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

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendments to Indian Standards (August 26, 2022) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on August 26, 2022, regarding amendments to several existing Indian Standards. This notification details amendments across diverse sectors, including luminaires, automotive vehicles, geometrical product specifications, textiles, medical textiles, and ICT accessibility. The core purpose of these amendments is to update existing standards to reflect current technological advancements, safety requirements, and best practices. The key finding is that the amendments are scheduled to be in force until September 24, 2022, suggesting a limited window of applicability or perhaps a phase-in period. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of the notification F. No. HQPUB01512020PUBBIS 393, issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on August 26, 2022. The purpose of this report is to inform affected industry stakeholders about the implemented amendments to existing Indian Standards as described in the notification, based solely on the information contained within the provided document. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification concerns amendments to existing Indian Standards. Core Objectives: Based on the provided text, the objectives of these amendments are: * To update and refine existing Indian Standards across various sectors. * To ensure standards align with current technological advancements and best practices. * To potentially introduce new safety or performance requirements within those standards. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment notification; therefore, the focus is on the rationale behind the specific changes. The notification suggests the following reasons for the amendments: * **Periodic Review and Updates:** Standards require periodic review and updates to remain relevant and effective. The amendments likely reflect new information, technological advancements, or changes in industry best practices since the original standards were established. * **Specific Needs or Gaps:** The amendments suggest that areas needing adjustment or clarification were identified within the original standards. These could be related to safety concerns, performance issues, or ambiguities in the original text. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the changes introduced by the amendments, as provided in the notification: The notification lists the following amended Indian Standards (IS) alongside their respective Amendment Number 1: * IS 10322 Part 5 Sec 6 : 2013 (Luminaires) * IS 13942 Part 2 : 2020 (Automotive Vehicles External Projections) * IS 15635 Part 6 : 2006ISO 103606 : 2001 (Geometrical Product Specifications GPS) * IS 16694 : 2018 (Automotive Vehicles Safety Belts, Restraint Systems and Safety Belt Reminder) * IS 16712 : 2018 (Automobile Vehicles Spray Suppression Systems for Two Wheeled Motor Vehicles) * IS 17263 : 2022 (Textiles Polyester Staples Fibres Specification) * IS 17423 : 2021 (Medical Textiles BioProtective Coveralls Specification) * IS 17802 Part 1 : 2021 (Accessibility for ICT Products and Services) For *each* of these standards, Amendment No. 1 was established on August 25, 2022, and will remain in force until September 24, 2022. **Without access to the actual amendment documents, it's impossible to detail the specific changes to each standard or the differences they introduce.** However, the notification confirms that *each* of these standards *has* been amended. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders include: * Manufacturers and suppliers in the luminaires industry (IS 10322). * Automotive vehicle manufacturers (IS 13942, IS 16694, IS 16712). * Manufacturers of geometrical product specifications equipment (IS 15635). * Textile manufacturers, specifically those producing polyester staple fibers (IS 17263) and medical textiles (IS 17423). * ICT product and service providers (IS 17802). * Testing and certification bodies involved in assessing compliance with Indian Standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for establishing and notifying the amendments. * **Timelines:** The amendments are stated to be in force from August 25, 2022, to September 24, 2022. This may be a period of transition or a deadline for compliance with the updated standards. * **Availability:** Copies of the amendments are available for sale and online download from the BIS. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** Without the specific details of each amendment, the following are potential general outcomes: * **Improved Product Quality and Safety:** The amendments likely aim to enhance the quality, performance, and safety characteristics of products and services covered by the standards. * **Enhanced Compliance and Standardization:** The amendments may introduce clearer or more stringent requirements, leading to improved compliance and greater standardization within the respective industries. * **Increased Market Access:** Compliance with updated standards may be necessary for manufacturers to access the Indian market. **9. Conclusion:** The notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on August 26, 2022, introduces amendments to eight existing Indian Standards across diverse sectors. These amendments reflect ongoing efforts to update and improve standards, potentially impacting manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers in the affected industries. The amendments are in force for a limited time as defined in the notification. For full comprehension of the changes, consulting the actual amendment documents available from BIS is essential for affected stakeholders.

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