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 Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding the establishment of a standard, specifically IS 17729:2021. The amendment, issued on November 2, 2021, corrects a typographical error in the original notification published on October 14, 2021. The core purpose of this amendment is to ensure the accurate reference and implementation of the intended standard. The key finding is that this amendment is a minor but crucial correction to avoid confusion and ensure correct referencing of the standard. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of the amendment to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notification, as published in the Gazette of India, Part III, Section 4, based solely on the provided text. This report will detail the context, purpose, and implications of this amendment. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This report analyzes an amendment to an existing notification. * **Original Policy:** The original policy being amended is the notification of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs published on October 14, 2021, in Part III, Section 4 of the Gazette of India, regarding the establishment of a standard, IS 17729:2021. This was notified under Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The core objective of the original policy was to formally establish and notify Indian Standard (IS) 17729:2021. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Amendment Rationale:** The amendment addresses a typographical error in the original notification. The text specifies that in "Sl. No. 3, column 2 of the English schedule notifying the establishment of IS 17729:2021 Substitute 17729 for 17229." This suggests that the standard number was incorrectly printed as "17229" in the original notification. This amendment is necessary to rectify the error and ensure correct implementation and referencing of the IS 17729:2021. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment specifically addresses a typographical error within the original notification. * **Specific Part Changed:** The amendment targets "Sl. No. 3, column 2 of the English schedule" within the original notification of IS 17729:2021. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment mandates substituting "17729" for "17229". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change corrects the incorrect standard number. The effect of this change is to ensure that all references to the newly established standard utilize the correct designation, IS 17729:2021, eliminating potential confusion and misinterpretation. This directly impacts the referencing and implementation of this standard. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) itself, specifically the standardization division. * Manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers who are subject to or rely upon the standards defined by IS 17729:2021. * Government agencies and regulatory bodies that reference or enforce BIS standards. * Any party using or referring to the Gazette of India for regulatory information. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body, specifically the Scientist G DDG Standardization (J. ROY CHOWDHURY). * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment was issued on November 2, 2021, to correct the original notification published on October 14, 2021. The process involves the official publication of the corrigendum in the Gazette of India. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific amendment is to ensure the accurate identification and referencing of the established standard, IS 17729:2021. The potential impact of the amendment is to avoid confusion and ensure that all stakeholders correctly identify and comply with the intended requirements of the standard. Failure to correct the typographical error could lead to misinterpretations and inconsistencies in the application of the standard. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Bureau of Indian Standards notification is a crucial correction addressing a typographical error in the original publication of IS 17729:2021. While seemingly minor, this correction is essential for the accurate referencing and implementation of the standard by all stakeholders. The timely publication of this amendment in the Gazette of India demonstrates BIS's commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable standards information. Its significance lies in preventing misinterpretations and ensuring the effective application of the IS 17729:2021 standard.

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