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: Amendment to IS/ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management Systems **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the notification regarding the amendment to the Indian Standard IS/ISO 14001:2015, “Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use – Second Revision”. Based on the provided text, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established Amendment No. 1 to this standard, effective February 22, 2025. This report outlines the key provisions relating to this amendment and its likely impact on organizations utilizing the standard. The amendment will be valid until August 21, 2025 at which date the existing standards without the amendment will come back into effect. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the amendment to the Indian Standard IS/ISO 14001:2015, as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** IS/ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use – Second Revision * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the title, the standard aims to provide requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an environmental management system. The amendment seeks to further refine or clarify these requirements. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text does not explicitly state the reasons *for this specific amendment*. However, based on the fact that this is Amendment No. 1, it can be inferred that the BIS identified areas within the existing IS/ISO 14001:2015 standard where clarification, updates, or minor adjustments were deemed necessary to improve its effectiveness or address emerging issues within Environmental Management Systems. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the provided amendment text: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The text does not explicitly state which sections of the original standard are being amended. The notification only refers to Amendment No. 1. * **New Rule/Provision:** Amendment No. 1 to IS/ISO 14001:2015 has been established. The text specifies the date of establishment as February 22, 2025. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The precise impact of Amendment No. 1 cannot be determined solely from this notification. Without the actual text of the amendment, it's impossible to detail the specific modifications or their effect on the application of the IS/ISO 14001:2015 standard. However, organizations are expected to incorporate the changes outlined in Amendment No. 1 to remain compliant with the updated standard. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders for this amendment are organizations that: * Have already implemented IS/ISO 14001:2015 for their environmental management systems. * Are in the process of implementing IS/ISO 14001:2015. * Are considering implementing IS/ISO 14001:2015. * Certification bodies and auditors involved in assessing compliance with IS/ISO 14001:2015. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body for notifying and establishing the amendment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment was established on February 22, 2025. The standard without the amendment will remain in force till August 21, 2025, after which it will become invalid. * **Specific to Changes:** Organizations need to obtain the full text of Amendment No. 1 from BIS to understand the specific changes and incorporate them into their environmental management systems. Certification bodies will need to update their audit procedures to reflect the changes introduced by the amendment. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific amendment (though not explicitly stated in the provided text) is to: * Improve the clarity, applicability, or effectiveness of the IS/ISO 14001:2015 standard. * Address any identified gaps or shortcomings in the original standard. * Ensure that the standard remains relevant and up-to-date with current best practices in environmental management. * Promote greater consistency in the implementation and certification of environmental management systems based on IS/ISO 14001:2015. **9. Conclusion:** The notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) establishes Amendment No. 1 to the Indian Standard IS/ISO 14001:2015. Organizations currently using or planning to use this standard should obtain and implement Amendment No. 1. The key takeaway is that adherence to the most current standards including amendments is crucial for effective environmental management and maintaining certification. Further details regarding the specific changes implemented by Amendment No. 1 can be obtained directly from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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