Executive Summary:
This notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards announces amendments to several Indian Standards, as per Rule 7 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 1987. The amendments are detailed in the schedule provided and are effective as of September 14, 2018. Copies of these amendments are available for purchase at the Bureau of Indian Standards and its regional/branch offices.
Key Points / Main Content:
Schedule of Amendments to Indian Standards:
The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued amendments to the following Indian Standards:
* IS 170: 2004, Acetone Specification, Amendment No. 1, Fourth Revision
* IS 1460: 2017, Automotive Diesel Fuels Specification, Amendment No. 1, Sixth Revision
* IS 2796: 2017, Motor Gasoline Specification, Amendment No. 1, Sixth Revision
* IS 8783 Part 1: 1995, Winding Wires for Submersible Motors Specification Part 1 Conductor Data, Amendment No. 2, First Revision
* IS 8783 Part 2: 1995, Winding Wires for Submersible Motors Specification Part 2 Materials for Dielectric and Jacket, Amendment No. 2, First Revision
* IS 14861: 2000, Liquefied Petroleum Gases LPG for Automotive Purposes Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 15607: 2016, Biodiesel B100 Fatty Acid Methyl Esters Fame Specification, Amendment No. 1, First Revision
* IS 16103 Part 2: 2012, Led Modules for General Lighting Part 2 Performance Requirements, Amendment No. 3
* IS 16464 Part 2: 2016ISOIEC 197842: 2007, Information Technology Biometric Application Programming Interface Part 2 Biometric Archive Function Provider Interface, Amendment No. 1
* IS 16464 Part 4: 2015ISOIEC 197844: 2011, Information Technology Biometric Application Programming Interface Part 4 Biometric Sensor Function Provider Interface, Amendment No. 1
* IS 16861: 2018, High Flash High Speed Diesel Specification, Amendment No. 1
Effective Dates:
* The date of establishment of the amendment for all standards is September 14, 2018.
* The amendments, as mentioned in column 3, shall remain in force until September 14, 2018.
Availability of Amendments:
* Copies of the amendments are available for sale at the Bureau of Indian Standards and its regional/branch offices.
* Amendments can be purchased online at http:www.standardbis.in.
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers and Producers:
Impact: Must comply with the updated standards in their production processes to ensure product quality and safety.
Action Required: Review the specific amendments relevant to their products and implement necessary changes to meet the new requirements.
Testing and Certification Bodies:
Impact: Need to update their testing and certification procedures to align with the amended standards.
Action Required: Obtain copies of the amendments and incorporate the new requirements into their testing and certification protocols.
Consumers:
Impact: Can expect products that adhere to the latest quality and safety standards.
Action Required: Be aware of the updated standards and look for products that are certified to meet them.
Bureau of Indian Standards:
Impact: Responsible for ensuring that the amended standards are properly implemented and enforced.
Action Required: Disseminate information about the amendments to relevant stakeholders and monitor compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Bureau of Indian Standards: An organization that publishes Indian standards and is mentioned in the notification.
New Delhi: The location of the Bureau of Indian Standards headquarters and several regional offices.
IS 170 : 2004: Indian Standard for Acetone Specification.
IS 1460 : 2017: Indian Standard for Automotive Diesel Fuels Specification.
IS 2796 : 2017: Indian Standard for Motor Gasoline Specification.
IS 16861 : 2018: Indian Standard for High Flash High Speed Diesel Specification.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: The Indian government ministry to which the Department of Consumer Affairs belongs.
SURINA RAJAN: Director General, likely of the Bureau of Indian Standards.