In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules

## Report on Amendments to Indian Standards **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding amendments to three Indian Standards: IS ISO 105D01:2010 (Textiles), IS 16490:2016 (LED Destination Board System for Buses), and IS 16722:2018 (Radio Frequency Identification RFID System for Automotive Applications). The notification, dated November 2nd, 2021, establishes Amendment No. 1 for the Textiles standard, Amendment No. 2 for the LED Board standard, and Amendment No. 1 for the RFID system standard. These amendments are in effect until November 26th, 2021, after which the standards without the mentioned amendments will no longer be valid. This report details the specific changes, target audiences, and likely implications for relevant industries. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis regarding a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) concerning amendments to specific Indian Standards. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification concerns amendments to the following existing Indian Standards: * IS ISO 105D01:2010 - Textiles Tests for Colour Fastness Part D01 Colour Fastness to Drycleaning using Perchloroethylene Solvent * IS 16490:2016 - LED Destination Board System for Buses Specification * IS 16722:2018 - Radio Frequency Identification RFID System for Automotive Applications Specification The core objective, based on the provided text, is to update and refine these standards by incorporating specific amendments. **4. Background and Rationale:** As amendments, the changes likely address identified gaps, errors, or areas needing clarification within the original standards. The specific reasons for the amendments cannot be definitively determined from the provided text alone. However, the act of issuing an amendment suggests that BIS has identified a need to modify the existing standards to better reflect current industry practices, technological advancements, or safety concerns. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the changes introduced by the amendments: * **IS ISO 105D01:2010 (Textiles):** Amendment No. 1 was established on October 27th, 2021, and is valid until November 26th, 2021. The standard concerns color fastness to dry cleaning using Perchloroethylene Solvent. * **IS 16490:2016 (LED Destination Board System for Buses):** Amendment No. 2 was established on October 27th, 2021, and is valid until November 26th, 2021. The amendment changes the specification for LED destination boards used in buses. * **IS 16722:2018 (RFID System for Automotive Applications):** Amendment No. 1 was established on October 27th, 2021, and is valid until November 26th, 2021. The amendment refines the specification for RFID systems used in automotive applications. The provided text does not describe the *specific nature* of the changes introduced by each amendment. To understand the precise modifications, the full text of the amendments themselves would need to be consulted. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the standard titles, the target audience and stakeholders include: * **IS ISO 105D01:2010:** Textile manufacturers, dry cleaning businesses, and testing laboratories involved in assessing color fastness. * **IS 16490:2016:** Manufacturers of LED destination boards for buses, bus manufacturers, public transportation authorities, and testing agencies. * **IS 16722:2018:** Automotive manufacturers, suppliers of RFID systems for automotive use, and related testing and certification bodies. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for implementing and enforcing these standards. * **Timelines:** The amendments are valid from October 27th, 2021, until November 26th, 2021. After this date, the standards without the amendments are no longer valid. * **Access to Amendments:** The notification states that copies of the amendments are available for sale at BIS offices and can be downloaded online from http://www.standardsbis.in. Stakeholders are expected to obtain and incorporate these amendments into their processes. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The expected outcomes of these amendments are likely to include: * Improved quality and performance of products and services related to textiles, LED destination boards, and automotive RFID systems. * Enhanced clarity and precision in testing and manufacturing processes. * Greater harmonization with current industry practices and technological advancements. * Adherence to updated quality benchmarks. **9. Conclusion:** This report provides an overview of the BIS notification regarding amendments to three Indian Standards. Stakeholders in the textile, public transportation, and automotive industries should acquire and review the full text of these amendments to ensure compliance and maintain the quality and standards of their products and services. The amendments are valid until November 26th, 2021, after which only the amended standards will remain in force. Further analysis requires accessing the complete text of each specific amendment document.

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