Bureau of Indian Standards hereby makes the following AMENDMENT to the NOTIFICATION of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs

## Report on Amendment to Bureau of Indian Standards Notifications **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to several notifications issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Department of Consumer Affairs. The amendment, detailed in the Gazette of India notification dated April 29, 2025, focuses on correcting specific dates within the schedules of the original notifications. The core purpose is to rectify errors in the original publications, ensuring accurate implementation and compliance. Key findings indicate that the amendment addresses inaccuracies in compliance deadlines outlined in previously issued notifications, thus providing clarity and preventing potential misinterpretations. **2. Introduction:** This report provides a detailed analysis of the amendment to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notifications, as published in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated April 29, 2025. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the given policy text and aims to inform stakeholders about the nature and implications of these amendments. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Type:** Amendment to existing notifications. * **Original Policy:** The amendment refers to several existing notifications published by the BIS concerning standards and regulations. These notifications are: * HQPUB01312020PUBBIS 695 dated 20 September 2023 * HQPUBBIS 790 C dated 26 February 2024 * HQ PUBBIS 1094 dated 20 November 2024 * HQPUB01242020PUBBIS 762 A dated 01 January 2024 * HQPUBBIS 882 dated 14 May 2024 * **Core Objective(s) (inferred from text):** To correct errors in the dates specified within the schedules of previously published BIS notifications, ensuring accuracy and clarity for compliance purposes. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to be necessitated by errors in the original notifications regarding compliance deadlines or effective dates. The rationale for this specific amendment is to rectify these inaccuracies, thereby preventing potential confusion and ensuring that stakeholders adhere to the correct timelines for compliance with the Bureau of Indian Standards regulations. Without this correction, industries might incorrectly prepare for or comply with standards based on inaccurate dates. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment text. * **Change 1:** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Sl No. 28, column 5 of the schedule in the notifications HQPUB01312020PUBBIS 695, HQPUBBIS 790 C, and HQ PUBBIS 1094. * **New Rule/Provision:** "Substitute 12 October 2025 for 12 April 2025." * **Effect of Change:** The deadline initially stated as April 12, 2025, is now corrected to October 12, 2025. This provides affected industries with a six-month extension to comply with the standard referenced in Sl No. 28. * **Change 2:** * **Original Policy Part Changed:** Sl No. 11, column 5 of the schedule in the notifications HQPUB01242020PUBBIS 762 A and HQPUBBIS 882. * **New Rule/Provision:** "Substitute 27 March 2026 for 27 March 2025." * **Effect of Change:** The original deadline of March 27, 2025, is amended to March 27, 2026, providing a one-year extension for compliance with the standard referenced in Sl No. 11. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes are industries and organizations that are subject to the specific Bureau of Indian Standards regulations and standards referenced in Sl No. 28 of notifications HQPUB01312020PUBBIS 695, HQPUBBIS 790 C, and HQ PUBBIS 1094, and Sl No. 11 of notifications HQPUB01242020PUBBIS 762 A and HQPUBBIS 882. These entities need to be aware of the corrected deadlines to ensure timely and accurate compliance. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is responsible for implementing these changes. The Department of Consumer Affairs oversees the BIS. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of publication in the Gazette of India (April 29, 2025). Affected parties should immediately update their compliance schedules to reflect the corrected dates. No specific procedures are detailed in the amendment beyond the date corrections. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these changes is to provide clarity and accuracy regarding compliance deadlines for the affected standards. The potential impact includes: * Reduced confusion among stakeholders regarding compliance timelines. * Improved accuracy in the implementation of BIS standards. * Reduced risk of non-compliance due to misinformation. * Providing additional time for industries to meet the standards referenced by the updated dates. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Bureau of Indian Standards notifications, published on April 29, 2025, is a significant correction that addresses inaccuracies in compliance deadlines. By rectifying these errors, the BIS aims to ensure accurate and effective implementation of its standards, minimizing confusion and promoting compliance among stakeholders. Affected industries should take note of these changes and adjust their compliance schedules accordingly. This ensures companies have the correct information for a proper timeframe when seeking hallmarking and training.

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