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BIS Amendments to Machinery & Electrical Safety Order 2025Summary: The Ministry of Heavy Industries released the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Second Amendment Order, 2025. This amendment comes under the BIS Act, 2016. It changes the starting date for mandatory BIS compliance for machinery and electrical equipment. The earlier date of 1st September 2026 has now been replaced. The new date for enforcement will come through a future notification in the Official Gazette. The amendment supports public safety and standard compliance in India. The Central Government will decide the final date after consultation with BIS. This step ensures better planning for industries and smooth implementation of product safety rules under the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety Order.
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BIS Updates Standards for Smart and Static Electricity MetersSummary: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released new amendments to improve the Indian Standards for electricity meter data exchange. These updates focus on better accuracy, secure communication, and smooth data transfer for both smart and static energy meters. The amendments include IS 15959 (Part 1): 2011 for static energy meters, IS 15959 (Part 2): 2016 for smart meters, and IS 15959 (Part 3): 2017 for transformer-operated meters. Established on 22 October 2025, these will remain in force until 21 April 2026. The updated BIS standards aim to support India’s growing smart grid systems and ensure transparent tariffs and load control. This initiative strengthens standardization, promotes reliable energy management, and aligns with national goals for digital and sustainable power infrastructure. The BIS amendment marks another step toward efficient energy monitoring and better power quality across India.
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Government Withdraws BIS Quality Control OrdersSummary: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced the cancellation of three Quality Control Orders under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The government has rescinded the earlier orders related to Acrylonitrile, Maleic Anhydride, and Styrene (Vinyl Benzene). These Quality Control Orders, first issued in April 2022, are now withdrawn with immediate effect. The decision aims to simplify chemical regulations and improve industry compliance. The move follows consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards and reflects a step toward reducing regulatory burden on manufacturers and traders. By withdrawing these orders, the government ensures that the production, import, and trade of these key industrial chemicals remain smooth and uninterrupted. This update marks an important policy shift in India’s chemical sector, supporting ease of doing business while maintaining public safety through other existing regulatory measures. The notifications were published in the Gazette of India on 24th October 2025.
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BIS Updates Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Quality Control Order 2025Summary: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, issued an amendment to the Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers Quality Control Order, 2022. This new order, named Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025, delays enforcement to 3rd October 2026. BIS ensures that all EVA copolymers comply with updated quality standards to protect public interest. Manufacturers and suppliers of EVA copolymers must follow these BIS standards to meet quality requirements. The amendment strengthens product compliance, improves market safety, and aligns India's BIS regulations with international quality standards.
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