## Report on Notification Regarding Withdrawal of Indian Standards
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, regarding the withdrawal of several Indian Standards (IS). The notification, dated September 9, 2022, withdraws a large number of standards, primarily related to various chemical products, food products, and agricultural inputs, effective September 7, 2022. This report outlines the scope of the notification, identifies affected standards, and infers the potential implications of these withdrawals.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed overview of the BIS notification concerning the withdrawal of several Indian Standards. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. The report aims to inform stakeholders about the withdrawn standards and the potential impact on their operations.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification is an amendment to the existing framework of Indian Standards.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to update and/or streamline the existing suite of Indian Standards by removing obsolete or superseded standards. The notification clearly states that the listed Indian Standards "have been cancelled and stands withdrawn".
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is an amendment to current policy. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to remove outdated or irrelevant standards. This could be due to advancements in technology, changes in industry practices, or the introduction of new, updated standards that supersede the older ones.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification details specific *changes* being introduced - namely the cancellation of specific standards.
* **Specific Parts of Original Policy Being Changed:** The policy being changed is the overall collection of Indian Standards. This notification targets specific standards within that larger framework.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision is that the listed Indian Standards are *no longer valid* and should not be used for compliance purposes.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of this change is that products, processes, or materials that previously adhered to these withdrawn standards will now need to comply with alternative, potentially newer, standards (if they exist), or other applicable regulations. The absence of a standard may require manufacturers and suppliers to demonstrate compliance through other means or to seek alternative certifications.
A total of 55 Indian Standards are withdrawn, including:
* Standards related to various pesticides and insecticides (e.g., Lindane, Diazinon, Methyl Parathion, Endosulfan, Phosphamidon, Carbaryl, Trichlorfon, Fenthion, Alachlor, Tridemorph, Benomyl, Fenarimol, Deltamethrin).
* Standards related to food products (e.g., Meat and Meat Products, Sweetened Ultra High temperature UHT Treated Condensed Milk, Coffee, Food Products Determination of the Glycaemic Index GI).
* Standards related to animal feeds and feeding stuffs
* Standards related to earth moving machinery.
The effective date for all withdrawals is September 7, 2022.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this notification include:
* Manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of the products covered by the withdrawn standards.
* Testing laboratories and certification bodies that previously used these standards for compliance assessment.
* Regulatory agencies responsible for enforcing product quality and safety standards.
* Consumers who rely on products that were previously manufactured in accordance with these standards.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for implementing this notification.
* **Timelines:** The notification specifies that the standards are withdrawn with effect from September 7, 2022. This implies immediate effect, meaning affected parties should cease using the withdrawn standards immediately.
* **Implementation of Changes:** Manufacturers and suppliers must identify alternative standards or regulatory requirements to ensure their products remain compliant. Testing laboratories and certification bodies must update their procedures to reflect the withdrawn standards.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these changes is to ensure that the Indian Standards reflect current best practices and technological advancements. The removal of outdated standards could lead to:
* Increased adoption of newer, more relevant standards.
* Potential for innovation and improved product quality.
* Increased compliance costs for some manufacturers if new standards require significant changes to their products or processes.
* A need for industry to understand and adapt to revised regulatory landscape.
**9. Conclusion:**
The BIS notification regarding the withdrawal of 55 Indian Standards represents a significant update to the Indian regulatory landscape. Affected industries need to promptly identify and adopt suitable alternatives to ensure continued compliance and maintain product quality. This amendment demonstrates a commitment to maintaining current and relevant standards. Further investigation into replacement standards for those withdrawn is warranted.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022: Date of the notification.
Bureau of Indian Standards: Organization issuing the notification related to Indian standards.
Department of Consumer Affairs: The department under which the Bureau of Indian Standards operates.
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: Rules governing the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Indian Standard: Standards cancelled and withdrawn as per the notification.
IS 632 : 1978: Indian Standard specification for gamma BHC Lindane Mulsifiable Concentrates Fourth Revision
IS 882: 1984: Indian Standard specification for lindane First Revision
IS 1833 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Diazinon, Technical First Revision
IS 2127 : 1984: Indian Standard specification for Stabilized Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride MEMC Concentrate First Revision
IS 2358 : 1984: Indian Standard specification for Formulations based on Stabilized Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride MEMC Concentrate First Revision
IS 2570 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Methyl Parathion, Technical First Revision
IS 2861 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Diazinon Emulsifiable Concentrates First Revision
IS 2862 : 1984: Indian Standard specification for Diazinon Water Dispersible Powder Concentrates First Revision
IS 2865 : 1978: Indian Standard specification for Methyl Parathion Emulsifiable Concentrates First Revision
ISISO 3100 Part 1 : 1991: Indian Standard specification for Meat and Meat Products Method of Sampling
IS 3904 : 1966: Indian Standard specification for Thiometon Concentrates
IS 3905 : 1966: Indian Standard specification for Thiometon Emulsifiable Concentrates
IS 3957 : 1966: Indian Standard specification for Quality Tolerances for Water for Ice Manufacture
IS 4322 : 1967: Indian Standard specification for Endosulfan Dusting Powders
IS 4323 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Endosulfan Emulsifiable Concentrates First Revision
IS 4324 : 1967: Indian Standard specification for Endosulfan Water Dispersible Powder Concentrates
IS 4344 : 1978: Indian Standard specification for Endosulfan, Technical
IS 4958 : 2005: Indian Standard specification for Phosphamidon, Technical Specification First Revision
IS 6177 : 2005: Indian Standard specification for Phosphamidon Soluble Liquid SL Specification Second Revision
IS 7121 : 1973: Indian Standard specification for Carbaryl Water Dispersible Powder Concentrates
IS 7122 : 1984: Indian Standard specification for Carbaryl Dusting Powders First Revision
IS 7539 : 1975: Indian Standard specification for Carbaryl, Technical
IS 7943 : 1976: Indian Standard specification for Trichlorfon Dusting Powders
IS 7945 : 1976: Indian Standard specification for Trichlorfon, Technical
IS 7948 : 1987: Indian Standard specification for Fenthion EC First Revision
IS 7950 : 1989: Indian Standard specification for Pesticides Fenthion, Technical Specification First Revision
IS 8444 : 1977: Indian Standard specification for Fumigant Strips for Treatment of HoneyBees
IS 8960 : 1978: Indian Standard specification for Methyl Parathion Dusting Powders
IS 9353 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Alachlor, Technical
IS 9354 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Alachlor Emulsifiable Concentrates
IS 9361 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Alachlor Granules
IS 9363 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Fenthion Granules
IS 9364 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Trichlorfon Granules
IS 9368 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Carbaryl Granules
IS 9369 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Diazinon Granules
IS 9370: 1980: Indian Standard specification for Lindane Granules
IS 9372 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Methyl Parathion, Technical Concentrate
IS 9656 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Tridemorph Emulsifiable Concentrates
IS 9667 : 1980: Indian Standard specification for Tridemorph, Technical
IS 10265 : 1982: Indian Standard specification for Endosulfan Granules
IS 11784: 1986: Indian Standard specification for Carbaryl Lindane Granules
IS 12176 : 1987: Indian Standard specification for Sweetened Ultra High temperature UHT Treated Condensed Milk
IS 13427 : 1992ISO 6651 : 1987: Indian Standard specification for Animal Feeds and Feeding Stuffs Determination of Aflatoxin B Content 1
IS 13433 Part 2: 1992: Indian Standard specification for Animal Feeds and Feeding Stuffs Determination of Calcium Part 2 Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Method
IS 13786 : 1993: Indian Standard specification for Pesticide Benomyl, Technical Specification
IS 13787 : 1993: Indian Standard specification for Pesticide Benomyl WP Specification
IS 14726 : 1999: Indian Standard specification for Fenarimol, Technical Specification
IS 14727 : 1999: Indian Standard specification for Fenarimol EC Specification
IS 14833: 2000: Indian Standard specification for Lindane Wettable Powder Specification
IS 14987:2001ISO 8914: 1990: Indian Standard specification for Microbiology General Guidance for the Detection of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus
IS 15167 : 2002: Indian Standard specification for Deltamethrin Endosulfan Emulsifiable Concentrate Specification
IS 15478 Part 2: 2004ISO 31002: 1988: Indian Standard specification for Meat and Meat Products Sampling and Preparation of Test Samples Part 2 Preparation of Test Samples for Microbiological Examination
IS 16039 : 2012 ISO 4052 : 1983: Indian Standard specification for Coffee Determination of Caffeine Content Reference Method
IS 16495 : 2017: Indian Standard specification for Food Products Determination of the Glycaemic Index GI and Recommendation for Food Classification
IS 16821 : 2018ISO 6683 : 2005: Indian Standard specification for EarthMoving Machinery Seat Belts and Seat Belt Anchorages Performance Requirements and Tests
RAJEEV SHARMA: Scientist F DDG Standardization I
7 Sept 2022: Date of Withdrawal
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of Government of India Press