In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Amendments to Indian standards

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendments to Indian Standards **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the notification regarding amendments to Indian Standards as published in the Gazette of India on May 29, 2025. Specifically, it examines amendments to IS 5975: 2020 (Raw Sugar Specification) and IS 17349: 2020 (Medical Textiles Shoe Covers Specification). The core purpose is to inform stakeholders of these changes and their implications, including a deadline until which the standards can be followed without the amendment. Key findings include the establishment of Amendment No. 1 for both standards, effective from May 22, 2025, with a transition period until November 21, 2025, during which the original standards (without the amendment) remain in force. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise analysis of the notification regarding amendments to two Indian Standards, as published in the Gazette of India on May 29, 2025. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and seeks to inform affected industries about the nature and implications of these changes. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification concerns *amendments* to existing Indian Standards. * The original policies are: * IS 5975: 2020 - Raw Sugar Specification (Second Revision) * IS 17349: 2020 - Medical Textiles Shoe Covers Specification * The core objective is to incorporate updates and revisions into existing Indian Standards to ensure they remain current and relevant. This is inferred from the fact that the document establishes "Amendments" to existing standards. **4. Background and Rationale:** The notification addresses the need to update existing Indian Standards to reflect current best practices, technological advancements, or identified shortcomings in the original standards. The amendments suggest that there was a need to revise the Raw Sugar Specification and the Medical Textiles Shoe Covers Specification, potentially due to changes in industry practices, new research, or feedback from stakeholders. The rationale for *these specific* amendments cannot be ascertained *beyond this general inference* as the content of the amendments is not provided within the given text. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment text. * **IS 5975: 2020 (Raw Sugar Specification):** * Amendment No. 1 is established. * The *new* rule/provision is that the original IS 5975:2020 standard *with* Amendment No. 1 must be followed after November 21, 2025. Before that date, compliance with Amendment No.1 is optional. * The effect of this change is that after November 21, 2025, raw sugar production must adhere to the revised specifications outlined in Amendment No. 1. * **IS 17349: 2020 (Medical Textiles Shoe Covers Specification):** * Amendment No. 1 is established. * The *new* rule/provision is that the original IS 17349:2020 standard *with* Amendment No. 1 must be followed after November 21, 2025. Before that date, compliance with Amendment No.1 is optional. * The effect of this change is that after November 21, 2025, medical textiles shoe cover production must adhere to the revised specifications outlined in Amendment No. 1. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these amendments include: * Manufacturers and producers of raw sugar. * Manufacturers and producers of medical textiles shoe covers. * Organizations involved in quality control and standardization related to raw sugar and medical textiles. * Any industry using or relying on these standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for establishing and notifying these amendments, as stated in the notification. * **Timelines:** A clear timeline is specified: * The amendments are established on May 22, 2025. * The original standards (without the amendments) remain in force until November 21, 2025. * After November 21, 2025, compliance with the standards *including* the amendments is required. * **Specific to the changes**: The amendments are to be implemented by raw sugar and medical textiles shoe cover manufacturers by November 21, 2025. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome *of these specific changes* introduced by the amendment text includes: * Improved quality and consistency of raw sugar and medical textiles shoe covers, leading to greater consumer confidence. * Enhanced safety and performance of medical textiles shoe covers in healthcare settings. * Better alignment with international standards or best practices in the respective industries. * The *specific* impacts of the changes detailed in the amendments are unknown as the content of the amendments were not provided. **9. Conclusion:** The notification establishes Amendment No. 1 for both IS 5975: 2020 (Raw Sugar Specification) and IS 17349: 2020 (Medical Textiles Shoe Covers Specification), with a transition period until November 21, 2025. These amendments are significant for manufacturers, producers, and consumers in the raw sugar and medical textiles industries, as they are expected to improve quality, consistency, and safety. Affected stakeholders should familiarize themselves with the details of these amendments to ensure compliance and maintain competitiveness. The key date is November 21, 2025, after which the amended standards become mandatory.

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