BIS Issues Amendments to Four Indian Standards for Hardware and Structural Steel Products

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued a notification dated 25 May, 2026 announcing the amendments to four existing Indian Standards (IS) under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The amendments, which were officially established on 21 May, 2026, are intended to update all the technical specifications for the specific hardware and structural steel-related goods.

The revised standards also include:

• IS 4992:2024: Door Handles for Mortice Locks (Specification), Amendment No. 1.
• IS 17740:2022: Isolated Towers, Masts and Poles Using Structural Steel (Code of Practice), Amendment No. 1.
• IS 17954:2023: Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide (Specification), Amendment No. 3.
• IS 18297:2023: Cabinet Hinges (Specification), Amendment No. 2.

The amended standards came into effect on 21 May 2026, while the existing versions without these amendments will remain valid until 20 November 2026, allowing all the manufacturers and stakeholders a transition period for compliance.

Organizations involved in the manufacture, testing, and certification of the affected products should review the amended standards and ensure timely compliance before the transition period ends.