The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued amendments to several Indian standards which will be implemented from September 2025. The purpose of these amendments is to update, improve safety, quality and compliance with global standards in several sectors including updates, automotive, electrical and rehabilitation equipment. The amendments are established to play a major role in maintaining the highest industry standards.
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Key Provisions of the Amendment
The BIS amendments introduce key amendments across numerous sectors. IS 14664: 2010 revises braking system standards for two and three wheeled vehicles to enhance safety. IS 14697: 2021 updates specifications for a.c. static transformer operated watthour meters to ensure more precise energy measurement. IS 15139: 2002 revises automotive vehicle safety belt anchorages, improving vehicle safety. Moreover, amendments to IS 5143: 2024, IS 7454: 2024, and IS 8086: 2024 expand the design and safety of rehabilitation equipment, including adjustable crutches and folding wheelchairs. These revisions aim to bring India’s standards in line with global practices.
| Sl. No. | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard | No. and Month/Year of the Amendment | Date of Establishment of the Amendment | Date till which the standard without the amendment as mentioned in column 3 shall remain in force |
| 1. | IS 14664: 2010 Automotive Vehicles — Performance Requirements and Testing Procedure for Braking System of Two and Three Wheeled Motor Vehicles (First Revision | Amendment No. 6 May 202 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 2. | IS 14697: 2021 a.c. Static Transformer Operated Watthour Meters (Class 0.2 S and 0.5 S) and Var-Hour Meters (Class 0.2 S, 0.5 S and 1S) — Specification (First Revision) | Amendment No. 2 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 3. | IS 15139: 2002 Automotive Vehicles — Safety Belt Anchorages — Specification | Amendment No. 3 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 4. | IS 15986: 2015 Automotive Vehicles — Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles of Categories M1 and N1 with Regard to Braking | Amendment No. 3 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 5. | IS 3502: 2009 Steel Chequered Plates (Third Revision) | Amendment No. 2 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 6. | IS 4296(Part 2): 2024 Tools for Pressing — Punches Part 2 Punches with Cylindrical Head and Straight or Reduced Shank (Second Revision) | Amendment No. 1 May 2025 | 05 May 2025 | 04 November 2025 |
| 7. | IS 5143: 2024 Adjustable Axillary Crutches — Specification (Third Revision) | Amendment No. 1 May 2025 | 08 May 2025 | 07 November 2025 |
| 8. | IS 7454: 2024 Rehabilitation Equipment — Wheelchairs, Folding, Adult Size — Specification (Second Revision) | Amendment No. 1 May 2025 | 08 May 2025 | 07 November 2025 |
| 9. | IS 8086: 2024 Rehabilitation Equipment — Wheelchairs, Folding, Junior Size — Specification (Second Revision) | Amendment No. 1 May 2025 | 08 May 2025 | 07 November 2025 |
Implications of the BIS Amendments
These amendments will have a direct impact on numerous industries. Manufacturers of automotive sector, energy measurement and rehabilitation equipment will require to ensure that their products meet revised safety and performance standards. The objective of updated standards is to link India’s industry practices with global standards, enhance product safety, quality and consumer confidence. Affected stakeholders are directed to familiarize themselves with the new guidelines and confirm compliance with the specified time frame.
The BIS amendment is an important step towards raising manufacturing standards in India, ensuring that the product meets the highest safety and quality standards. The amendments will come into effect in May 2025. Also, industries should prepare to stay competitive and compliance with the standards. BIS continues to play an important role in aligning national standards with global practices, promoting growth and safety across several sectors.
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