Tractors - Data Sheet Part 1 Information to be Supplied by Purchaser (First Revision)	18 March 2025	18 September 2025
50	IS 11830 (Part 2) : 2025 Water-Well Drilling - Specification Part 2 General Requirements for Pneumatic Rigs (Down-The-Hole Hammer Rigs) (First Revision)	IS 11830 (Part 2) : 1989 Water-Well Drilling - Down-The-Hole Hammer Rigs Part 2 General Requirements for Pneumatic Rigs
51	IS 12752 : 2025 ISO 8368 : 2019 Hydrometric Determinations - Flow Measurement in Open Channels Using Structures - Guidelines for Selection of Structure (Second Revision)	IS 12752 : 2013 ISO 8368 : 1999 Hydrometric Determinations - Flow Measurements in Open Channels Using Structures - Guidelines for Selection of Structure (First Revision)
52	IS 13113 : 2025 Bulk Handling Equipment - Wagon Marshalling Equipment - Endless Rope Type - Data Sheet (First Revision)	IS 13113 : 1991 Bulk Handling Equipment - Wagon Marshalling Equipment - Endless Rope Type - Data Sheet
53	IS 14418 : 2025 Bulk Handling Equipment - Ship Loader - Rail Mounted - Design, Manufacture and Erection - Code of Practice (First Revision)	IS 14418 : 1996 Bulk Handling Equipment - Ship Loader - Rail Mounted - Design, Manufacture and Erection - Code of Practice
54	IS 14704 : 2025 Bulk Handling Equipment - Bag Stacker-cum-Loader - Portable - Design and Construction - General Requirements (First Revision)	IS 14704 : 1999 Bulk Handling Equipment - Bag Stacker-cumLoader/Unloader - Portable - Design and Construction - General Requirements
55	IS 15363 (Part 2) : 2025 Guide to Terotechnology Part 2 Introduction to Techniques and Applications (First Revision)	IS 15363 (Part 2) : 2003 Guide to Terotechnology Part 2 Introduction to Techniques and Applications
56	IS 15787 : 2025 Switched Socket-Outlets without Interlock for Fixed Installations - Particular Requirements (First Revision)	IS 15787 : 2008 Switch-Socket-Outlets (NonInterlock Type)
57	IS 16275 : 2025 ISO 24578 : 2021 Hydrometry - Acoustic Doppler Profiler - Method and	IS 16275 : 2014 ISO/TR 24578 : 2012 Hydrometry - Acoustic Doppler Profiler - Method and Application for Measurement of Flow in Open Channels
58	IS/IEC 60034-1 : 2022 Rotating Electrical Machines Part 1 Rating and Performance	IS 15999 (Part 1) : 2021 IEC 60034-1 : 2017 Rotating Electrical Machines Part 1 Rating and Performance (Second Revision)
59	IS/IEC 60071-12 : 2022 Insulation Co-ordination Part 12 Application for LCC HVDC Converter Stations - Guidelines	IS/IEC 60071-5 : 2014 Insulation Co-ordination Part 5 Procedures for HighVoltage Direct Current ( HVDC ) Converter Stations
60	IS/IEC 60127-2 : 2014 + AMD 1: 2020 Miniature Fuses Part 2 Cartridge Fuse-Links (Second Revision)	IS/IEC 60127-2 : 2003 Miniature Fuses Part 2 Cartridge Fuse-Links (First Revision)
61	IS/IEC 60127-6 : 2023 Miniature Fuses Part 6 Fuse-Holders for Miniature Fuse-Links (First Revision)	IS/IEC 127-6 (1994) Miniature Fuses Part 6 Fuse Holders for Miniature Cartridge Fuse Links - Specification
62	IS 54 : 2025 Green Oxide of Chromium for Paints - Specification (Third Revision)	IS 54 - 1988 Specification for Green Oxide of Chromium for Paints (Second revision)
63	IS 54 - 1988 Specification for Green Oxide of Chromium for Paints (Second revision)	IS 4275 - 1967 Specification for Scissors, Kilner’s for Plastic Surgery
64	IS 4281 : 2025 Plastic Surgery Instruments - Mclndoe Scissors (First Revision)	IS 4281 - 1967 Specification for Scissors, Mclndoe’s for Plastic Surgery
65	IS 4445 : 2025 Filter and Filter Chamber for Blood Transfusion - Specification (First Revision)	IS 4445 - 1967 Specification for Filter and Filter Chamber for Blood Transfusion
66	IS 4994 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Walsham's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 4994 - 1968 Specification for Forceps, Redressing, Walsham’s, Right, Left and Straightening
67	IS 5377 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Speculum - Thudichum's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 5377 - 1969 Specification for Speculum, Nasal, Thudichum's
68	IS 5412 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Saws - Joseph's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 5412 - 1969 Specification for Saws, Nasal, Joseph’s Pattern
69	IS 6465 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Antral Trocar with Cannula - Tilley Lichtwitz's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 6465 - 1972 Specification for Trocar, Antral with Cannula ( Tilley Lichtwitz' Pattern)
70	IS 6514 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Cartilage Knife - Ballenger's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 6514 - 1972 Specification for Nasal Cartilage Knife (Ballenger's Pattern)
71	IS 7710 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Tonsil Snare - Eve’s Pattern - Specification (First Revision )	IS 7710 - 1975 Specification for Snare, Tonsil, Eve’s Pattern
72	IS 7712 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Adenoid Curette - St. Clair Thomson’s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 7712 - 1975 Specification for Curette, Adenoid, St. Clair Thomson’s Pattern
73	IS 7713 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Retractor - Weislander’s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 7713 - 1975 Specification for Retractor, Light Model, Weislander’s Pattern
74	IS 7756 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Tongue Depressor - Lack’s Pattern -Specification (First Revision)	IS 7756 - 1975 Specification for Depressor, Tongue, Lack’s Pattern
75	IS 8093 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Curette - Ballance’s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 8093 - 1976 Specification for Curette, Ballance’s Pattern
76	IS 8100 : 2025 Water Colours for Students - Specification (First Revision)	IS 8100 - 1976 Specification for Water Colours for Students
78	IS 8101 : 2025 Poster Colours - Specification (First Revision)	IS 8101 - 1976 Specification for Poster Colours
79	IS 8315 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Asch’s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)	IS 8315 - 1977 Specification for Forceps, Redressing, Asch’s Pattern
80	IS 8807 : 2025 Selection of Industrial Safety Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands - Guidelines (First Revision)	IS 8807 - 1978 Guide for Selection of Industrial Safety Equipment for Protection of Arms and Hands
81	IS 9718 : 2025 PTFE Piston Cutting Jig - Specification (First Revision)	IS 9718 - 1981 Specification for Jig, Cutting, PTFE Piston
82	IS 10272 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Draffin Suspension Apparatus - Specification (First Revision)	IS 10272 - 1982 Specification for Draffin Suspension Apparatus
83	IS 13169 : 2025 ENT Surgery Instruments - Head Mirror - Specification (First Revision)	IS 13169 : 1991 ENT Surgery Instruments - Head Mirror - Specification
84	IS 13286 : 2025 Surface Spread of Flame for Thermal Insulation Materials - Methods of Test (First Revision)	IS 13286 : 1992 Surface Spread of Flame for Thermal Insulation Materials - Methods of Test
85	IS 15732 (Part 3) : 2025 ISO 8600-3 : 2019 Medical Endoscopes and Endotherapy Devices Part 3 Determination of Field of View and Direction of View of Endoscopes with Optics (First Revision)	IS 15732 (Part 3) : 2006 ISO 8600-3 : 1997 Optics and Photonics - Medical Endoscopes and Endotherapy Devices Part 3 Determination of Field of View and Direction of View of Endoscopes with Optics
86	IS 18530 (Part 1) : 2025 ISO 6474-1 : 2019 Implants for Surgery - Ceramic Materials Part 1 Ceramic Materials Based on High Purity Alumina (First Revision)	IS/ISO 6474-1 : 2010 Implants for Surgery - Ceramic Materials Part 1 Ceramic Materials Based on High Purity Alumina
87	IS 19193 : 2025 Non-Active Surgical Implants - Joint Replacement Implants - Specific Requirements for Knee Joint Replacement Implants (ISO 21536 : 2023, MOD)	IS/ISO 21536 : 2007 Non-Active Surgical Implants - Joint Replacement Implants - Specific Requirements for Knee-Joint Replacement Implants
88	IS 19223 : 2025 ISO 13782 : 2019 Implants for Surgery - Metallic Materials - Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications	IS 19223 : 2025 ISO 13782 : 2019 Implants for Surgery - Metallic Materials - Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications

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Impact on Stakeholders

The BIS notification will have a significant impact on various stakeholders, including manufacturers, consumers, and regulatory bodies.

Manufacturers: Manufacturers are required to follow updated standards, to ensure that their products meet new safety and quality standards. This helps manufacturers to remain competitive in both domestic and international markets. For industries such as medical devices, electrical machinery, and bulk handling, adhering to the latest standards will improve product reliability and safety, reducing the risk of legal or financial consequences for non-compliance. This will help in the BIS registration process.
Consumers: For consumers, the revision of standards means that products and services in India will be safer, more reliable and better aligned with global standards. Whether its medical devices, industrial materials or household products, consumers can expect superior quality and performance. The revised standard also ensures that products are more durable, reduce the likelihood of failure, and increase user safety. Having BIS certification helps consumers to trust and gain confidence on the product.
Regulatory bodies: For regulatory bodies, the notification serves as a clear directive to monitor and implement updated standards. It helps maintain consistency and transparency in the implementation of quality measures across industries. Regulatory bodies will need to ensure that only updated versions are being followed as old standards are withdrawn.

Conclusion

The BIS notification is an important step towards modernizing the standards governing various sectors of India. By revising existing standards and removing outdated standards, the BIS ensures that the country’s products and services remain in line with technological advancements and international norms. The categories affected by these changes, from medical devices to industrial materials, illustrate the wide scope of the impact of the notification. Stakeholders, including manufacturers, consumers, and regulatory bodies, will need to adapt to these changes to ensure compliance with the new standards. This shift will ultimately result in safer, higher-quality products and services, benefiting both Indian industry and its consumers. By regularly updating standards, BIS plays a significant role in shaping India’s industrial landscape and promoting quality, safety and innovation across various sectors.

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