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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

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## Policy Analysis Report: Amendments to Indian Standards (April 24, 2025) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on April 24, 2025, regarding amendments to several Indian Standards. The core purpose of these amendments, as detailed in the notification, is to update and revise existing standards across various industries, ranging from steel wire and aviation turbine fuels to textiles and water bottles. These amendments are intended to remain in effect until October 21, 2025, after which the original standards without the amendments will again be in force. The key finding is that BIS is actively maintaining and updating its standards to reflect current best practices and technological advancements within the specified sectors. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) concerning amendments to various Indian Standards. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the extracted gazette notification dated April 24, 2025. The report seeks to inform affected industries and stakeholders about the specific changes and their potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification pertains to a series of *amendments* to existing Indian Standards. The core objective, inferred from the notification, is to maintain the relevance and applicability of these standards by incorporating necessary updates and revisions. The amendments cover a diverse range of industries and product specifications. **4. Background and Rationale:** The notification suggests that these amendments are a result of the BIS's ongoing efforts to improve and refine existing standards. The likely reason for these specific amendments is to address identified shortcomings, incorporate technological advancements, or align with evolving industry best practices. The scheduled reversion to the original standards after October 21, 2025, hints at a periodic review process, possibly to assess the impact of the amendments. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification details *amendments* to the following standards: * IS 280: 2006 (Mild Steel Wire) - Amendment No. 2 * IS 1571: 2018 (Aviation Turbine Fuels) - Amendment No. 5 * IS 2630: 2021 (Nitrobenzene) - Amendment No. 2 * IS 5228: 2017 (Continuous Movement Monocable Ropeways) - Amendment No. 1 * IS 12300: 2024 (Gas Cylinder Valves) - Amendment No. 1 * IS 12881: 1990 (Nickel Iron Soft Magnetic Strips) - Amendment No. 1 * IS 14887: 2014 (Textiles High Density Polyethylene) - Amendment No. 4 * IS 15769: 2008 (Flux Cored Tubular Electrodes) - Amendment No. 2 * IS 16202: 2014 (Agro Textiles Woven Ground Covers) - Amendment No. 2 * IS 16609: 2018 (ISO 19579 : 2012 Solid Mineral Fuels) - Amendment No. 1 * IS 17117: 2019 (Hair Shampoo for Babies) - Amendment No. 1 * IS 17803: 2022 (Potable Water Bottles Metallic) - Amendment No. 2 While the *specific* changes within each amendment are *not detailed in the provided text*, the notification clearly indicates that these standards have been revised. The *effect* of these changes is that businesses operating within these sectors must adhere to the amended standards during the period from April 22, 2025, to October 21, 2025. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience includes manufacturers, suppliers, and users of products covered by the listed Indian Standards. Specifically, this includes the steel, aviation fuel, chemical, ropeway, gas cylinder, magnetic strip, textile, welding, agro-textile, mineral fuel, cosmetics, and water bottle industries. Regulatory bodies and testing laboratories are also stakeholders. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for establishing and notifying these amendments. * **Timelines:** The amendments are effective from April 22, 2025, and will remain in force until October 21, 2025. After this date, the original standards, without the amendments, will be reinstated. * **Procedures:** While specific procedures for implementing these changes aren't detailed, it can be inferred that affected industries need to update their processes and products to comply with the amended standards during the specified period. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these amendments is likely to improve the quality, safety, and performance of products and services covered by the Indian Standards. The potential impact of the amendments is that manufacturers may need to adjust their production processes, materials, or testing procedures to ensure compliance. This will likely result in higher-quality products and improved consumer safety. The temporary nature of the amendments suggests a trial period or an opportunity for BIS to gather feedback on the changes. **9. Conclusion:** The notification by the Bureau of Indian Standards signifies the ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Indian Standards across various industries. The amendments, effective from April 22, 2025, to October 21, 2025, are likely intended to enhance product quality, safety, and alignment with current best practices. Stakeholders must review the full text of the amended standards to understand the specific changes and ensure compliance during the specified period. The temporary nature of the amendments highlights a dynamic process where BIS continuously evaluates and refines standards to meet evolving industry needs.

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INDIA: Country NEW DELHI: Location of publication, also where the notification originated APRIL 29, 2025: Date of publication of the Gazette VAISAKHA 9, 1947: Date according to the Indian national calendar HQPUB01512020PUBBIS 1213: Reference number associated with the publication Bureau of Indian Standards: Organization responsible for setting Indian standards Department of Consumer Affairs: Government department overseeing the Bureau of Indian Standards April, 2025: Month and year of the notification Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: Legal provision under which the notification is issued Indian Standards: Standards established by the Bureau of Indian Standards SCHEDULE: A list of standards being amended IS 280 : 2006: Indian Standard number and year related to Mild Steel Wire Mild Steel Wire for General Engineering Purposes: Title of the Indian Standard IS 280:2006 IS 1571 : 2018: Indian Standard number and year related to Aviation Turbine Fuels Aviation Turbine Fuels, Kerosine Type, JetA1 Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 1571:2018 IS 2630 : 2021: Indian Standard number and year related to Nitrobenzene Nitrobenzene Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 2630:2021 IS 5228 : 2017: Indian Standard number and year related to Continuous Movement Monocable Ropeways Continuous Movement Monocable Ropeways with Fixed Grips Code of Practice: Title of the Indian Standard IS 5228:2017 IS 12300 : 2024: Indian Standard number and year related to Gas Cylinder Valves Gas Cylinder Valves for Small Refrigerant Cylinders Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 12300:2024 IS 12881 : 1990: Indian Standard number and year related to 36Nickel Iron Soft Magnetic Strips 36Nickel Iron Soft Magnetic Strips Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 12881:1990 IS 14887 : 2014: Indian Standard number and year related to Textiles High Density Polyethylene Textiles High Density Polyethylene HDPEPolypropylenePP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Food Grains Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 14887:2014 IS 15769 : 2008: Indian Standard number and year related to Flux Cored Tubular Electrodes Flux Cored Tubular Electrodes for Gas Shielded and SelfShielded Metal Welding of Carbon or CarbonManganese Steel: Title of the Indian Standard IS 15769:2008 IS 16202 : 2014: Indian Standard number and year related to Agro Textiles Woven Ground Covers Agro Textiles Woven Ground Covers for Horticulture Application Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 16202:2014 IS 16609 : 2018: Indian Standard number and year related to Solid Mineral Fuels ISO 19579 : 2012: International Organization for Standardization standard number and year Solid Mineral Fuels Determination of Sulphur by IR Spectrometry: Title of the Indian Standard IS 16609:2018 and ISO 19579:2012 IS 17117 : 2019: Indian Standard number and year related to Hair Shampoo for Babies Hair Shampoo for Babies Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 17117:2019 IS 17803 : 2022: Indian Standard number and year related to Potable Water Bottles Metallic Potable Water Bottles Metallic Specification: Title of the Indian Standard IS 17803:2022 CHITRA GUPTA: Name of the Scientist G DDG Hallmarking and Training Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location of the printing press Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher of the Gazette 22 April 2025: Date of Establishment of the Amendment 21 October 2025: Date till which the standard without the amendment shall remain in force
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-01052025-262796 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-01052025-262796 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग III—खण् ड 4 PART III—Section 4 प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 331] नई दिल्ली, मगं लिार, अप्रलै 29, 2025/ििै ाख 9, 1947 No. 331] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025/VAISAKHA 9, 1947 भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो (उपभोक्त ा मामल े जिभाग) अजधसचू ना नई दिल्ली, 24 अप्रलै , 2025 सिं भ:भ HQ-PUB015/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1213).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एतिद्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै इसम ें संलग्न अनूसूची में दिय े गय े मानकों में संिोधन दकये गय ेह|ैं अनसु चू ी क्रम स्ट्थाजपत भारतीय मानकों की सख्ं या, सिं ोधनों की सख्ं या सिं ोधनों की जतजथ िब तक मानक स.ं िर् भतथा िीर्कभ एि ं जतजथ प्रजतस्ट्थापन जतजथ तीसरे स्ट्तभं म ेंइंजगत सिं ोधन के जबना भी लाग ूरहगे ा (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 आई एस 280 : 2006 संिोधन संख्या 2 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 सामान्य इंिीजनयरी अनप्रु योगों के जलए अप्रैल 2025 मृि ुइस्ट्पात की तार (चौथा पनु रीक्षण) 2842 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] क्रम स्ट्थाजपत भारतीय मानकों की सख्ं या, सिं ोधनों की सख्ं या सिं ोधनों की जतजथ िब तक मानक स.ं िर् भतथा िीर्कभ एि ं जतजथ प्रजतस्ट्थापन जतजथ तीसरे स्ट्तभं म ेंइंजगत सिं ोधन के जबना भी लाग ूरहगे ा (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 2 आई एस 1571 : 2018 संिोधन संख्या 5 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 एजिएिन टबाभइन ईंधन, जमट्टी के तेल के अप्रैल 2025 प्रकार, िेट-ए-1 — जिजिजि (िसिां पुनरीक्षण) 3 आई एस 2630 : 2021 संिोधन संख्या 2 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 नाइरोबेंज़ीन — जिजिजि अप्रैल 2025 (तीसरा पनु रीक्षण) 4 आई एस 5228 : 2017 संिोधन संख्या 1 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 जस्ट्थर पकड़ के साथ सतत ्संचालन िाले अप्रैल 2025 मोनोकेबल रोपिे — रीजत संजहता (िसू रा पनु रीक्षण) 5 आई एस 12300 : 2024 संिोधन संख्या 1 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 छोटे रेदििरेंट जसलेंडरों के जलए गैस अप्रैल 2025 जसलेंडर िाल्ि — जिजिजि (पहला पुनरीक्षण) 6 आई एस 12881 : 1990 संिोधन संख्या 1 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 36-जनकल-लौह-मिृ ुचुम्बकीय पजियां अप्रैल 2025 — जिजिजि 7 आई एस 14887 : 2014 संिोधन संख्या 4 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 िस्त्रादि — 50 दकग्रा खाद्यान पैक करन े अप्रैल 2025 के जलए उच्च घनत्ि पोलीइथाइलीन (एच. डी. पी. ई.)/पोलीप्रोपाइलीन ( पी. पी. ) के बुन े हुए बोरे — जिजिजि (पहला पुनरीक्षण) 8 आई एस 15769 : 2008 संिोधन संख्या 2 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 काबभन-मैगनीज़ इस्ट्पात के गैस परररजक्षत अप्रैल 2025 और स्ट्ि-परररजक्षत धात ुआकभ िैलडन के जलए फ्लक्स क्रोडी (नजलकाकार) इलैक्रोड 9 आई एस 16202 : 2014 संिोधन संख्या 2 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 कृजर् िस्त्रादि — बागिानी म ेंप्रयोग हते ु अप्रैल 2025 बने हुए ग्राउंड किर — जिजिजि 10 आई एस 16609 : 2018 संिोधन संख्या 1 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 आई एस ओ 19579 : 2012 अप्रैल 2025 ठोस खजनि ईंधन — सल्फर का आईआर स्ट्पेक्रोमेरी द्वारा जनधारभ ण 11 आई एस 17117 : 2019 संिोधन संख्या 1 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 जििुओं के जलए केि िैम्प ू — जिजिजि अप्रैल 2025 12 आई एस 17803 : 2022 संिोधन संख्या 2 22 अप्रलै 2025 21 अक्टूबर 2025 पेयिल की बोतल (धात)ु — जिजिजि अप्रैल 2025 जचत्रा गुप्ता, िैज्ञाजनक िी एिं उप महाजनिेिक (हॉलमार्किंग एि ं रेननंग)[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 [जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./63/2025-26] BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (Department of Consumer Affairs) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th April, 2025 Ref: HQ-PUB015/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1213).—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, particulars of which are given in schedule hereto annexed have been established. SCHEDULE Sl. No., Year & Title of the Indian No. and Month/Year Date of Date till which No. Standard of the Amendment Establishment of the the standard Amendment without the amendment as mentioned in column 3 shall remain in force (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 IS 280 : 2006 Amendment No. 2 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Mild Steel Wire for General April 2025 Engineering Purposes (Fourth Revision) 2 IS 1571 : 2018 Amendment No. 5 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Aviation Turbine Fuels, April 2025 Kerosine Type, Jet-A-1 — Specification (Tenth Revision) 3 IS 2630 : 2021 Amendment No. 2 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Nitrobenzene — Specification April 2025 (Third Revision) 4 IS 5228 : 2017 Amendment No. 1 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Continuous Movement Monocable April 2025 Ropeways with Fixed Grips — Code of Practice (Second Revision) 5 IS 12300 : 2024 Amendment No. 1 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Gas Cylinder Valves for Small April 2025 Refrigerant Cylinders — Specification (First Revision) 6 IS 12881 : 1990 Amendment No. 1 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 36-Nickel Iron Soft Magnetic Strips April 2025 — Specification 7 IS 14887 : 2014 Amendment No. 4 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Textiles — High Density April 2025 Polyethylene (HDPE)/Polypropylene4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Sl. No., Year & Title of the Indian No. and Month/Year Date of Date till which No. Standard of the Amendment Establishment of the the standard Amendment without the amendment as mentioned in column 3 shall remain in force (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Food Grains — Specification (First Revision) 8 IS 15769 : 2008 Amendment No. 2 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Flux Cored (Tubular) Electrodes for April 2025 Gas Shielded and Self-Shielded Metal Welding of Carbon or Carbon-Manganese Steel 9 IS 16202 : 2014 Amendment No. 2 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Agro Textiles — Woven Ground April 2025 Covers for Horticulture Application — Specification 10 IS 16609 : 2018 Amendment No. 1 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 ISO 19579 : 2012 April 2025 Solid Mineral Fuels — Determination of Sulphur by IR Spectrometry 11 IS 17117 : 2019 Amendment No. 1 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Hair Shampoo for Babies — April 2025 Specification 12 IS 17803 : 2022 Amendment No. 2 22 April 2025 21 October 2025 Potable Water Bottles (Metallic) — April 2025 Specification CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./63/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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