Executive Summary:
This notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards announces amendments to several Indian Standards, effective July 2017. The amendments cover a range of specifications, including cash boxes, prawns, and mobile phone handsets. The establishment of the amendment without amendment as mentioned at column 3 shall remain in force until the date mentioned at column 3. Copies of the amendments are available for purchase from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Indian Standards:
* Amendments to Indian Standards have been issued as per Rule 7(1)(b) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 1987.
* The date of establishment of all amendments is either July 18, 2017, or July 21, 2017.
* The date until which the standard remains in force without amendment is either July 18, 2017, or July 21, 2017.
List of Amended Standards:
* IS 1046:2014, Cash Boxes Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 2237:1997, Prawns Shrimp Frozen Specification, Amendment No. 2
* IS 3336:1965, Shark Liver Oil for Veterinary Use, Amendment No. 1
* IS 4837:1990, School Furniture, Classroom Chairs and Tables Recommendations, Amendment No. 1
* IS 4839 Part 2:1992, Maintenance of Canals Code of Practice Part 2 Lined Canals, Amendment No. 1
* IS 5734:1970, Sardine Oil, Amendment No. 2
* IS 6122:1997, Seer Fish Scomberomorus sp. Frozen Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 6123:1971, Seer Fish Scomberomorus spp., Fresh, Amendment No. 1
* IS 7143:1973, Crab Meat Canned in Brine, Amendment No. 2
* IS 7582:1975, Crab Meat, Solid Packed, Amendment No. 1
* IS 7858:1991, Surgical Microscope Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 8076:2000, Frozen Cuttle Fish and Squid Specification, Amendment No. 2
* IS 8363:1976, Bare Wire Electrodes for Electroslag Welding of Steels, Amendment No. 1
* IS 9451:1994, Guidelines for Lining of Canals in Expansive Soils, Amendment No. 3
* IS 9808:1981, Fish Protein Concentrate, Amendment No. 1
* IS 10059:1981, Edible Fish Powder, Amendment No. 1
* IS 10760:1983, Mussels Canned in Oil, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14514:1998, Clam Meat Frozen Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14515:1998, Fish Pickles Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14890:2001, Sardines Fresh, Frozen and Canned Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14891:2001, Mackerel Fresh, Frozen and Canned Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14892:2000, Threadfin Fresh and Frozen Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14949:2001, Accelerated Freeze Dried Prawns Shrimps Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 14950:2001, Fish Dried and DrySalted Specification, Amendment No. 1
* IS 16333 Part 3: 2016, Mobile Phone Handsets Part 3 Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets Specific Requirements, Amendment No. 1
Availability of Amendments:
* Copies of the amendments are available for sale at the Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, New Delhi, and its regional and branch offices.
* Online purchase is available at http:www.standardsbis.in.
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers and Producers:
Impact: Affected manufacturers and producers of the products covered by the standards must comply with the new amendments.
Action Required: Review and implement the changes specified in the amendments to ensure their products meet the updated standards.
Consumers:
Impact: Consumers may benefit from improved product quality and safety due to the updated standards.
Action Required: Be aware of the updated standards and look for products that comply with them.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
Impact: BIS is responsible for implementing and enforcing the updated standards.
Action Required: Disseminate information about the amendments and ensure compliance through testing and certification.
Key Entities Referenced
Bureau of Indian Standards: A national standards body of India responsible for standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 1987: The set of rules under which the Bureau of Indian Standards operates.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution: A ministry of the Government of India.
Department of Consumer Affairs: A department within the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued, New Delhi, India.
IS 1046 : 2014: Indian Standard for Cash Boxes Specification Fourth Revision.
IS 16333 Part 3 : 2016: Indian Standard for Mobile Phone Handsets Part 3 Indian Language Support for Mobile Phone Handsets Specific Requirements.
C. B. SINGH: Additional Director General, signatory of the notification.