In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules 2018

## Report on Amendment to Indian Standard for Poultry Feeds Specification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding an amendment to the Indian Standard IS 1374:2007, specifically Amendment No. 1 concerning "Poultry Feeds Specification." The amendment was established on November 26, 2021, and will remain in force until February 25, 2022. The amendment likely addresses specific aspects of poultry feed specifications. This report provides an overview of the amendment, its background, key changes, and potential impact on the poultry feed industry, based solely on the information available in the provided notification. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis regarding an amendment to the Indian Standard for Poultry Feeds Specification (IS 1374:2007), as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This report is based solely on the information contained within the provided notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment To:** IS 1374:2007 - Poultry Feeds Specification * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to modify the existing specifications for poultry feeds. While the specific nature of the modification is not detailed, the amendment implies an intention to update or refine existing standards related to poultry feed quality, composition, or manufacturing processes. **4. Background and Rationale:** As this is an amendment, the rationale lies in the need to update or correct the existing standard, IS 1374:2007. The specific reason *for this amendment* (No. 1) cannot be explicitly determined from the provided text. However, amendments are typically introduced to address evolving industry practices, new scientific findings, or to rectify ambiguities or inadequacies in the original standard. In the context of poultry feeds, this could involve revisions to nutritional requirements, permissible additives, testing methodologies, or safety standards. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by Amendment No. 1 to IS 1374:2007: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The specific parts of the original policy that this amendment changes *are not discernible from the text*. The notification only states that Amendment No. 1 exists. * **New Rule/Provision:** *The actual content of the new rule or provision is not specified in the provided text.* The notification confirms its existence and effective dates but provides no details on the amendment's substance. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** *Without knowing the specific changes, it is impossible to explain the difference or the effect of this specific change.* **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the nature of the standard and the amendment, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **Poultry feed manufacturers:** They are directly responsible for complying with the specifications. * **Poultry farmers:** They rely on compliant feeds for the health and productivity of their poultry. * **Regulatory bodies:** BIS and related agencies responsible for enforcing standards and ensuring feed quality. * **Testing laboratories:** They are involved in assessing feed compliance with the standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for establishing and notifying the amendment. They are also responsible for making copies of the amendments available for sale. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment was established on November 26, 2021, and will remain in force until February 25, 2022. This creates a temporary window where the existing amendment is valid. Compliance with the amended standard would be expected from poultry feed manufacturers. The text specifies that copies are available for purchase at Manak Bhavan, Regional Offices and through online purchase/downloading. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** Since the details of the specific changes are not provided, the expected outcomes can only be generalized: * The amendment is likely intended to improve the quality, safety, or nutritional value of poultry feeds. * Compliance with the amendment should lead to better poultry health and productivity. * The amendment may impose new testing or manufacturing requirements on feed producers, potentially increasing costs. However, this cannot be confirmed without knowing the specifics of the amendment. **9. Conclusion:** The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified Amendment No. 1 to the Indian Standard IS 1374:2007 concerning Poultry Feeds Specification. While the specific details of the amendment are not included in the provided text, the notification signals a change to existing standards related to poultry feed. Affected industry stakeholders, including poultry feed manufacturers and poultry farmers, should seek to obtain the full text of the amendment from BIS to understand the specific changes and ensure compliance. The short period this is enforced (Nov 2021 - Feb 2022) suggests an urgent need or temporary measure. Further analysis is impossible without the specific details of the amendment.

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