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

## Report on Amendments to Indian Standards - December 9th, 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two notifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), both dated December 9th, 2021. The notifications pertain to amendments to existing Indian Standards across various sectors, including drinking water specifications, mineral water, packaged drinking water, zinc ingots, dissolved acetylene gas, paint brushes, bristles, steel pipes, and lifts. The core purpose of these amendments is to update existing standards to ensure relevance and efficacy, as indicated by the schedules detailing the specific amendments made. Key findings include the limited duration of certain amendments and the wide range of industries affected. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the amendments to Indian Standards as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on December 9th, 2021, based solely on the information contained within the provided text. The report will focus on the nature of the amendments, their intended impact, and relevant stakeholders. **3. Policy Overview:** These notifications concern *amendments* to existing Indian Standards. **First Notification (Ref: HQPUB01412020PUBBIS 267):** * **Core Objective(s):** To update and refine existing Indian Standards related to drinking water, packaged natural mineral water, and packaged drinking water, ensuring these products meet contemporary requirements. This is inferred from the fact that the notification details amendments to these standards. **Second Notification (Ref: HQPUB01512020PUBBIS 268):** * **Core Objective(s):** To update and refine existing Indian Standards related to Zinc Ingot Specification, Specification for Dissolved Acetylene GAS, Brushes, Paint and Varnish, Bristles Specification, Methods for Sampling of Steel Pipes, Tubes and Fittings and Installation and Maintenance of lift without Conventional Machine Room Code of Practice. This is inferred from the fact that the notification details amendments to these standards. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendments suggest a need to adapt existing standards to changing circumstances, technological advancements, or to address previously unforeseen issues in their implementation. The rationale is to maintain the relevance and effectiveness of these standards in their respective industries. For example, the Drinking Water Specifications might be amended to reflect new scientific findings on acceptable contaminant levels. Similarly, lift maintenance standards could be updated based on advancements in lift technology. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses on the specific changes introduced by the amendment text. **First Notification (Ref: HQPUB01412020PUBBIS 267):** * **IS 10500:2012 (Drinking Water Specification):** Amendment No. 4 is established on December 3, 2021, and will remain in force until June 2, 2022. The original standard is the Second Revision. * **IS 13428:2005 (Packaged Natural Mineral Water Specification):** Amendment No. 10 is established on December 3, 2021, and will remain in force until June 2, 2022. The original standard is the Second Revision. * **IS 14543:2016 (Packaged Drinking Water Other than Packaged Natural Mineral Water Specification):** Amendment No. 7 is established on December 3, 2021, and will remain in force until June 2, 2022. The original standard is the Second Revision. **Second Notification (Ref: HQPUB01512020PUBBIS 268):** * **IS 209:1992 (Zinc Ingot Specification):** Amendment No. 3 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is the Fourth Revision. * **IS 308:1988 (Specification for Dissolved Acetylene GAS):** Amendment No. 2 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is the Third Revision. * **IS 487:2012 (Brushes, Paint and VarnishI Oval, Ferrule Bound; and II Round, Ferrule Bound):** Amendment No. 1 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is the Fifth Revision. * **IS 1844:1993 (Bristles Specification):** Amendment No. 1 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is the Second Revision. * **IS 4711:2008 (Methods for Sampling of Steel Pipes, Tubes and Fittings):** Amendment No. 1 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is the Second Revision. * **IS 15785:2007 (Installation and Maintenance of lift without Conventional Machine Room Code of Practice):** Amendment No. 2 is established on December 1, 2021, and will remain in force until December 31, 2021. The original standard is a code of practice. **Analysis of Changes:** * The amendments specify the amendment number and its date of establishment. * Crucially, the notifications specify the date until which the original standard *without* the amendment remains in force. This highlights the *temporary* nature of the changes for some standards, as amendments for certain standards are only valid until December 31, 2021, while others are valid until June 2, 2022. * The effect of these changes is that relevant industries *must* comply with the updated standards as of the amendment date and up to the specified expiration date. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders include: * Manufacturers and suppliers of drinking water, packaged natural mineral water, and packaged drinking water. * Manufacturers and suppliers of Zinc Ingots, Dissolved Acetylene GAS, Paint and Varnish Brushes, and Bristles. * Manufacturers and suppliers of Steel Pipes, Tubes and Fittings. * Companies involved in the installation and maintenance of lifts. * Regulatory bodies responsible for enforcing these standards. * Consumers who rely on these products and services. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body for establishing and notifying these amendments. * **Timelines:** Definite timelines are specified for the validity of the standards *without* the amendments. This indicates a period during which the original standards are superseded by the amended versions. * The implementation of these amendments requires that the affected industries obtain and familiarize themselves with the updated standards. Copies of the amendments are available for purchase from BIS offices and online. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of these amendments are likely to: * Improve the quality and safety of drinking water, mineral water, and packaged drinking water. * Ensure that Zinc Ingots, Dissolved Acetylene GAS, Paint and Varnish Brushes, Bristles and Steel Pipes, Tubes and Fittings meet current specifications. * Enhance the safety and reliability of lifts through updated installation and maintenance practices. * Promote greater consistency and compliance across the industries affected by these standards. The short duration of some amendments (until December 31, 2021) suggests they may be addressing urgent, temporary issues or represent interim updates pending further revisions. **9. Conclusion:** The amendments to Indian Standards, notified on December 9th, 2021, represent a crucial mechanism for ensuring that products and services across various industries meet current quality and safety benchmarks. The temporary nature of certain amendments indicates an ongoing process of review and refinement. Affected industries must take immediate steps to understand and implement these changes to ensure compliance and maintain the quality of their products and services. The limited nature of the publicly available information makes a deeper analysis impossible at this time.

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