The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has recently issued a series of notifications regarding the withdrawal and establishment of Indian standards. This decision is part of an ongoing effort to improve product quality and consumer safety. The new notices cover a range of sectors including telecommunications, plastics, aerospace and marine technology. According to BIS regulations, some of the old standards have been withdrawn, while some new standards have been officially established. These standards are critical to ensuring consistency and safety in industrial products and services.
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Overview of the Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards plays an important role in ensuring that products and services in India meet the highest levels of quality and safety. These standards are regularly updated to keep pace with global trends and technological advancements. The latest BIS notices announced both the removal of old, obsolete standards and the establishment of new ones. The new standards cover areas as diverse as automotive, space systems, plastics and telecommunications. With these changes, stakeholders across industries are expected to align their operations with updated guidelines to maintain quality and safety. According to the notification, some IS (Indian Standards) were withdrawn till April 30, 2025 and new standards were implemented from May 2025.
Details of the Standards
Here are the tables for each, which includes, withdrawn, new, and revised standards.
Withdrawn Standards
The following table lists the Indian Standards that have been officially withdrawn by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). These standards were deemed outdated and no longer relevant for current industrial practices.
| S.No. | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard Withdrawn | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 283 – 1976 Specification for Porcelain Insulators for Telegraph and Telephone Lines (Third Revision) | 30 April 2025 |
| 2 | IS 1441 : 1989 Insulator Stalks for Telegraph and Telephone Lines — Specification (Second Revision) | 30 April 2025 |
| 3 | IS 8935 – 1985 Specification for Electric Solenoid Operated Actuators (First Revision) | 30 April 2025 |
| 4 | IS 8935 – 1985 Specification for Electric Solenoid Operated Actuators (First Revision) | 30 April 2025 |
| 5 | IS 9385 (Part 5) – 1983 Specification for High Voltage Fuses Part 5 Types and Dimensions of Fuse-Links for Current-Limiting Fuses | 30 April 2025 |
| 6 | IS 14451 (Part 1) : 1998 Telemetering for Consumption and Demands Part 1 Impulse Transmitting and Receiving Devices | 30 April 2025 |
| 7 | IS 14451 (Part 2) : 1999 Telemetering for Consumption and Demands Part 2 Direct Digital Transfer of Meter Values | 30 April 2025 |
| 8 | IS 16149 : 2014 IEC 61345 : 1998 UV Test for Photovoltaic (PV) Modules | 30 April 2025 |
New Standards
This table highlights the new standards that have been established by the BIS as of May 2025. These newly established standards provide updated frameworks for various industries and technologies.
| S.No. | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard Established | Date of Establishment |
| 1 | IS 18883 : 2025 Trackless Emulsion — Specification | 02 May 2025 |
| 2 | IS 19109 : 2025 ISO 5424 : 2022 Plastics — Industrial Compostable Plastic Drinking Straws | 02 May 2025 |
| 3 | IS 19161 : 2025 ISO 16869 : 2008 Plastics — Assessment of the Effectiveness of Fungistatic Compounds in Plastics Formulations | 02 May 2025 |
| 4 | IS 19162 : 2025 ISO 15314 : 2018 Plastics — Methods for Marine Exposure | 02 May 2025 |
| 5 | IS 19163 : 2025 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Based Paper Tapes for Packaging —Specification | 02 May 2025 |
| 6 | IS 19165 : 2025 ISO 22196 : 2011 Measurement of Antibacterial Activity on Plastics and other Non-Porous Surfaces | 02 May 2025 |
| 7 | IS 19168 : 2025 ISO 29664 : 2010 Plastics — Artificial Weathering Including Acidic Deposition | 02 May 2025 |
| 8 | IS 19169 : 2025 ISO 21475 : 2019 Plastics — Methods of Exposure to Determine the Wavelength Dependent | 02 May 2025 |
| 9 | IS 19075 (Part 3) : 2025 ISO 10784-3 : 2011 Space Systems — Early Operations Part 3 Commissioning Report | 05 May 2025 |
| 10 | IS 19242 : 2025 ISO 23462 : 2014 Space Systems — Guidelines to Define the Management Framework for a Space Project | 05 May 2025 |
| 11 | IS 19244 : 2025 ISO 11892 : 2024 Space Systems — Subsystems/Units to Spacecraft Interface Control Document | 05 May 2025 |
| 12 | IS 19251 : 2025 ISO 27026 : 2023 Space Systems — Programme Management — Breakdown of Project Management Structures | 05 May 2025 |
| 13 | IS 19259 : 2025 ISO 15862 : 2009 Space Systems — Launch-Vehicle-to-Spacecraft Flight Environments Telemetry Data Processing | 05 May 2025 |
| 14 | IS 19261 (Part 1) : 2025 ISO 14952-1 : 2003 Space Systems — Surface Cleanliness of Fluid Systems Part 1 Vocabulary | 05 May 2025 |
| 15 | IS 19264 : 2025 ISO 16457 : 2022 Space Environment (Natural and Artificial) — The Earth's Ionosphere Model — International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) Model and Extensions to the Plasmasphere | 05 May 2025 |
| 16 | IS 19268 : 2025 Guideline Standard — Microdot Systems — Product Specification | 05 May 2025 |
| 17 | IS 19281 (Part 1) : 2025 ISO 21266-1 : 2018 Road Vehicles — Compressed Gaseous Hydrogen (CGH2) and Hydrogen/Natural Gas Blends Fuel Systems Part 1 Safety Requirements | 05 May 2025 |
| 18 | IS 19281 (Part 2) : 2025 ISO 21266-2 : 2018 Road Vehicles — Compressed Gaseous Hydrogen (CGH2) and Hydrogen/Natural Gas Blends Fuel Systems Part 2 Test Methods | 05 May 2025 |
| 19 | IS 19293 : 2025 ISO 23799 : 2024 Ships and Marine Technology — Assessment of Onboard Cyber Safety | 05 May 2025 |
| 20 | IS 19294 : 2025 ISO 30006 : 2010 Ship Recycling Management Systems — Diagrams to Show the Location of Hazardous Materials Onboard Ships | 05 May 2025 |
Revised Standards
This table highlights the revised standards that have been established by the BIS as of May 2025.
| S.No. | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard Established | Date of Establishment | No. , Year & Title of the Indian Standards to be Withdrawn, if any | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 7879 (Part 1) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 1 General (First Revision | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part 1) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 1 General | 05 November 2025 |
| 2 | IS 7879 (Part 2) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 2 Motion of Aircraft (First Revision) | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part 2) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 2 Motion of Aircraft | 05 November 2025 |
| 3 | IS 7879 (Part 3) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 3 Structure (First Revision) | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part 3) : 2025 Aeronautical and Astronautical — Glossary of Terms Part 3 Structure | 05 November 2025 |
| 4 | IS 11437 : 2025 ISO 4116 : 1986 Air Cargo Equipment — Ground Equipment Requirements for Compatibility with Aircraft Unit Load Devices (First Revision) | 05 May 2025 | IS 11437 : 2025 ISO 4116 : 1986 Air Cargo Equipment — Ground Equipment Requirements for Compatibility with Aircraft Unit Load Devices | 05 November 2025 |
| 5 | IS 16137 (Part 2) : 2025 Automotive Vehicles — Methods of Measurement of Braking Coefficient of Road Surfaces Part 2 Pendulum Method (First Revision) | 05 May 2025 | IS 16137 (Part 2) : 2025 Automotive Vehicles — Methods of Measurement of Braking Coefficient of Road Surfaces Part 2 Pendulum Method | 05 November 2025 |
Impact on Stakeholders
The return and establishment of new BIS standards has a significant impact on various stakeholders, including manufacturers, product developers, and consumers.
- Manufacturers: The withdrawn standards will require companies that produce goods to update their processes and products to meet the new specifications. This ensures that the product is safe, high quality, and compliant with industry requirements.
- Consumer: The revision of standards enhances consumer protection by ensuring that only products that meet the latest quality and safety criteria are allowed to enter the market. Consumers can trust that products now comply with the most up-to-date and effective regulations.
- Certification Bodies: Certification bodies will also be affected, as they will have to ensure that all products are evaluated against the new standards. Companies will need to renew their BIS registration in line with these changes and obtain a new BIS certificate.
- Government Bodies: Regulatory authorities have to enforce compliance with updated standards, ensure that the quality of products in the market remains high and in line with international best practices.
Conclusion
The latest BIS notices, released in May 2025, are an important step towards improving product quality and safety across various industries. The return of old standards and the establishment of new, relevant guidelines help ensure that products are manufactured and tested to the highest possible standards. For businesses, this means aligning with up-to-date BIS certification processes to stay competitive.
As new standards come into play, it is important for stakeholders to stay informed and adapt their operations accordingly. These steps are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s industrial infrastructure and improve the safety and reliability of products offered to consumers. By aligning with BIS certification and focusing on quality compliance, the industry can not only improve its product offering but also contribute to consumer safety and the country’s economic growth.
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