The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), is the national standards body of India operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, has officially announced a new set of amendments to existing Indian Standards on 24 April, 2025. The notification has been issued under the authority of Sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.

Amendments Formally Established

As per the official release, the amendment has now been officially established, with particular details given in the schedule annexed to the notification. These amendments reflects the continuous efforts of BIS to ensure that Indian standards remain current, technologically relevant and in line with national priorities and global best practices.

Scope of the Revisions

The revised standards cover a wide spectrum of areas and aim to improve the overall quality, safety and interoperability of products and services across industries. These changes may include up-to-date test methods, revised terminology, and increased safety requirements, revisions to performance standards and, in many cases, alignment with internationally recognized standards.

Compliance Requirements for Stakeholders

BIS has emphasized that manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and other relevant stakeholders must take note of these revised standards and ensure their application without delay. Products falling under the scope of these amended standards must fully comply in order to obtain or maintain BIS certification, especially in cases where the ISI mark is mandatory. Non-compliance may result in withdrawal of certification and enforcement actions as per the BIS Act and associated rules.

Details Available in Annexed Schedule

The complete list of amended standards, along with their titles and identification numbers, is provided in the schedule annexed to the notification. BIS has encouraged all concerned entities to review the document thoroughly to ensure compliance with the revised requirements.

Impact on Stakeholders

The amendments are expected to have a substantial impact on various stakeholders. For manufacturers, compliance with latest standards may require alterations in production processes, quality control measures and product design. Certification bodies and testing laboratories should update their assessment protocols and ensure that their staff should be trained to apply the revised standards. Consumers will ultimately benefit from better product safety, performance, and reliability. The alterations are also likely to foster greater market competitiveness and boost innovation by aligning domestic products more closely with international standards.

The BIS’s latest amendments strengthen its commitment to maintaining latest and globally related standards. By directing timely compliance, the move confirms improved accountability and reliability in product quality. These efforts are expected to drive long-term benefits for both industry stakeholders and consumers.