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Summary: The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified amendments to two existing Indian Standards that sit in very different industries. The first is IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020, which deals with loading under the code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours. The second is IS 18385:2023, a specification for hot-dip galvanized and galvannealed steel sheet, plate and strip used for automotive applications. For both standards, Amendment No. 1, September 2026, was established on 3 September 2026. The Gazette further records that the respective standards without Amendment No. 1 will remain in force until 2 March 2027.  For businesses, the first question is not simply whether BIS has issued an amendment. The real issue is whether either standard is currently being used in a product specification, engineering project, tender, supply contract, certification arrangement or internal technical document. There is another limitation that businesses should understand from the beginning: the Gazette announces the amendments, but it does not reproduce the detailed technical wording of Amendment No. 1. Exact changes to loading provisions, steel properties, test methods, or other technical requirements cannot therefore be safely taken from this notification alone. BIS Notification at a Glance Particular Verified Details Issuing Authority Bureau of Indian Standards Department Department of Consumer Affairs Document Type BIS Notification Reference Number HQ-PUB015/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1599) Notification Date 8 September 2026 Gazette Publication Date 9 September 2026 Legal Basis Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018 Standard 1 IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Standard 2 IS 18385:2023 Amendment Amendment No. 1, September 2026 Amendment Establishment Date 3 September 2026 Unamended Standards Remain in Force Until 2 March 2027 Main Sectors Ports/harbours and automotive steel New Certification Procedure Not specified in this notification New QCO Not specified in this notification The BIS notification is dated 8 September 2026 and has been issued under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. It formally notifies that amendments to the standards listed in the Schedule have been established.  The Gazette itself records 9 September 2026 as the publication date. That date should not be confused with 3 September 2026, which is the establishment date recorded for both amendments.  What Exactly Has BIS Amended? BIS has not replaced these two standards with completely new standards. Instead, it has established Amendment No. 1 to each of them. That distinction matters. An amendment changes or adds to an existing standard. To understand what has technically changed, the amendment document has to be read along with the original standard. Indian Standard Subject Amendment Established On Unamended Standard Remains in Force Until IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Planning and design of ports and harbours loading Amendment No. 1, September 2026 3 September 2026 2 March 2027 IS 18385:2023 Galvanized/galvannealed steel for automotive applications Amendment No. 1, September 2026 3 September 2026 2 March 2027 These are the main changes that can be confirmed directly from the Gazette.  The notification does not contain the amended technical clauses themselves. For that reason, businesses should avoid preparing an old-versus-new technical comparison until the relevant Amendment No. 1 document has been checked. Which Indian Standards Have Been Amended by BIS? IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020- Planning and Design of Ports and Harbours The full title of the first standard is: IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020- Planning and Design of Ports and Harbours Code of Practice, Part 3 Loading (Second Revision). The title makes its subject clear Part 3 deals with loading in the context of planning and design work for ports and harbours. For this standard, BIS has recorded: Amendment No. 1  amendment month/year as September 2026  establishment date as 3 September 2026 and  continuation of the standard without the amendment up to 2 March 2027.  What cannot be taken from this Gazette are the actual revised loading provisions. The document does not list revised load values, combinations, coefficients, design assumptions or structural parameters. Any engineering team that relies on IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 will therefore need the actual amendment before deciding whether its drawings, calculations or project specifications need revision. IS 18385:2023 – Automotive Steel Specification The second standard is: IS 18385:2023- Hot-Dip Galvanized/Galvannealed Steel Sheet, Plate and Strip for Automotive Applications- Specification. The Gazette records Amendment No. 1 for this standard on the same timeline: establishment on 3 September 2026, with the standard without the amendment remaining in force until 2 March 2027.  This standard concerns steel products used for automotive applications, but the Gazette does not tell us what technical requirement has changed. It does not provide revised information on matters such as: steel grades  coating mass  dimensions  mechanical properties  chemical composition  surface requirements  tolerances  testing methods or  acceptance criteria.  Those details need to come from the actual amendment, not from assumptions. The Regulatory Framework Behind the BIS Notification The notification has been issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Department of Consumer Affairs. Its opening text expressly refers to sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. BIS then states that amendments to the Indian Standards listed in the attached Schedule have been established.  What BIS Is Doing Through This Notification For this document, BIS is formally notifying the establishment of amendments to existing Indian Standards. The Schedule gives businesses four particularly useful pieces of information: Which standard has been amended.  Which amendment has been established.  The date on which the amendment was established.  How long the standard without that amendment remains in force.  The Gazette does not convert this into a fresh application or licensing process. Why Rule 15(1) Matters Here Rule 15(1) is the provision BIS itself cites while issuing the notification. For a business reader, there is no need to stretch that reference into a wider legal conclusion. What matters here is that the amendments have been formally notified within the BIS standards framework. Key Dates Businesses Need to Understand There are several dates in the document. Each one refers to a different event. Event Date Business Meaning Establishment of Amendment No. 1 3 September 2026 Both amendments are recorded as established from this date. BIS Notification Date 8 September 2026 Date appearing on the BIS notification Gazette Publication Date 9 September 2026 Date appearing in the Gazette issue Unamended Standards Remain in Force Until 2 March 2027 Versions without Amendment No. 1 continue in force up to this date. Businesses should avoid calling all of these dates an “effective date”. The Gazette itself uses separate columns for the date of establishment of the amendment and the date until which the standard without the amendment remains in force.  That difference is important when a business is deciding which edition or amendment level should appear in technical documents. What Does the Period Until 2 March 2027 Mean? The Gazette records 2 March 2027 as the date up to which the respective standards without Amendment No. 1 will remain in force.  For business planning, this effectively creates a period in which both the newly amended position and the unamended standard need to be understood carefully. This time can be used to check: whether the standard is actually applicable  whether an existing contract names a specific edition  whether a customer's specification uses the old version  whether internal controlled documents need updating  whether certification, if separately applicable, is affected and  what the actual Amendment No. 1 changes technically.  What should not be assumed is that every certificate, licence or product automatically becomes invalid after 2 March 2027. The Gazette does not say that. Can Businesses Continue Using the Existing Standards Until 2 March 2027? The wording of the Schedule is clear that the standards without the amendment remain in force until 2 March 2027. That gives a clear position at the standards level. The position for a particular company can still depend on how the standard enters that company's work. For example, an organisation may be dealing with a: tender condition  client specification  supply contract  BIS certification requirement  Quality Control Order  engineering specification  approved vendor requirement or  internal technical standard.  A contract that calls for the “latest version including amendments” may have a different effect from one that expressly mentions a particular edition. So, while the Gazette gives an important transition date, a business should also check the document that makes the standard relevant in the first place. BIS Amendment to IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 – What Port and Harbour Businesses Should Review Relevance to Port and Harbour Projects IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 deals with loading within the planning and design framework for ports and harbours. A project team may therefore need to pay attention to where this standard appears in the technical basis of a project. The first review should be simple: find out where the standard is currently referenced. It may appear in: design basis reports  engineering specifications  tender schedules  drawings  consultant requirements  EPC contracts  project technical manuals or  internal engineering standards.  The Gazette itself does not say that every project using the standard must immediately be redesigned. Design and Engineering Documents Once the actual amendment is obtained, the design team can check whether its subject affects current work. If it does, the review may extend to drawings, calculations, engineering assumptions or project specifications. That technical decision should come after reading Amendment No. 1. It should not be made from the Gazette summary alone. Consultants and EPC Contractors Consultants and EPC contractors may be working from documents prepared at different times. One consultant may be using a controlled copy of IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020, while another technical document may refer more generally to the latest edition. This is where document control matters. Before revising a design, contractors and consultants should establish: Which version is currently contractually applicable.  Whether Amendment No. 1 changes a requirement relevant to their scope.  Whether client or project-authority approval is needed before changing technical documents.  Project Authorities Port and harbour authorities may also need to review the technical references used in active tenders and future procurement. If a tender specifically names the old version, simply replacing it in an issued document may not always be appropriate. The contractual position should be reviewed first. BIS Amendment to IS 18385: 2023 What Automotive Steel Businesses Should Review Products Covered by the Standard Title IS 18385:2023 covers: hot-dip galvanized steel sheet  galvannealed steel sheet  plate  strip and  automotive applications.  The Gazette does not break this down into detailed grades or product categories.  For manufacturers and suppliers, the key task is therefore to determine whether their product specification actually uses IS 18385:2023. Steel Manufacturers Steel manufacturers using this standard may need to check: current product specifications  customer-approved specifications  quality plans  internal standards lists  technical data sheets  testing references and  contractual product requirements.  The actual technical amendment should be reviewed before any production or quality parameter is changed. Automotive Suppliers Suppliers of steel or steel-based components may have customer documents that refer to IS 18385:2023. The amendment could therefore matter even where the supplier is not dealing directly with BIS. A customer may, for instance, use an Indian Standard as part of its own material specification. That is a contractual or technical relationship and should be reviewed separately from mandatory BIS certification . Automotive OEMs and Procurement Teams Automotive OEMs often work through detailed vendor and material specifications. Where IS 18385:2023 appears in one of those documents, procurement and quality teams should verify: the edition currently referenced  whether amendments are automatically incorporated  whether supplier approval documents need revision and  whether the customer or internal quality team has issued updated instructions.  Again, the Gazette itself does not impose these steps on every OEM. They are practical review areas where the standard is actually being used. Sector-Wise Impact of the BIS Standards Amendment 2026 Stakeholder Standard Likely to Matter Possible Business Effect What to Review First Port Developers IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Existing project specifications may cite the standard Design basis and project documents Harbour Authorities IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Tender or technical references may need checking Design basis and project documents Engineering Consultants IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Design documents may use a particular edition Controlled engineering standards EPC Contractors IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Contract and design requirements may differ Contract and technical scope Steel Manufacturers IS 18385:2023 Product specification may need technical comparison Manufacturing and quality specification Automotive Steel Suppliers IS 18385:2023 Customer requirements may reference the standard Customer purchase specifications Automotive OEMs IS 18385:2023 Material procurement documents may be affected Approved material/vendor requirements Quality Teams Either standard Document versions may need control Standards register and quality records Procurement Teams Either standard Purchase documents may cite an older version Standards register and quality records This table shows possible business impact. It should not be read as a list of statutory obligations created by the Gazette. Does This Notification Make BIS Certification Mandatory? This notification itself expressly creates no new mandatory BIS certification requirement. That distinction deserves attention because the words “BIS notification” and “Indian Standard” are often treated as if they automatically mean that a BIS licence has become compulsory. That is not what this Gazette says. The document establishes amendments to two Indian Standards. It does not separately introduce: a compulsory BIS certification clause  an ISI Mark requirement  a BIS licence application  a new registration portal  a certification deadline  a product-specific application process or  a new Quality Control Order.  An Indian Standard can become compulsory through another legal instrument. Where that happens, the separate instrument has to be checked. For that reason, businesses looking for BIS compliance consulting should first ask whether the amended standard is actually mandatory for their particular product or activity rather than assuming that certification follows automatically. Amendment of an Indian Standard vs Mandatory BIS Certification Point Amendment to an Indian Standard Mandatory BIS Certification Main Purpose Changes or updates an existing technical standard Requires conformity/certification under an applicable legal framework Does this Gazette establish it? Changes or updates an existing technical standard No new compulsory certification route is expressly introduced Is an amendment automatically a QCO? No A QCO is a separate regulatory instrument Does an amendment automatically require a fresh licence? Not established by this Gazette Depends on the applicable certification framework Main Business Question What technical requirement has changed? Is certification legally required for this product/activity? What should be checked? Amendment text and current technical references Applicable QCO, law, scheme or BIS certification requirement For manufacturers, this distinction can prevent unnecessary filings or incorrect assumptions about certification. Does the Notification Introduce a New Registration, Licence or Approval Requirement? The Gazette does not provide a new registration, licensing or approval procedure. There is no new information in this notification on: application forms  application portal  registration documents  fees  inspection procedure  factory audit  testing application  approval period  licence validity  renewal or  certificate format.  A business should therefore not build a new filing process around this notification alone. If the product is already subject to a separate BIS certification framework, that framework should be checked independently. What Has Changed and What Cannot Be Confirmed from the Gazette Alone? What the Gazette Clearly Confirms The notification confirms four points that businesses can rely on: Amendment No. 1 has been established for two existing Indian Standards.  Both amendments are identified as September 2026 amendments.  Both have an establishment date of 3 September 2026.  The standards without those amendments remain in force until 2 March 2027.  What Is Missing from the Gazette The Gazette does not reproduce the technical amendment text. It therefore does not tell a business exactly: which clause has been changed  which sentence has been substituted  whether a technical table has changed  whether any loading value has been revised  whether a steel grade has changed  whether dimensions have been revised  whether testing requirements have changed  whether any performance requirement has been added or  whether any earlier technical provision has been deleted.  This is one of the most important limits of the document. Can an Old vs New Technical Comparison Be Made from This Notification? A complete technical comparison cannot be prepared from this Gazette alone. What can be compared is the administrative position. Area Position Confirmed by the Gazette Existing Standard 1 IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 Existing Standard 2 IS 18385:2023 Amendment Amendment No. 1, September 2026 Establishment Date 3 September 2026 Position of Unamended Standards Remain in force until 2 March 2027 Exact Clause Changes Not reproduced Revised Technical Values Not reproduced Revised Test Requirements Not reproduced A technical old-versus-new table should be prepared only after the actual amendment text has been obtained. Do Businesses Need the Full Amendment Text for Technical Compliance? For any business that actually relies on either standard, the answer will usually be yes for a detailed technical assessment. The Gazette tells businesses that an amendment exists. It does not tell them enough to revise a design, product specification or quality parameter. The amendment may need to be reviewed where the standard is tied to: product design  engineering design  manufacturing specification  quality control  testing  procurement  customer requirements  contract conditions  tenders or  certification requirements.  Obtaining the amendment text should therefore come before making technical changes. Scope and Applicability Not every company working in ports, automotive manufacturing, or steel production will necessarily face the same impact. Entity Possible Relevance Why It May Matter What Should Be Checked Port Developer IS 4651 may be used in project design Project specification Design basis and tender Harbour Project Authority Standard may form part of technical requirements Procurement/project control Tender and engineering documents EPC Contractor Standard may appear in scope of work Contract requirement Contract version and drawings Steel Manufacturer IS 18385 may form part of product specification Product/customer requirement Current technical specification Automotive Supplier Customer may reference IS 18385 Contractual requirement Purchase specification Automotive OEM Standard may be used for material procurement Internal/vendor requirement Material approval document BIS Licence Holder Amendment may matter if the certified product is linked to the standard Separate certification framework Applicable scheme/QCO Actual applicability can arise through different routes. These can include law, certification, a QCO, tender requirements, customer specifications or private contracts. The Gazette by itself does not answer every one of those questions. Impact on Tenders, Purchase Orders and Technical Specifications For many businesses, the immediate issue may be document wording rather than a new government filing. Consider a tender that states only: “Material shall conform to IS 18385:2023.” Now compare that with a document that says: “Material shall conform to IS 18385:2023, including the latest amendments.” Those two references may require a different contractual review. The same issue can arise in: purchase orders  EPC contracts  approved vendor specifications  engineering documents  quality plans  inspection plans  material specifications and  customer technical requirements.  Businesses should therefore locate where the standard appears before deciding what needs to change. What Should Businesses Review During the Period Up to 2 March 2027? 1. Find Every Active Reference to the Standard Start with current documents, not assumptions. Look for the relevant standard number in engineering, procurement, quality and contract records. 2. Identify Why the Standard Is Being Followed A business should know whether the standard applies because of: a law  a QCO  certification  a tender  a customer  a contract or  an internal technical decision.  The answer affects what needs to happen next. 3. Obtain Amendment No. 1 This is necessary before carrying out a genuine technical comparison. 4. Compare the Amendment with Current Practice Technical specialists should check whether the amendment affects an existing design, product requirement, quality parameter or testing reference. 5. Check Customer and Supplier Documents Where supply chains are involved, both sides should be working from the same version. 5. Review Contracts Before Changing Controlled Specifications A business should not automatically alter a contractual specification just because an amendment has been issued. First check whether the contract allows or requires that change. Standards and Document-Control Actions for Businesses A standards amendment can easily become a document-control issue. One department may update its copy while another continues to work from an older technical specification. Businesses using either standard may therefore want to review: controlled standard registers  engineering manuals  SOPs  technical data sheets  quality plans  test instructions  drawings  supplier specifications  purchase specifications  tender documents and  contract references.  Any update should be made after confirming what Amendment No. 1 actually changes. The Gazette does not prescribe an internal document-control procedure, so this is a practical business recommendation rather than a legal requirement created by the notification. What the BIS Notification Does Not Specify The Gazette does not expressly specify: full Amendment No. 1 text  revised technical clauses  new BIS licence procedure  new certification application form  application documents  certification fee  testing fee  factory-inspection procedure  certification timeline  new penalty  licence-renewal requirement  compulsory registration date  a new QCO  product recall requirements or  enforcement action after 2 March 2027.  These points should not be filled in with generic BIS information unless an independent official source actually applies to the particular product or activity. Compliance Requirements for Businesses What Is Confirmed The standards have been amended, and the Gazette provides a date up to which the standards without those amendments remain in force. What Businesses Need to Determine Separately The next questions depend on the individual business: Does the standard apply to this product or project?  Is its use mandatory or contractual?  Is there a separate QCO?  Is the business operating under a BIS certification scheme linked to the standard?  Does the contract require the latest amendment?  Does Amendment No. 1 actually change something relevant to the business?  These questions form the basis of a proper compliance review. Practical Readiness Checklist Before 2 March 2027 Priority Action Main Purpose High Check whether IS 4651 or IS 18385 is currently used Establish relevance High Identify why the standard applies Separate legal, contractual and internal requirements High Obtain Amendment No. 1 Understand actual technical changes High Compare amended text with current specification Identify genuine gaps Medium Review contracts and tenders Check applicable version Medium Review customer and supplier specifications Avoid version mismatch Medium Check controlled standards register Maintain document consistency Medium Involve technical, quality and procurement teams Coordinate implementation Medium Review testing/documentation changes Act only where amendment requires it Before End of Applicable Coexistence Period Complete relevant transition work Avoid last-minute technical issues This checklist is meant for practical planning. The Gazette itself does not prescribe these steps as a statutory process. What Happens After 2 March 2027? The Gazette says that the standards without Amendment No. 1 remain in force until 2 March 2027.  That makes the date important for anyone relying on the unamended version. However, the notification does not spell out a list of enforcement consequences from 3 March 2027. It does not say that businesses automatically face: licence cancellation  product seizure  recall  rejection of all existing stock  prosecution  customs restrictions or  tender cancellation.  Those consequences should not be added without a separate legal source. For a business using one of these standards, the safer approach is to resolve the applicable technical version before the coexistence period ends rather than waiting for uncertainty after the date. Benefits of Reviewing the Amendment Early Early review gives technical teams more room to work properly. A business may benefit from: finding outdated technical references before they confuse  identifying contract issues while there is still time to resolve them  giving suppliers enough time to review changed specifications  reducing the risk of different departments using different versions  planning technical document updates in an orderly way  checking whether testing or procurement changes are genuinely needed.  Early review does not guarantee certification or regulatory acceptance. It simply gives the business more time to understand the change properly. Challenges Businesses May Face During the Transition Obtaining the Actual Amendment The Gazette does not contain the amendment wording, so technical work cannot stop at the Gazette notification. Understanding Whether the Change Matters Not every amended clause will necessarily affect every business. A port contractor, steel mill, and automotive OEM will look at the amendment from very different angles. Managing Several Technical Documents A standard may be referenced in dozens of internal and external documents. Finding all of them can take time, particularly on long-running projects. Coordinating Suppliers and Customers A supplier may be ready to move to an amended specification before its customer updates the corresponding purchase requirement. That mismatch should be resolved rather than assumed away. Reading Existing Contracts Some contracts fix the technical standard as it existed on the contract date. Others may incorporate subsequent amendments. The exact wording matters. Risks Businesses Should Avoid A few mistakes can make the update appear more complicated than it really is. Do not treat 3 September, 8 September and 9 September 2026 as the same date.  Do not call 2 March 2027 a universal BIS licence renewal deadline.  Do not assume Amendment No. 1 automatically makes BIS certification compulsory.  Do not write technical changes that are absent from the Gazette.  Do not assume every port or automotive business has the same obligation.  Do not change a contractual technical specification without checking the contract.  Do not confuse an amendment notification with a Quality Control Order.  Do not invent fees, documents, testing requirements or penalties.  Business and Regulatory Perspective This notification looks short, but the business effect can vary considerably. For a port project, the issue may sit mainly with engineering and tender documents. For an automotive steel manufacturer, it may sit with product specifications, customer approvals and quality records. For a procurement team, the problem may simply be identifying which amendment level suppliers are expected to follow. For a compliance team, the first job may be to determine whether the standard is mandatory at all. That is why a proper review should start with applicability rather than certification paperwork. Business Opportunities Created by the Update The amendment may increase demand for specialised technical and regulatory work where companies use either of these standards. Relevant service areas may include: standard applicability review  technical amendment analysis  document gap assessment  specification review  supplier compliance review  product regulatory consulting  technical compliance consulting and  transition support.  This should not be treated as evidence of guaranteed market growth. The commercial opportunity exists only where businesses genuinely need technical or regulatory assistance. What Businesses Should Do Next Priority 1: Establish Whether the Standard Applies Do not start with a certification application. First determine whether the standard is relevant to the business, product, contract or project. Priority 2: Find Existing References Search technical, contractual, quality and procurement documents for IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 or IS 18385:2023. Priority 3: Obtain Amendment No. 1 The actual amendment is needed for any serious technical assessment. Priority 4: Carry Out a Gap Review Compare the amendment with the requirements currently being followed. Priority 5: Check the 2 March 2027 Position Understand how the coexistence date affects the specific technical or contractual arrangement. Priority 6: Update Controlled Documents Where Needed Do this only after the change has been verified. Priority 7: Check Separate BIS or QCO Requirements Where a product is subject to compulsory certification, the relevant legal instrument should be reviewed separately. How Can Corpseed Help with BIS Compliance and Product Compliance? A short Gazette notification can still create difficult questions for a business. The standard may be amended, but the business still needs to know whether the standard applies, whether certification is separately mandatory, and what documents need to be reviewed. Corpseed can support businesses through BIS compliance consulting, product-specific regulatory reviews and related technical compliance services. BIS Regulatory Applicability Assessment Before a business starts changing documents or applying for certification, Corpseed can help review the basic applicability position. The assessment may look at: the product or project involved  applicable Indian Standard  existing regulatory requirement  QCO position, where relevant  certification framework  contractual references and  business activity.  This helps separate a genuine regulatory requirement from a standards update that may only need technical or contractual review. Product Compliance Services Manufacturers and suppliers may need help understanding which technical and product regulations apply to their goods. Through product compliance services, Corpseed can assist in reviewing the regulatory position, relevant standard references and supporting compliance requirements. The scope should always depend on the actual product rather than using the same BIS process for every manufacturer. Technical Compliance Gap Assessment Once the applicable amendment text is available, Corpseed can support a structured comparison between the updated requirement and existing business documentation. The review may cover areas such as: technical specifications  internal standards references  quality documentation  product records  vendor requirements and  compliance files.  This helps businesses identify what genuinely needs attention instead of changing documents unnecessarily. BIS Certification Consulting Where a product is separately covered by a mandatory or voluntary BIS certification route, Corpseed can provide BIS certification consulting based on the applicable scheme. This support may include understanding the certification requirement, reviewing documentation and coordinating the relevant application process. The present Gazette should not itself be treated as proof that certification is compulsory for either standard. Technical Documentation Review Technical documents often continue to carry old standard references long after a standard has been revised. Corpseed can assist businesses in reviewing relevant documents such as: product specifications  quality records  technical files  supplier documents and  applicable Indian Standard references.  The review can help identify inconsistent or outdated references that need further technical attention. Testing and Laboratory Coordination If a separately applicable certification or technical requirement calls for product testing, Corpseed can support the testing and laboratory coordination process. Testing should be linked to a verified requirement. It should not be added merely because this Gazette mentions an amendment. Manufacturer Compliance Services Manufacturers dealing with regulated products often need to coordinate technical, regulatory and documentation requirements at the same time. Corpseed's manufacturer compliance services can support businesses in understanding applicable standards, certification conditions and product-related regulatory requirements. Ongoing BIS and Regulatory Support Standards are only one part of product compliance. A business may also need to track: QCO notifications  later BIS amendments  product-specific certification rules  implementation dates  regulatory extensions and  changes to mandatory standards.  Ongoing regulatory monitoring can help businesses identify these developments before they affect manufacturing or procurement decisions. Businesses that are unsure whether IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 or IS 18385:2023 affects their operations can use BIS compliance consulting first to establish applicability and then decide what technical or certification action is actually needed. Key Takeaways BIS has notified Amendment No. 1, September 2026, to two existing Indian Standards.  IS 4651 (Part 3): 2020 covers loading under the code of practice for planning and design of ports and harbours.  IS 18385:2023 covers hot-dip galvanized/galvannealed steel sheet, plate and strip for automotive applications.  Both amendments were established on 3 September 2026.  The standards without Amendment No. 1 remain in force until 2 March 2027.  The Gazette does not reproduce the detailed technical contents of either amendment.  This notification does not itself set out a new BIS licence, registration procedure or Quality Control Order.  Businesses should first check where these standards are actually used and obtain Amendment No. 1 before making technical changes.

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Summary: The Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) has changed the withdrawal date of IS 12785:1994, the earlier Indian Standard for irrigation equipment strainer-type filters. Instead of being withdrawn on 20 July 2026, the standard will now remain in force until 20 January 2027. BIS made this change through Corrigendum Ref. HQ-PUB-BIS (1589) dated 18 August 2026. The corrigendum amends Serial No. 07, column (5) of an earlier notification, HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1413) dated 29 January 2026. The wording is specific: BIS has asked that “20 January 2027” be substituted for “20 July 2026.”  The earlier notification shows why this date matters. Serial No. 07 deals with IS 12785:2026 – Irrigation Equipment Strainer-Type Filters Specification (Second Revision). It replaced the earlier IS 12785:1994 Irrigation Equipment Strainer-Type Filters Specification (First Revision). The older edition was originally due for withdrawal on 20 July 2026.  For manufacturers, testing teams, buyers, and businesses working with these filters, the immediate task is not to treat this as a fresh certification rule. It is an extension of the period for which the older standard remains in force alongside the revised standard. BIS Corrigendum 2026 at a Glance Particular Details Issuing Authority Bureau of Indian Standards Department Department of Consumer Affairs Document Corrigendum Corrigendum Reference HQ-PUB-BIS (1589) Corrigendum Date 18 August 2026 Earlier Notification HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1413) Earlier Notification Date 29 January 2026 Published 4 February 2026 Entry Amended Serial No. 07, Column (5) Revised Standard IS 12785:2026 Revised Standard Established 20 January 2026 Earlier Standard IS 12785:1994 Earlier Withdrawal Date 20 July 2026 New Withdrawal Date 20 January 2027 Product Irrigation equipment strainer-type filters Legal Reference Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018 The point to remember is simple. IS 12785:2026 has already been established. What BIS has extended is the withdrawal date of the 1994 edition. What Exactly Has BIS Changed? BIS has changed just one entry in the earlier notification: the date appearing against Serial No. 07 in column (5). Column (5) of that notification records the date of withdrawal of the earlier Indian Standard. In the original notification, IS 12785:1994 was scheduled to be withdrawn on 20 July 2026.  The corrigendum now says that the date should be read as 20 January 2027.  This means businesses should not describe the change as: a completely new BIS rule  a new Indian Standard  a new Quality Control Order  a blanket BIS certification extension or  an extension available to every BIS-regulated product.  None of those things is stated in this corrigendum. The revised standard, IS 12785:2026, was already established on 20 January 2026. The change gives the older IS 12785:1994 a longer period before withdrawal.  Which Product Does This BIS Update Cover? The affected product category is strainer-type filters used in irrigation equipment. The current standard is: IS 12785:2026:  Irrigation Equipment- Strainer-Type Filters- Specification (Second Revision). The standard being replaced is: IS 12785:1994:  Irrigation Equipment- Strainer-Type Filters- Specification (First Revision). The original Gazette notification identifies both standards under Serial No. 07. It also records 20 January 2026 as the establishment date of the 2026 edition and 20 July 2026 as the original withdrawal date of the earlier edition.  BIS laboratory information also lists IS 12785:2026 for irrigation equipment strainer-type filters, confirming that testing facilities are available against the newer edition.  This makes the update relevant particularly to businesses involved in manufacturing, testing, sourcing, specifying or supplying these filters. It does not, merely because the standard exists, mean that every manufacturer or importer automatically requires BIS certification. Mandatory certification must be established separately from the relevant Quality Control Order or other applicable regulatory instrument. IS 12785:1994 Withdrawal Date: Earlier Position vs Revised Position Particular Earlier Position Position After Corrigendum New Indian Standard IS 12785:2026 IS 12785:2026 Establishment Date 20 January 2026 No change stated Earlier Standard IS 12785:1994 IS 12785:1994 Withdrawal Date 20 July 2026 20 January 2027 Product Category Irrigation equipment strainer-type filters No change Nature of Amendment - Withdrawal date extended The two withdrawal dates are six months apart. Still, it is better not to call this a legally defined “six-month transition period” because BIS has not used that expression in the corrigendum. What the document actually does is substitute one withdrawal date with another. Why Does the Withdrawal Date Matter? When BIS establishes a revised Indian Standard, an older edition may sometimes continue in force for a limited period. This gives users of the standard time to move from one edition to the next. The January 2026 notification expressly says that standards listed in column (4) continue in force concurrently until the withdrawal date shown in column (5).  That wording is important here. IS 12785:2026 did not begin only after IS 12785:1994 was withdrawn. The newer edition had already been established. The older edition was allowed to continue alongside it until its notified withdrawal date. Because that withdrawal date has moved from July 2026 to January 2027, businesses dealing with the older standard have a longer window before its formal withdrawal. Timeline of the IS 12785 Change Development Date What Happened IS 12785:2026 established 20 January 2026 Second revision came into existence. BIS notification dated 29 January 2026 Establishment and withdrawal details were notified Notification published 4 February 2026 Gazette publication Original withdrawal date of IS 12785:1994 20 July 2026 Earlier date fixed by BIS Corrigendum dated 18 August 2026 BIS revised the withdrawal date Gazette carrying corrigendum 1 September 2026 Corrigendum appeared in Gazette No. 529 Revised withdrawal date 20 January 2027 Older standard will remain until this date The distinction between these dates is worth keeping clear. The corrigendum itself is dated 18 August 2026, while the Gazette issue in which it appears is dated 1 September 2026.  What Does the Extension Mean for Manufacturers? For a manufacturer still working with references to IS 12785:1994, the extra time can be useful. But the right response is to use the period for transition work rather than assume that nothing needs to change until January. A sensible first check is the product's existing technical documentation. Drawings, specifications, quality plans, inspection sheets, test reports and supplier specifications may still refer to the 1994 edition. If they do, the technical team should understand what moving to the 2026 revision involves. The business should also look at customer requirements. A buyer, government tender, or institutional purchaser may specify a particular edition of an Indian Standard. The fact that two editions can remain concurrently in force does not automatically change a contractual requirement that identifies one edition specifically. For manufacturers using BIS certification services or working under a separate conformity-assessment requirement, the applicable certification conditions should also be checked independently. What Does It Mean for Testing and Quality Teams? The extension makes version control particularly important. When an Indian Standard has been revised, simply writing “tested as per IS 12785” may create unnecessary confusion. Quality teams should know whether the relevant document refers to IS 12785:1994 or IS 12785:2026. Testing requirements may also differ between revisions. Those differences should be checked from the actual standards rather than guessed from the Gazette notification. BIS's laboratory system currently lists testing against IS 12785:2026 for strainer-type irrigation filters.  For businesses planning fresh testing, confirming the applicable edition before sending samples can avoid having reports prepared against a version that does not match the customer's, certification body's, or regulatory requirement. What Should Procurement and Supply-Chain Teams Check? This is not only a technical-team issue. Purchase orders, vendor specifications, and supply agreements often quote Indian Standard numbers. If a company has been purchasing a strainer-type filter against IS 12785:1994, its procurement team should check whether that reference is still appropriate for future orders. The same applies to suppliers. A supplier may already have shifted to IS 12785:2026 while the purchaser's specification still carries the older edition. The extended withdrawal date gives both sides more room to resolve such differences, but it does not resolve them automatically. Businesses bidding for tenders should pay particular attention to the edition mentioned in the tender specification rather than assuming that the latest or older edition will always be accepted. Does the Corrigendum Change Testing, Certification or Technical Requirements? The corrigendum itself does not expressly change any of these matters. Its operative change is the substitution of the withdrawal date.  The document does not separately revise: technical specifications under IS 12785:2026  test parameters  sampling requirements  marking conditions  BIS licence procedures  certification fees  inspection requirements  application documents  penalties or  exemptions.  This does not mean those subjects can never be affected by another BIS document. It simply means they have not been amended by this corrigendum. If a business needs to know how IS 12785:2026 differs technically from IS 12785:1994, the answer has to come from the two standards themselves. Is This a BIS Certification Deadline Extension? Not in the wording of these documents. Calling 20 January 2027, a “BIS certification deadline” would blur two different regulatory concepts. The January notification establishes an Indian Standard and specifies when the earlier version is to be withdrawn. Its schedule describes column (5) as the Date of Withdrawal.  The August corrigendum changes that date. A mandatory certification deadline, by comparison, would need to come from an applicable Quality Control Order, certification requirement, or another binding regulatory instrument. Businesses should therefore ask two separate questions: First: Which edition of IS 12785 applies during the transition? Second: Is the product independently subject to mandatory BIS certification or another conformity requirement? A BIS certification consultant in India can be useful where a manufacturer is unsure about that second question, particularly where several BIS notifications, standards, and Quality Control Orders may need to be read together. What Should Businesses Do Before 20 January 2027? Businesses affected by the change do not need to turn the Gazette into a complicated compliance exercise. A few focused checks are more useful. Check the Standard Mentioned in Existing Records Look at product specifications, testing records, technical drawings, vendor documents, and customer agreements. Confirm whether they cite the 1994 or 2026 edition. Study the 2026 Revision Technical teams should compare the new edition with the standard currently being followed. Any change in design, testing, or documentation should come from that comparison, not from assumptions about what a “second revision” might contain. Correct the Withdrawal Date Internally If internal trackers still record 20 July 2026 as the withdrawal date of IS 12785:1994, they should be updated to 20 January 2027. Check Customer and Tender Requirements A tender or customer specification may impose an edition-specific requirement. That contractual wording needs to be considered separately from the Gazette transition. Review Testing Plans Where fresh product testing is planned, confirm the relevant standard edition before booking the test or submitting the sample. Check Whether BIS Certification Is Separately Applicable Do not assume that the standard-withdrawal notification itself creates a compulsory certification obligation. If a Quality Control Order or another BIS measure applies, that requirement should be reviewed independently. Do Not Leave the Transition Until January The revised date gives more time. It does not make January 2027 the ideal time to start reading the new standard. What Are the Practical Benefits of the Extended Withdrawal Date? For businesses still using the earlier edition, the obvious advantage is additional preparation time. Manufacturers have longer to assess the second revision before the previous standard is withdrawn. Testing and quality teams can review their procedures without working against the earlier July deadline. Procurement teams have more time to clean up old standard references in purchase documents. There can also be a practical benefit where stock, customer specifications, or supplier documents were prepared using IS 12785:1994. But these are likely business benefits, not reasons stated by BIS. The corrigendum does not explain why the withdrawal date was extended. That distinction should be maintained in any compliance communication. What Challenges Can Still Remain? More time does not necessarily mean less work. A business may still need to understand what changed technically between the first and second revisions. Depending on those differences, internal documents, tests, or product specifications may need attention. Another problem can arise when different parties move at different speeds. A manufacturer's technical department might shift to the 2026 edition while a distributor, buyer, or vendor continues to cite the 1994 standard. There is also the risk of treating the new withdrawal date as permission to delay all transition work. That can move the same workload closer to January 2027 and reduce the value of the extension. The better use of the extra period is to settle the edition, documentation, and testing questions early. Is the Extension Helpful or an Additional Compliance Burden? For businesses that still rely on IS 12785:1994, the date change is more likely to provide breathing room than create a new burden. Business Issue Practical Position Time available for transition Increased Withdrawal of IS 12785:1994 Deferred to 20 January 2027 IS 12785:2026 Already established Need to review the revised standard Still relevant Technical transition May still require work Mandatory BIS certification Must be checked separately Risk of waiting until the last date Remains The useful part of the change is flexibility. Businesses are not forced to treat 20 July 2026 as the end of the older standard. At the same time, nothing in the corrigendum suggests that IS 12785:2026 has been withdrawn, postponed, or cancelled. Why Should Businesses Replace the Old 20 July 2026 Date in Their Records? Because BIS has formally substituted it. The amendment is not an informal announcement. The Gazette specifically directs that 20 January 2027 should replace 20 July 2026 in Serial No. 07, column (5).  Businesses may therefore want to check: standard registers regulatory trackers compliance calendars quality-control records product-development schedules supplier communication procurement specifications and  internal legal or regulatory notes.  Updating an internal tracker is a practical recommendation here, not a new record-keeping obligation created by the corrigendum. How Should the Original Notification and Corrigendum Be Read Together? The January notification gives the full context. The August corrigendum gives the amendment. The original position was: IS 12785:2026 Established: 20 January 2026 IS 12785:1994 Originally scheduled for withdrawal: 20 July 2026.  After the corrigendum, the position becomes: IS 12785:1994 Revised withdrawal date: 20 January 2027.  That is the cleanest way to understand the change. For a future product decision, businesses should also check whether BIS issues any later corrigendum, amendment, Quality Control Order, or related notification affecting the same product. How Corpseed Can Help With BIS Certification and Product Compliance The hardest part of a BIS update is often not reading the new date. It is working out what the notification means for a particular product, licence, test report, or manufacturing operation. Corpseed can support manufacturers as a BIS certification consultant in India where product certification, testing, or BIS regulatory review is actually required. BIS Applicability Review Corpseed can also help examine the product, relevant Indian Standard, and applicable regulatory documents to determine whether a BIS certification requirement needs to be considered. Indian Standard and Notification Review Where several notifications, revisions, or corrigenda exist, Corpseed can help businesses identify the relevant version and understand how the documents fit together. BIS Certification Services If the product is subject to an applicable certification scheme, Corpseed can support the business with the relevant BIS application and compliance preparation. Documentation Support Manufacturing, product, quality, and technical records can be reviewed against the requirements relevant to the certification process. Product Testing Coordination Where laboratory testing forms part of the applicable BIS process, Corpseed can assist with understanding the testing requirement and coordinating the next steps with an appropriate laboratory. Compliance Gap Assessment Businesses already manufacturing or supplying a product can review whether their existing technical records, test reports, and compliance arrangements align with the applicable regulatory requirement. Support for Manufacturers During Standard Revision A shift from an older Indian Standard to a revised edition can affect more than one document. Corpseed can assist businesses in identifying regulatory and certification areas that may need attention during the transition. Ongoing BIS Compliance Support Manufacturers can also seek support for later amendments, certification requirements, renewals, and other product-compliance matters as they arise. Businesses dealing with IS 12785:2026 should first establish what the revised standard means for their particular product and whether any separate compulsory certification requirement applies. Where professional assistance is needed, Corpseed's BIS certification services can cover applicability review, documentation, testing coordination, and certification support according to the relevant scheme. Key Takeaways BIS Corrigendum HQ-PUB-BIS (1589) is dated 18 August 2026.  It amends Notification HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1413) dated 29 January 2026.  The affected entry is Serial No. 07, column (5).  Serial No. 07 covers IS 12785:2026, Irrigation Equipment Strainer-Type Filters Specification (Second Revision).  The earlier edition is IS 12785:1994.  IS 12785:1994 was originally due for withdrawal on 20 July 2026.  Its new withdrawal date is 20 January 2027.  The corrigendum does not itself introduce a fresh BIS certification requirement or modify the technical requirements of IS 12785:2026.  Businesses should use the additional period to check standard references, testing plans, customer requirements, and any separately applicable BIS certification obligations.

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Summary: The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified amendments to five Indian Standards covering natural fibres, gold jewellery and artefacts, cotton webbing used for packing aero engines, nylon webbing for aircraft safety belts, and tubular nylon webbing used for aerospace purposes. The notification is dated 31 August 2026. All five amendments were established on 21 August 2026, while the versions of the standards without these amendments will continue to remain in force until 20 February 2027.  For businesses, the immediate question is not whether they need to rush into a new BIS application . The first question is much simpler: Does the business currently use any of these standards in its product specification, quality system, procurement documents, supplier requirements, or certification framework? If the answer is yes, the relevant amendment should now be reviewed. BIS Notification at a Glance Particular Details Issuing Authority Bureau of Indian Standards Department Department of Consumer Affairs Notification Date 31 August 2026 Reference Number HQ-PUB015/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1593) Reference Number Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018 Standards Covered Five Indian Standards Amendment Establishment Date 21 August 2026 Amendment Establishment Date 20 February 2027 Main Areas Covered Textiles, gold jewellery and aerospace-related webbing The Gazette does one very specific thing: it records the establishment of amendments to five Indian Standards. It gives the date until which the standards without those amendments will remain in force.  It does not reproduce the full technical text of those amendments. That distinction matters throughout this update. Which Five Indian Standards Have Been Amended? The notification covers the following standards: Indian Standard Subject Amendment IS 232:2020 Glossary of Textile Terms Natural Fibres Amendment No. 1, August 2026 IS 1417:2016 Gold and Gold Alloys, Jewellery/Artefacts Fineness and Marking Amendment No. 3, August 2026 IS 6674:2021 Cotton Webbing for Use in Packing Aero Engines Amendment No. 1, August 2026 IS 8947:2021 Nylon Webbing for Aircraft Safety Belts Amendment No. 1, August 2026 IS 9267:2021 Tubular Nylon Webbing for Aerospace Purposes Amendment No. 1, August 2026 All five amendments were established on 21 August 2026. The notification gives 20 February 2027 as the date up to which the respective standards without the amendments will remain in force.  The standards cover very different industries, so the business response should also differ. A jewellery manufacturer should not read the notification in the same way as an aerospace webbing supplier. Why Has BIS Issued This Notification? The notification has been issued under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. BIS states that amendments to the Indian Standards listed in the attached schedule have been established.  An amendment to an Indian Standard usually means that some part of the existing standard has been formally revised. What matters, however, is the content of that amendment. The Gazette does not tell readers exactly which definition, specification, marking requirement, dimension, test condition, or performance parameter has changed. That information has to be checked from the respective BIS amendment document. This is also why businesses should not automatically treat this notification as a new BIS licensing requirement. An Indian Standard may be used because of a regulatory requirement, a Quality Control Order, a certification scheme, a procurement condition, a customer specification, or even a commercial contract. The reason for using the standard has to be checked separately. Important Dates Businesses Should Keep in Mind Four dates in this update should not be mixed up. Event Date Amendments established 21 August 2026 Amendments established 21 August 2026 Gazette publication 1 September 2026 Standards without amendments remain in force until     20 February 2027     The date that needs the most attention from manufacturers and suppliers is 20 February 2027. This is not described in the notification as a general “ BIS certification deadline”. It is the date until which the listed standards, without the respective amendment, are stated to remain in force.  That gives businesses a window to understand what has changed before the older version stops remaining in force under this notification. IS 232:2020- What Should Textile Businesses Check? IS 232:2020 is the third revision of the Glossary of Textile Terms Natural Fibres. BIS has established Amendment No. 1, August 2026, for this standard. The amendment was established on 21 August 2026, while the standard without it remains in force until 20 February 2027.  Because this standard deals with terminology, businesses using its definitions in technical documents, testing records, internal specifications or product descriptions should check the actual amendment. The Gazette does not tell us which term has been added, deleted or changed. A textile manufacturer therefore should not rewrite its technical terminology merely because the Gazette mentions an amendment. The sensible step is to read Amendment No. 1 first and then identify whether any internal reference needs correction. IS 1417:2016- What Does the Update Mean for Gold Jewellery Businesses? IS 1417:2016 relates to gold and gold alloys, jewellery and artefacts, fineness and marking. It is the fourth revision of the standard. For this standard, BIS has established Amendment No. 3, August 2026. The same dates apply: establishment on 21 August 2026 and continuation of the standard without the amendment until 20 February 2027.  This entry will naturally attract the attention of jewellery manufacturers, gold artefact businesses and compliance teams working with fineness and marking requirements. But it needs to be read carefully. The Gazette does not say that hallmarking charges have changed. It does not mention any new HUID requirement. It does not give revised purity grades, carat values, or marking formats. Those claims cannot be made from this notification alone. Jewellery businesses using IS 1417 should check Amendment No. 3 against their existing technical and compliance documents before making any change. IS 6674:2021- Amendment for Cotton Webbing Used in Packing Aero Engines IS 6674:2021 covers cotton webbing used for packing aero engines. BIS has established Amendment No. 1, August 2026, for this standard.  This may matter to manufacturers of specialised cotton webbing, aerospace suppliers, and companies that procure the material against IS 6674. The Gazette, however, does not say whether the amendment changes strength, construction, width, material composition, testing, or any other technical property. That information needs to come from the amendment itself. For suppliers working against customer drawings or purchase specifications, it would be sensible to check whether the document currently refers to the earlier version of the standard. IS 8947:2021- Amendment for Nylon Webbing Used in Aircraft Safety Belts IS 8947:2021 covers nylon webbing material for aircraft safety belts. Amendment No. 1, August 2026, has been established for this standard.  Businesses supplying this type of material may need to look beyond their main product specification. The standard number could also appear in test certificates, inspection documents, drawings, vendor specifications, or customer quality requirements. The Gazette does not disclose the actual technical change, so manufacturers should not assume that a particular safety, performance, or testing parameter has been revised. The right approach is to compare the amendment with the documents currently used in production and quality control. IS 9267:2021- Amendment for Tubular Nylon Webbing Used in Aerospace IS 9267:2021 applies to tubular nylon webbing for aerospace purposes. BIS has established Amendment No. 1, August 2026, for the standard. The unamended version remains in force until 20 February 2027.  For manufacturers and aerospace suppliers, the key task is to find out whether the amendment affects the specification they currently follow. The Gazette does not provide revised dimensions, breaking load, elongation, yarn details, sampling rules, or test methods. Those technical points should only be taken from the actual amendment document. What Does 20 February 2027 Mean for Businesses? This date is the most useful part of the notification from a planning point of view. BIS has allowed the relevant standards without the amendments to remain in force until 20 February 2027.  Businesses can use this period to find out whether the amendment changes anything that affects their day-to-day work. That may include checking: product specifications,  engineering drawings,  quality manuals,  purchase specifications,  supplier requirements,  testing records,  inspection documents,  customer specifications,  internal SOPs,  applicable certification records.  Not every document will necessarily need updating. The amendment should first be compared with the existing requirement. Only then can the business decide what needs to change. Which Businesses Should Pay Attention? The notification is likely to be most relevant to businesses already using one of the five standards. Textile Manufacturers Companies working with natural fibres or technical textile specifications should check whether IS 232 or any of the specialised webbing standards forms part of their current technical system. Gold Jewellery and Artefact Businesses Manufacturers or other businesses using IS 1417 for fineness and marking should review Amendment No. 3. Aerospace Suppliers Manufacturers supplying cotton or nylon webbing into aerospace applications may need to check IS 6674, IS 8947 or IS 9267. Quality and Technical Teams These teams often maintain product specifications, drawings, inspection plans, and testing references. They may be among the first departments that need to compare the amendment with the existing version. Procurement Teams A purchase order or supplier specification may still mention the older version of a standard even after technical documents have been updated. Procurement records therefore deserve a separate check. What Does the Notification Actually Change? The notification confirms five things: five specified Indian Standards have been amended;  the amendment number for each standard;  the month and year of the amendment;  the establishment date of 21 August 2026;  the date up to which the standards without amendment remain in force.  That is what the Gazette clearly establishes.  What it does not provide is equally important. The notification does not include: the complete amendment text,  revised technical values,  new testing parameters,  a fresh application procedure,  BIS certification fees,  testing charges,  penalties,  a new universal BIS licence requirement,  a direction that every business must obtain fresh certification.  Readers should therefore avoid reading more into the notification than it actually says. Do Product Specifications and Purchase Documents Need to Change? Some may. Others may not. A company should first search its technical and procurement system for references to the affected standards. For example, the standard may appear in: a product drawing,  technical specification,  purchase order,  supplier agreement,  quality plan,  inspection document,  testing instruction,  vendor approval document.  Once these references are identified, they can be compared with the actual amendment. This is a much better approach than changing every document simply because BIS has published a Gazette notification. What Should Businesses Do Before 20 February 2027? The process does not need to be complicated. First, find out whether any of the five standards are actually being used. Check product documents, customer requirements, supplier specifications, and applicable certification records. Next, obtain the correct amendment. IS 1417 has Amendment No. 3. The other four standards listed here have Amendment No. 1. Then compare the amendment with the current version being followed. This is where the real compliance impact becomes clear. After that, identify the documents affected by the change. The impact may sit with production, quality, engineering, procurement, or more than one department. Speak with outside parties where necessary. Customers, laboratories, suppliers, or certification bodies may need to confirm how the revised standard will be handled. Finally, complete any required transition work well before 20 February 2027 rather than leaving the review to the last few days. These are practical business steps, not a formal procedure written into the Gazette. How Could the Amendments Affect Day-to-Day Operations? For some businesses, the change may involve only a technical reference. For others, an amendment may eventually require more work once its detailed contents are reviewed. A quality team may discover that an internal document still cites the earlier standard. Procurement may find the old version in a supplier specification. Engineering may need to confirm whether an amended requirement affects a drawing. A supplier may also need clarity from a customer about which version of the standard should be followed during the transition period. The actual level of effort cannot be known from the Gazette alone. It depends on the wording of the amendment and how deeply the standard is used inside the business. Why Early Review Makes Sense Waiting until February 2027 may make a simple update harder than it needs to be. If the amendment has no material impact on the business, an early review can close the matter quickly. If it does affect specifications, testing, or documentation, the business gets more time to make the change properly. Early checking also reduces the chance of one department moving to the amended version while another continues using the older reference. For aerospace suppliers, this can be particularly useful because technical requirements may pass through several levels of a supply chain. For jewellery businesses, it also helps avoid confusion between a change in IS 1417 and a separate hallmarking requirement. What Problems Could Businesses Face During the Transition? The difficult part is often finding every place where an older standard is being used. A company may update its main specification but overlook an old purchase order template or supplier document. Different departments may also hold different versions of the same standard. Another risk is reacting too quickly. Changing a testing procedure or specification before reading the actual amendment can create unnecessary work. The Gazette does not provide any estimate of implementation cost. It would therefore be misleading to attach a fixed financial burden to this notification. Is the BIS Amendment Useful or an Added Burden? It can be both, depending on the business and the actual amendment. Business Value Possible Extra Work Standards remain current Technical teams need to review changes Standards remain current Documents may need revision Clear transition date Businesses must track the old and amended versions Opportunity to clean up outdated references Supplier communication may be required Updated technical requirements where applicable Testing or specification review may be needed For a business that barely uses the affected standard, the exercise may be small. For a manufacturer that has the standard built into drawings, quality plans, customer specifications and supplier requirements, the review could be wider. The technical content of the amendment will decide the real impact. Risks Businesses Should Avoid Several avoidable errors can create confusion around this notification. Do not assume that the Gazette itself contains the complete amendment. Do not assume that every amended Indian Standard automatically means a new BIS certification application. Do not treat 31 August 2026 as the amendment establishment date. The amendments were established on 21 August 2026. Do not call 20 February 2027 a universal certification deadline. Do not update technical documents before reading the correct amendment. And do not mix Amendment No. 3 to IS 1417 with Amendment No. 1 applicable to the other four standards. What Should Businesses Do Now? Businesses using these standards should start with a simple internal check. Find where the standard is being used. Obtain the relevant amendment. Compare it with the current requirement. Then decide whether any technical, quality, procurement, or compliance document needs attention. Where BIS certification or another regulatory requirement independently applies, the business should also check how the amendment fits into that framework. The aim should be to finish the review comfortably before 20 February 2027, rather than waiting until the end of the continuation period. How Corpseed Can Help with BIS Compliance A Gazette notification does not always tell a business exactly what it needs to do next. Sometimes the first issue is simply determining whether the standard applies to the product and whether there is a separate certification or regulatory requirement. Corpseed supports manufacturers, importers, and product businesses that need help understanding these questions. For companies looking for a BIS compliance consultant in India, support can begin with an applicability review rather than jumping straight into a certification application. BIS Applicability Assessment Corpseed can help check whether a particular Indian Standard, Quality Control Order, or BIS certification requirement applies to the product in question. This helps businesses separate a general standard update from an actual certification obligation. BIS Standards and Amendment Review Businesses using one of the five affected standards can obtain support in understanding the notification, identifying the applicable amendment, and assessing what needs closer technical review. BIS Certification Consultant in India Where certification is independently required, Corpseed can assist manufacturers and eligible businesses with the applicable BIS certification process. This may include understanding the correct certification route, organising documentation and coordinating the regulatory steps connected with the application. BIS Compliance Services for Existing Licence Holders An existing BIS licence holder may need to check whether an amended standard affects its current compliance position. Corpseed can assist with reviewing the applicable BIS requirement and identifying the next action based on the relevant scheme. Product Compliance and Documentation Support Technical and compliance records often need to match the standard actually being followed. Corpseed can support businesses in reviewing relevant documents connected with the applicable BIS process. Testing and Laboratory Coordination Where product testing is required under an applicable BIS certification framework, Corpseed can assist businesses in coordinating the testing-related process. Manufacturer and Importer Regulatory Support Businesses dealing with regulated products may have to consider more than one requirement at the same time. A product compliance consultant can help identify the BIS requirement in the wider regulatory framework and reduce confusion between standards, certification obligations, and other product approvals. The important point is to begin with the right question. Businesses using IS 232, IS 1417, IS 6674, IS 8947 or IS 9267 should first find out how the amendment affects their existing position. Corpseed's BIS compliance services can support that assessment and, where certification is actually applicable, assist with the corresponding BIS process. Key Takeaways BIS has amended five Indian Standards covering natural fibres, gold jewellery and artefacts, and specialised textile webbing used for aerospace applications. All five amendments were established on 21 August 2026. The notification is dated 31 August 2026, and the versions of the standards without the amendments remain in force until 20 February 2027.  Businesses should remember one point above all others: The Gazette confirms that an amendment exists, but it does not contain the complete technical change. The relevant amendment should therefore be reviewed before a manufacturer changes specification, testing documents, purchase conditions or other technical records. The notification also should not be treated as proof that every affected business now requires fresh BIS certification.

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Summary: The Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) has withdrawn 31 Indian Standards covering a mix of older electronic equipment, television and radio components, link and test connectors, a surgical retractor, pulse measurement, cloud computing terminology, alarm systems and radio-frequency cables. The withdrawal date shown against all 31 standards is 17 August 2026. BIS issued the notification on 19 August 2026 under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The notification later appeared in the Gazette of India dated 1 September 2026.  For most businesses, the real question is not simply, “Has this standard been withdrawn?” The more useful question is, “Are we still using this standard anywhere?” A withdrawn IS number may still be sitting in an old drawing, purchase order, product specification, test report, customer requirement or tender document. That is where manufacturers, importers, laboratories and procurement teams need to look first. The notification itself does not say that products covered by these standards are banned. It also does not announce automatic cancellation of BIS licences, mandatory retesting or a new certification requirement. BIS Notification at a Glance Here are the basic details of the notification. Particular Details Issuing authority Bureau of Indian Standards Department Department of Consumer Affairs Type of document Withdrawal notification Reference number HQ-PUB017/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1591) Notification date 19 August 2026 Gazette date 1 September 2026 Legal provision cited Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018 Number of standards withdrawn 31 Withdrawal date 17 August 2026 Broad areas covered Electronics, measuring equipment, medical equipment, television/radio, connectors, cloud computing, alarm systems and RF cables Replacement standards listed in this notification No New BIS certification requirement created by this notification Not expressly stated The dates deserve some attention. BIS dated the notification 19 August 2026, but the Schedule shows 17 August 2026 as the date from which each listed standard stood withdrawn.  So businesses should not treat 19 August or 1 September as the withdrawal date simply because those dates appear elsewhere in the Gazette. What Exactly Has BIS Done? The notification is clear about the action being taken. BIS has cancelled and withdrawn the Indian Standards listed in the Schedule, with the withdrawal taking effect from the respective dates specified in the notification. This is the core regulatory action outlined in the notice. Importantly, the notification does not introduce a new compliance framework. It does not prescribe new application procedures, certification fees, testing requirements, or transition provisions. Nor does it state that products previously manufactured or marketed with reference to these standards must automatically be redesigned or removed from the market. This distinction is important. Withdrawal of an Indian Standard is a standards-related regulatory action. It should not be interpreted in the same way as a Quality Control Order or another product-specific compliance notification that imposes mandatory certification or market requirements. What Does Withdrawal of an Indian Standard Mean for a Business? In practical terms, BIS is no longer keeping the listed standard in force from the stated withdrawal date. What happens next for a particular company depends on how that standard was being used. For example, the IS number may appear in: a technical drawing,  a product data sheet,  a laboratory test method,  a supplier specification,  a purchase order,  a tender,  a customer contract,  an internal quality manual, or  a BIS-related compliance record.  That is why simply reading the Gazette is not enough. Companies that use these standards should trace where the old reference exists within their own documents and processes. Withdrawal also should not automatically be read as: a product ban,  cancellation of every BIS certificate,  mandatory product recall,  mandatory retesting,  mandatory recertification, or  an import prohibition.  The notification does not state any of these consequences. Where a product is covered by a Quality Control Order, BIS certification scheme or another sector-specific law, that separate requirement needs to be checked on its own. Complete List of 31 Indian Standards Withdrawn by BIS The Schedule contains the following standards. Sl. No. Indian Standard Subject Withdrawal Date 1 IS 2321 – 1963 General Purpose Amplitude Modulated Radio Frequency Signal Generators 17 August 2026 2 IS 3437 – 1972 Direct Reading Pointer Indicator Type Electronic Voltmeter 17 August 2026 3 IS 3886 – 1966 General Purpose Audio Frequency Signal Generators 17 August 2026 4 IS 3915 – 1966 Measurement of Audio Frequency Signal Generators 17 August 2026 5 IS 4330 – 1967 Measurement of Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope 17 August 2026 6 IS 8316 – 1977 Retractor, Hajek's Pattern 17 August 2026 7 IS 9858 – 1981 Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus 17 August 2026 8 IS 10662 : 1992 Receivers for Colour Television Broadcast Transmissions 17 August 2026 9 IS 13409 : 1992 High Frequency Transreceivers 17 August 2026 10 IS 13901 (Part 2) : 1993 Ferrite Components for CTV — Cores for Line Output Transformers 17 August 2026 These entries cover electronic measurement, radio-frequency applications, television equipment and one medical/surgical equipment standard. 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No. Indian Standard Subject Withdrawal Date 1 IS 13984 (Part 1) : 1995 Link and Test Connectors — Test Schedule and Requirements 17 August 2026 2 IS 13984 (Part 2/Sec 1) : 1994 Two-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 3 IS 13984 (Part 2/Sec 2) : 1994 Three-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 4 IS 13984 (Part 2/Sec 3) : 1994 Four-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 5 IS 13984 (Part 2/Sec 4) : 1995 Six-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 6 IS 13984 (Part 3/Sec 1) : 1995 Two-Way Flat Mounting Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 7 IS 13984 (Part 3/Sec 2) : 1995 Two-Way Upright Mounting Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 8 IS 13984 (Part 3/Sec 3) : 1995 Three-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 9 IS 13984 (Part 3/Sec 4) : 1995 Four-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 10 IS 13984 (Part 3/Sec 5) : 1995 Six-Way Socket Link and Test Connector 17 August 2026 A large part of the Gazette is devoted to different parts and sections of the IS 13984 series for link and test connectors. 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No. Indian Standard Subject Withdrawal Date 1 IS 13984 (Part 4/Sec 1) : 1995 U-Link Polarized Plug 17 August 2026 2 IS 13984 (Part 4/Sec 2) : 1995 U-Link Non-Polarized Plug 17 August 2026 3 IS 13984 (Part 4/Sec 3) : 1995 Double U-Link Plug Polarized 17 August 2026 4 IS 13984 (Part 5/Sec 1) : 1995 Polarized Cord Plug 17 August 2026 5 IS 14501 (Part 2) : 1998 Pulse Measurement and Analysis 17 August 2026 6 IS/ISO/IEC 17788 : 2014 Cloud Computing - Overview and Vocabulary 17 August 2026 7 IS/IEC 60839-7-2 : 2001 Alarm Systems - Common Application Layer Protocol 17 August 2026 8 IS/IEC 61196-3 : 1998 Coaxial Cables for Local Area Networks 17 August 2026 9 IS/IEC 61196-3-1 : 1995 Coaxial Cables - 500 m Reach and up to 10 Mb/s 17 August 2026 10 IS/IEC 61196-3-2 : 1997 Solid Dielectric Coaxial Cables — 185 m Reach and up to 10 Mb/s 17 August 2026 11 IS/IEC 61196-3-3 : 1997 Foamed Dielectric Coaxial Cables — 185 m Reach and up to 10 Mb/s 17 August 2026 The final part of the Schedule moves from connectors to pulse measurement, cloud terminology, alarm systems and radio-frequency cables. Which Technical Areas Are Covered? The 31 withdrawn standards are spread across several very different fields. Treating them as one product category would be misleading. 1. Electronic Measurement and Signal Equipment Several of the older standards deal with instruments used to generate or measure electrical and electronic signals. They include standards for: radio-frequency signal generators,  audio-frequency signal generators,  electronic voltmeters,  cathode-ray oscilloscopes, and  electronic measuring apparatus.  Companies dealing with old testing setups, service manuals or legacy equipment may still find these IS numbers in internal documents. 2. Medical Equipment IS 8316 – 1977 covers a Retractor, Hajek's Pattern. Because this is a medical/surgical equipment standard, it should not be grouped blindly with the surrounding electronics entries. Anyone using this standard in medical-device documentation should review its present relevance separately. 3. Television and Radio Equipment Three withdrawn standards deal with colour television receivers, high-frequency transreceivers and ferrite components used in CTV line output transformers. These may be more relevant to legacy products, older component drawings and archival technical documents than to current mainstream equipment. 4. Link and Test Connectors The IS 13984 family forms the largest block in the notification. It includes standards for: conventional wiring sockets,  printed wiring board sockets,  U-Link plugs, and  cord plugs.  The important point here is the Part and Section number. A company should not simply search for “IS 13984” and stop there. The exact Part and Section used in a drawing or specification should be matched against the Gazette. 5. Cloud Computing IS/ISO/IEC 17788: 2014, titled Information Technology — Cloud Computing — Overview and Vocabulary, is also withdrawn.  This does not mean cloud services in India have suddenly become non-compliant. The standard deals with cloud-computing overview and terminology, and the notification does not introduce a new cloud certification requirement. 6. Alarm Systems IS/IEC 60839-7-2: 2001 deals with message formats and protocols used for serial data interfaces in alarm-transmission systems.  7. Radio-Frequency and Coaxial Cables Four standards from the IS/IEC 61196-3 family have been withdrawn. They deal with coaxial cables used in LAN and digital-communication applications, including specifications based on cable reach, transmission speed and dielectric construction. Why Has BIS Withdrawn These Standards? The Gazette does not give a separate reason for each standard. That means it would be unsafe to write that all 31 were withdrawn because they were “obsolete”, “replaced” or “technologically outdated”. Some standards in the list are several decades old, but age alone does not tell us why BIS withdrew them. The correct reading is simpler: BIS has formally withdrawn the listed standards, but this notification does not explain the individual reason for each withdrawal. Has BIS Mentioned Replacement Standards? No replacement or superseding standard is identified in this notification. That is a point businesses should handle carefully. If a product specification currently cites one of the withdrawn standards, the next step should not be to pick another IS number that appears similar. The correct current reference needs to be checked from official BIS material. Depending on the product, that review may involve: a later revision of the Indian Standard,  another Indian Standard covering the same subject,  an ISO- or IEC-based Indian Standard,  a Quality Control Order, or  a separate BIS implementation instruction.  The Gazette itself does not answer those questions. Will an Existing BIS Licence Automatically Become Invalid? The notification does not say that every BIS licence or certificate linked to one of these standards is automatically cancelled. The position needs to be checked product by product. A business should look at: the standard appearing on its licence,  the relevant BIS certification scheme,  any applicable QCO,  BIS implementation instructions,  any separate official communication, and  whether a current replacement standard exists.  This is where a BIS certification consultant can be useful. The value is not in simply filling an application form. It lies in establishing what standard actually applies before a business spends money on testing, documentation or a fresh certification exercise. What Should Manufacturers Check? Manufacturers should start by checking where the withdrawn IS number appears in their existing records. A quick search of the exact standard number can help identify documents, specifications or processes that may still refer to it. The review should cover key technical and quality records, including: Product drawings and specifications Bills of materials Testing and inspection procedures Quality plans and inspection criteria Supplier specifications and technical data sheets Customer approvals and technical submissions Existing BIS records and related correspondence Once a reference is found, ask a second question: why is it there? Sometimes the standard is merely a historical design reference. In another case, it may be part of a customer contract or regulatory requirement. Those situations cannot be treated in the same way. Manufacturers should therefore avoid two extremes ignoring the withdrawal entirely, or immediately changing every document without checking the legal and technical context. What Should Importers Check? Importers often depend on documents prepared outside India. That makes old Indian Standard references easy to miss. Supplier test reports, technical specifications and purchase contracts should be checked where one of the 31 standards is relevant. Importers may also need to review: supplier declarations,  product technical files,  test certificates,  Indian compliance records,  vendor agreements,  customer specifications, and  QCO applicability.  The Gazette does not say that imports automatically stop because a standard has been withdrawn. If the product is subject to mandatory BIS certification, the current requirement should be checked separately before goods are ordered, tested or shipped. What Should Testing Laboratories Review? Laboratories may still have withdrawn IS numbers built into everyday templates and procedures. Typical places to check include: test-method sheets,  SOPs,  report templates,  customer instructions,  technical worksheets, and  internal standard libraries.  The laboratory should not silently replace the withdrawn standard with another test method. Where testing is linked to BIS certification or another regulatory requirement, the correct current method should be confirmed first. Tender and Procurement Teams Should Check Old Standard References Procurement documents tend to stay in circulation for years, especially where older technical specifications are copied into newer tenders. That creates a real possibility that one of the withdrawn IS numbers remains in: government tenders,  private tenders,  purchase orders,  vendor qualification criteria,  technical bid sheets,  bills of quantities,  supply contracts, or  Product acceptance conditions. A withdrawn or outdated standard does not, by itself, make an existing tender or contract invalid. The key question is what the purchaser actually intended when the requirement was drafted. They may have referred to a specific historical standard, or they may have expected the latest applicable standard to be followed. If the requirement is unclear, it is better to seek clarification before submitting a quotation or proceeding with supply. What about Existing Drawings and Product Specifications? This is one of the more practical consequences of the notification. An older IS number may sit quietly in technical documentation for years. It may be copied from one drawing to another without anyone questioning whether the reference is still current. Companies using any of the 31 standards should search: engineering drawings,  technical catalogues,  inspection plans,  vendor specifications,  compliance matrices,  production documents, and  product approval files.  The main risk here is often inconsistency rather than an immediate legal penalty. A drawing may quote one standard, a test report another and a purchase order a third. That creates avoidable confusion for engineering, quality and procurement teams. How Can the Withdrawal Affect Different Businesses? The practical impact of a withdrawn standard may differ from one business to another. Manufacturers and importers may need to review existing technical documents, supplier records and compliance references to identify where the withdrawn standard is still being used. Stakeholder What May Need Attention Manufacturers Product drawings, test methods, specifications and BIS applicability Importers Supplier documents, test reports and Indian compliance references Testing laboratories Methods, report templates and customer instructions Procurement teams Tender clauses, POs and vendor specifications Engineering teams Tender clauses, POs and vendor specifications Compliance teams BIS licences, QCO mapping and internal compliance records The impact will not be equal for everyone. A company that has never used any of these standards may have nothing substantial to change. A manufacturer that still uses IS 13984 throughout product drawings and supplier documents may have a much larger clean-up exercise. Risks of Leaving a Withdrawn Standard Unchecked The Gazette does not prescribe a specific penalty for continuing to have one of these old references in company documents. Still, leaving the matter unchecked can create practical problems. Technical documents may conflict: One department may update the standard while another continues to work from an older specification. Test reports may no longer match the intended reference: A customer may expect testing against a current requirement while the laboratory follows an old instruction. Tenders may become unclear: A bidder may be unsure whether to quote against the literal withdrawn standard or another current requirement. Suppliers may continue using old specifications: If purchase documents are not reviewed, vendors may keep supplying against a reference that the buyer no longer intends to use. Compliance decisions may be based on the wrong standard: This becomes more serious where BIS certification or a QCO is involved. Practical BIS Standards Withdrawal Checklist This checklist is meant for internal review. It is not a list of new legal duties created by the Gazette. Review Area What to Check Standard mapping Is any of the 31 withdrawn standards still used? Product mapping Which products, parts or SKUs refer to it? Certification Is the product covered by BIS certification or a QCO? Testing Do existing test reports cite the withdrawn IS number? Replacement Has a current official standard been identified? Procurement Do POs or tenders still use the withdrawn reference? Supplier records Are vendors working to the old specification? Internal documents Do drawings, SOPs or quality documents need review? Record keeping Has the assessment and any change been documented? What Businesses Should Do Now The first step is not to file a new application or make immediate changes to your compliance process. Start by assessing whether the withdrawn standard actually applies to your products, operations, contracts or existing documentation. Once that connection is established, the business can determine what, if anything, needs to be updated. A sensible review can follow this order: Search internal records for the exact IS numbers listed in the Gazette.  Identify the products, components or processes connected with them.  Check whether the reference is voluntary, contractual or part of a BIS/QCO requirement.  Verify whether BIS has an applicable current standard.  Review recent test reports and laboratory instructions.  Check supplier and procurement documents.  Update controlled documents only after the correct replacement position is clear.  Keep a written record of what was reviewed and changed.  This avoids unnecessary retesting, premature document changes or incorrect certification decisions.  How Corpseed Can Help with BIS Certification and Product Compliance For a company that still uses one of these withdrawn standards, the difficult part is usually not identifying the Gazette entry. The real work is understanding what the withdrawal means for the particular product. Corpseed can support businesses through BIS certification services, product-compliance review and technical-document assessment. BIS Applicability Review Corpseed can examine the product category and help determine whether an active BIS certification requirement, QCO or other regulatory framework applies. Review of Withdrawn Standard References Technical files, test reports, specifications and compliance records can be reviewed to identify where the withdrawn IS number is still being used. Current Standard Verification Where a later or replacement standard needs to be identified, Corpseed can support the review using relevant official BIS references rather than relying on assumptions. BIS Certification Support If the product is covered by an applicable certification requirement, a BIS certification consultant can assist with documentation, testing coordination and the relevant certification process. This can be particularly useful for manufacturers and importers that are unsure whether a withdrawn standard affects an existing licence, a new application or a product already under compliance review. Product Testing and Documentation Support Where testing is genuinely required under the applicable framework, Corpseed can assist with laboratory coordination and technical documentation. BIS Compliance Support for Manufacturers and Importers Corpseed's BIS compliance services in India can support businesses reviewing product standards, regulatory applicability, certification records and technical documentation. The objective should be to make the right compliance decision first, rather than starting a new certification or testing exercise simply because a standard has been withdrawn. Key Takeaways BIS has withdrawn 31 Indian Standards, with the withdrawal taking effect from 17 August 2026. The notification was issued on 19 August 2026 under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The affected standards cover a range of products and technologies, including electronics, medical equipment, television and radio components, connectors, cloud computing, alarm systems and RF cables.  The Gazette does not name replacement standards.  It does not state that products are automatically banned or that every BIS licence is cancelled.  Manufacturers and importers should check whether these IS numbers still appear in active product, testing or procurement documents.  A product-specific BIS/QCO review is more useful than making a blanket assumption about compliance.  Businesses that need help interpreting the current requirement can consider working with a BIS certification consultant or product compliance specialist.

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Summary: To encourage the ease of doing business in India, on 15th July 2022 the Department of Consumer Affairs  v ide the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), (Second Amendment) Rules 2022 has allowed the electronics manufacturers, packers and importers to declare certain mandatory  declarations  through the QR Code for a period of 1 Year if the same are not declared on the package itself.