BIS Issues New Indian Standards for Steel Bars, Copper Carbonate and Lead Oxide in 2026

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified four new and revised Indian Standards under the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The notification was issued on 1 June 2026, and the standards came into effect on 29 May 2026. 

The newly established standards include IS 432 (Part 1): 2026 for mild steel and medium tensile steel bars used in concrete reinforcement, IS 10125: 2026 for copper carbonate, IS 12292: 2026 for lead suboxide (lead oxide) used in lead-acid storage batteries, and IS 19519: 2026 for dried stem bark of Sheesham used in traditional medicine. 

BIS has also announced the withdrawal of the previous versions of IS 432, IS 10125, and IS 12292 on 29 November 2026, allowing a six-month transition period. These revisions aim to improve product quality, safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance across construction, chemical, battery manufacturing, and traditional medicine sectors.