The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS India) has introduced 130 sector-wise compendiums of Indian Standards. This initiative enhances access to standard reference documents for businesses, startups, government departments, academia, and industry experts. These BIS compendiums simplify quality compliance, boost awareness about Indian norms, and support initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Each document is tailored for a specific sector - such as Civil Engineering, AYUSH, Chemicals, Environment, Electronics, Textiles, and more - providing a complete list of Indian Standards approved by respective BIS sectional committees.
This launch marks a major milestone for BIS certification, offering an accessible framework for businesses looking to enhance quality, reduce compliance gaps, and simplify BIS registration.

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Objectives behind BIS India’s Sector-wise Compendiums

Here are the key goals of these BIS compendiums:

• Expand public access to Indian Standards
• Help startups and MSMEs with BIS registration and adoption
• Support quality compliance and BIS certification
• Encourage innovation via standardized practices
• Build trust in domestic products through Indian Standards

Departments and Sectors Covered by BIS Compendiums

Here’s a comprehensive look at the sectors featured:

AYUSH Department (AYD)

• Terminologies Used in AYUSH - Health Informatic Sector
• Equipments and Accessories Used in AYUSH - Healthcare and Wellness Services Sector

Chemical Department (CHD) 

• Crockery ware - Ceramic Material Sector
• Volumetric Laboratory Glassware - Glass, Glassware and Laboratory ware Sector
• Thermal Insulating Materials - Thermal Insulation Sector
• Methods of Sampling and Test for Paints Varnishes and Related Products - Paint, Varnishes and Related Products Sector
• Safety Footwear - Footwear Sectional Committee Sector
• Safety and Hazards in Process Industries - Safety Sector
• Personal Protective Equipment - Occupational, Safety and Health Sector
• Paper for Writing Printing and Other Similar Purposes - Paper and Its Products Sector
• Safety and Hazards in Process Industries - Chemical Hazard Sector

Civil Engineering Department (CED)

• Test Methods for Cement - CED 02-Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee Sector
• Ceramic Tiles and Testing - CED 05-Flooring, Wall Finishing and Roofing Sectional Committee Sector
• Plywood - CED 09-Timber and Timber Stores Sectional Committee Sector
• Paving Blocks, Paving Flags and Grid and Grass Pavers - CED 05-Flooring, Wall Finishing and Roofing Sectional Committee Sector
• Vitreous China Sanitary Appliances - CED 03-Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee Sector
• PVC Pipes and Fittings - CED 50-Plastic Piping System Sectional Committee Sector
• Fire Safety in Industrial Buildings - CED 36-Fire Safety Sectional Committee Sector
• Fire Extinguishers - CED 22-Fire Fighting Sectional Committee Sector
• Concrete Pipes - CED 53-Cement Matrix Products Sectional Committee Sector
• Cement Specifications - CED 02-Cement and Concrete Sectional Committee Sector
• Cement - CED 53-Cement Matrix Products Sectional Committee Sector

Electronic and Information Technology Department (EITD)

• Geospatial Information - Geospatial Information Sector
• Wearable Electronic Devices and Technologies - Electronic & IT Equipment and Devices Sector
• Internet of Things (IoT) - IoT & Digital Twins Sector
• Indian Language Technologies - Information Technology & Information Technology Enabled Services Sector
• Artificial Intelligence - Artificial Intelligence Sector
• Cyber Security and Privacy in Information Technology - Data and Information Management Sector

Electrotechnical Department (ETD)

• Electric Kitchen Appliances - Electrical Appliances Sector
• Safety of Household Appliances - Household Products Sector
• Energy Storage Systems - Electrical Energy Storage Systems Sector
• LED Lighting & Luminaires - Illumination Engineering Sector
• Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Sources Sector
• Electrical Transformers Part 2 - Instrument Transformers - Instrument Transformers Sector
• Electrical Transformers Part-1 - Power & Distribution Transformers - Power & Distribution Transformers Sector
• Lifts Escalators and Moving Walks - Electrical Installation Sector
• Electrical Power Cables and Accessories - Electrical Wiring Accessories Sector
• Electric Motors - Electrical Appliances Sector
• EV Charging Infrastructure - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Sector
• Protective Devices for Household and Industrial Application - Electrical Insulators and Accessories Sector

Environment and Ecology Department (EED) 

• Waste Management - Waste Management (Excluding Liquid and Nuclear Waste) Sector
• Water Utility Services - Water Quality Sector
• Environmental Management - Environmental Management Sector

Food and Agriculture Department (FAD)

• Bio-Fertilizers - Soil Health Management Sector
• Detection of Fecal Indicators in Packaged Water - Drinking Water Sector
• Fish Feed - Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
• Micro-Irrigation System - Irrigation and Farm Drainage Sector
• Millets and Equipment for Primary Processing of Millets - Fruits and Vegetables Sector
• Rice Fortification - Food Safety Management Sector
• Sensory Analysis of Food Products - Food Safety Management Sector
• Slaughterhouses Design Equipments and Operations - Food Safety Management Sector
• Test Methods for Milk Powders - Measurement & Testing Sector

Management and Systems Department (MSD)

• Library and Information Science - Business Process Sector
• Quality Management System Related to Customer Satisfaction - Quality Management Sector
• Emergency Management - Business Process Sector
• Record Management - Business Process Sector
• Production Control - Business Process Sector
• Innovation Management - Business Process Sector
• Business Continuity Management System - Business Process Sector
• Important Quality Management System (QMS) Standards Related to Customer Satisfaction - Quality Management Sector

Mechanical Engineering Department (MED)

• Utensils - Household Products Sector
• Turbines - Turbines Sector
• Sewing Machines - Sewing Machines Sector
• Financial Security Products - Security and Resilience Sector
• Safety of Machinery - Safety of Machinery Sector
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector
• Pumps and Pumping Systems - Pumps Sector
• Gas Cylinders - Gas Cylinders and It's Fittings Sector
• Earth Moving Equipments - Earth Moving Machineries Sector
• Gas and Oil Burning Appliances - Gas Burning Appliances Sector
• Renewable Energy Sources - Renewable Energy Sources Sector

Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD)

• Assistive Products - Healthcare and Wellness Services Sector

Metallurgical Engineering Department (MTD)

• Stainless Steel - Other Sector
• Mechanical Testing of Metals - Mechanical Testing of Metals Sector
• Metallography - Methods of Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ferroalloys, Ores, Raw Materials and Miscellaneous Sector
• Copper and Copper Alloys - Copper and Copper Alloys Sector
• Alloy Steel Excluding Stainless Steel - Alloy Steel Sector
• Steel Tubes & Pipes - Steel Tubes, Pipes & Fittings Sector
• Non-Destructive Testing in Metallurgy - Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Sector
• Coated Steel Sheets & Strips - Steel Tubes, Pipes & Fittings Sector
• Ferroalloys - Ferroalloys Sector
• Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys Products - Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys, Titanium, Magnesium Sector

Petroleum, Coal and Related Products Department (PCD) 

• Lubricants and Their Products - Automotive Sector - Lubricants & Greases Sector
• Cosmetics - Skin Care - Cosmetics Sector
• Plastics Packaging for Food Contact Application - Plastic Packaging Sector
• Solid Biofuels - Solid Mineral Fuels and Solid Biofuels Sector
• Traditional and Modified Bituminous Materials - Bitumen Sector
• Toy Safety - Toys Sector
• Solid Biofuels - Solid Mineral Fuels and Solid Biofuels Sector

Production and General Engineering Department (PGD)

• Legal Metrology: Part-3 - Gas Meters - Legal Metrology Sector
• Legal Metrology: Part-2 - Length Measuring Instruments - Legal Metrology Sector
• Legal Metrology: Part-1 - Weighing Instruments - Legal Metrology Sector
• Machine Tools - Machine Tools, Machine Tool Elements and Holding Devices Sector
• Sports Goods - Sports Goods Sector
• Mountaineering Equipments - Mountaineering Equipment Sector
• Gears and Gear Boxes - General Engineering and Fasteners Standards Sector
• Conveyor Belts - Conveyor Belts Sector
• Hand Tools - Hand Tools Sector
• Threaded Fasteners - Indian Standards on Nuts - Design Sector

Service Sector Department (SSD)

• Diving Services - Tourism & Hospitality Services Sector
• Education Services - Education Sector
• Transport and Logistics Services - Transport & Logistics Sector
• Health and Medical Value Travel Services - Medical Value Travel Services and Wellness Services Sector
• Security in Financial Services - Financial Services Sector
• IT and IT Enabled Services - Information Technology & Information Technology Enabled Services Sector

Textiles Department (TXD)

• Medical Textiles for Menstrual and Personnel Hygiene Products - Technical Textiles for MedTech Applications Sector
• Efficient Water and Soil Health Management - Soil Health Management Sector
• Protective Textiles for Fire-Protection - Textile Protective Clothing Sector
• Technical Textiles for MobilTech Applications - Technical Textiles for MobilTech Applications Sector
• Khadi Products - Handloom and Khadi Sector
• HDPE/PP Sacks for Packaging of Food and Non-Food Items - Jute and Jute Products Sector
• Textile Floor Coverings - Textile Protective Clothing Sector
• Ropes - Ropes and Cordages Sector
• Coir and Coir Products - Coir and Coir Products Sector
• Agrotextiles for Crop Protection - Jute and Jute Products Sector

Transport Engineering Department (TED) 

• Life Saving Equipment for Sea Going Ships - Marine Engineering and Safety Aids Sector
• Internal Combustion Engines & Compression Ignition (Diesel) Engines - Automotive Prime Movers, Transmission Systems and Internal Combustion Engine Sector
• Freight Containers - Freight Containers Sector
• CNG Fuel System Components - Transport Services Sector
• Passive Safety in Automotive Vehicles - Passive Safety Sector
• Electric Vehicles - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Sector
• Tyres and Tubes - Automotive Tyres, Tubes and Rims Sector
• Intelligent Transport System - Intelligent Transport Systems Sector
• Space Systems - Aerospace Sector
• Bicycles - Bicycles Sector

Water Resources Department (WRD)

• Safety in Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of River Valley Projects -Water Resources Projects - Planning, Evaluation, Management and Safety Sector
• Unit Rate of Works in River Valley Projects -Water Resources Projects - Planning, Evaluation, Management and Safety Sector
• Canals -Canal and Cross Drainage Works Sector
• Methods for the Measurement of Sediments -Water Resources Projects - Planning, Evaluation, Management and Safety Sector

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Importance of BIS Compendiums for Industries & Academia

These are the core benefits of these BIS India compendiums:

1. Simplifies BIS Registration

By offering clear standard references for each sector, startups and MSMEs can complete the BIS registration process faster with reduced confusion.

2. Boosts Quality Compliance

Using the correct, Indian Standards ensures that manufacturers align with national quality norms and avoid penalties or rejections during inspections.

3. Enhances Export Readiness

Following BIS standards increases the credibility of Indian products in global markets, helping exporters achieve easier trade clearances.

4. Promotes Digital Access to Standards

All compendiums are available digitally, which supports remote access and simplifies the documentation required for BIS certification.

5. Bridges Academic & Industry Gaps

Educational institutions and students now have sector-wise technical standards to support research and curriculum development.

6. Supports Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat

Adopting standardized practices promotes domestic manufacturing aligned with government missions.

How BIS India Strengthens Quality Compliance & Certification?

Here’s how these BIS compendiums contribute to BIS certification goals:

• Helps businesses understand which Indian Standards are relevant to their product or service
• Assists in documentation and submission during BIS certification processes
• Reduces the need for third-party consultants by offering ready-reference material
• Enables pre-certification checks and self-audits for manufacturing units
• Empowers regulatory authorities to align policies with standardization goals

Impact on Ease of Doing Business and Export Growth

• With easy access to the correct standards, startups, manufacturers, and exporters can apply for BIS certificates with more confidence
• Faster BIS registration processes reduce time to market
• Standard adoption leads to fewer product recalls and rejections, improving reliability and brand trust
• Digital compendiums remove the barrier of outdated paperwork and promote a proactive approach to compliance

BIS Registration and Certification Support Through Compendiums

With access to sector-wise standards, every application for a BIS certificate or BIS registration becomes more accurate, reducing rejection risks. These compendiums are especially useful for businesses pursuing:

1. ISI mark certification
2. FMCS (Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme)
3. Hallmarking registration
4. Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)

Conclusion

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS India) has set a benchmark with its release of 130 sector-wise compendiums of Indian Standards. These documents offer a ready reference to all stakeholders - be it industries, academic institutions, startups, or government bodies. By simplifying BIS certification and BIS registration, these compendiums promote transparency, improve quality compliance, and support national missions such as Digital India, Skill India, and Make in India.
As a result, India's ecosystem is moving closer to global benchmarks in manufacturing, exports, and standardization. These compendiums are more than just documents - they are powerful tools that empower businesses and ensure that Indian products stand out for quality and safety.