In pursuance of Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards

## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Indian Standards (May 20, 2025) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Department of Consumer Affairs, on May 20, 2025. The notification establishes several new Indian Standards across diverse sectors, including leather testing, healthcare applications, space systems, and marine technology. It also indicates that certain existing standards will remain in force concurrently until withdrawn. The core purpose of this notification is to adopt and implement updated standards, likely to ensure quality, safety, and interoperability across the affected industries. The key finding is the breadth of sectors impacted by these new standard adoptions. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on May 20, 2025, pertaining to the establishment and concurrent enforcement of various Indian Standards. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This appears to be a *new policy* establishing new standards. The core objective is to notify and implement newly established Indian Standards across various sectors, as detailed in the schedule. These standards cover a range of industries, suggesting a broad effort to update and maintain quality benchmarks. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is a new policy, The policy addresses the need for standardized practices and requirements across diverse industries. By establishing new standards, the notification aims to address issues related to quality control, safety, and interoperability within these sectors. The wide array of sectors suggests a general effort to modernize and align Indian standards with international best practices, as indicated by references to ISO standards. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a new policy, so the provisions relate to the new standards. The notification establishes the following key provisions, applicable from May 19, 2025: * **Establishment of New Indian Standards:** The notification establishes twelve new Indian Standards (IS) across various sectors. * **Concurrent Enforcement of Existing Standards:** Certain existing standards, as listed in the schedule, will remain in force concurrently with the new standards until they are withdrawn. * **Schedule of Standards:** The notification includes a schedule that lists the title of the Indian Standards, the date of establishment, and the title and date of withdrawal (if applicable) of any existing standards that will remain in force concurrently. * **Specific Standards Established:** * **IS 5914 Part 11:2025:** Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 11 Determination of Thickness (aligned with ISO 2589 : 2016) * **IS 5914 Part 12:2025:** Methods of Physical Testing of Leather Part 12 Determination of Water Vapour Permeability (aligned with ISO 14268 : 2023) * **IS 17964 Part 3:2025:** SmallBore Connectors for Liquids and Gases in Healthcare Applications Part 3 Connectors for Enteral Applications (modified from ISO 803693 : 2016) * **IS 18750 Part 7:2025:** Unani Medicine Glossary of Terms Part 7 Standardized Terminology Used for Urinary System Diseases * **IS 19220 : 2025:** Space Systems Experience Gained in Space Projects Lessons Learned Principles and Guidelines (aligned with ISO 16192 : 2024) * **IS 19229 : 2025:** Shock Tube Detonators Specification * **IS 19249 : 2025:** Space Environment Natural and Artificial Earth's Atmosphere from Ground Level Upward (aligned with ISO 14222 : 2022) * **IS 19277 : 2025:** Network Services Billing Requirements (aligned with ISO 14452 : 2012) * **IS 19279 Part 1:2025:** Space Systems Early Operations Part 1 Spacecraft Initialization and Commissioning (aligned with ISO 107841 : 2011) * **IS 19292 : 2025:** Space Systems Assessment of Survivability of Unmanned Spacecraft Against Space Debris and Meteoroid Impacts to Ensure Successful PostMission Disposal (aligned with ISO 16126 : 2014) * **IS 19295 : 2025:** Ships and Marine Technology Measures to Prevent Asbestos Emission and Exposure During Ship Recycling (aligned with ISO 30007 : 2010) * **IS 19296 : 2025:** Ships and Marine Technology Ship Design General Guidance on Emergency Towing Procedures (aligned with ISO 16548 : 2012) **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * **Leather Manufacturers and Testing Laboratories:** Impacted by the standards related to physical testing of leather (IS 5914 Parts 11 & 12). * **Healthcare Providers and Manufacturers of Medical Devices:** Affected by the standard on small-bore connectors (IS 17964 Part 3). * **Unani Medicine Practitioners:** Affected by the Unani Medicine Glossary of Terms (IS 18750 Part 7). * **Space System Designers, Manufacturers, and Operators:** Impacted by the various space systems standards (IS 19220, IS 19249, IS 19279 Part 1, IS 19292). * **Manufacturers of Shock Tube Detonators** Impacted by the standards for shock tube detonators (IS 19229) * **Network Service Providers:** Affected by the network services billing requirements (IS 19277). * **Shipbuilders, Ship Recycling Facilities, and Marine Technology Providers:** Impacted by the standards related to asbestos emission prevention and emergency towing procedures (IS 19295 & IS 19296). * **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):** Responsible for implementing and enforcing these standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, is the responsible agency for implementing and enforcing these standards. * **Timelines:** The standards are effective from May 19, 2025. The notification specifies that existing standards (listed in column 4 of the schedule) will remain in force concurrently until withdrawn, but it does not specify *when* these existing standards will be withdrawn. * **Procedures:** The notification refers to Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, suggesting that the implementation process will adhere to the established procedures outlined in these rules. No specific procedures are detailed within the provided text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of establishing these new standards are likely to include: * **Improved Product Quality and Safety:** The standards provide benchmarks for quality and safety, aiming to improve the reliability and safety of products and services across the affected industries. * **Enhanced Interoperability:** Standards like those for small-bore connectors in healthcare (IS 17964 Part 3) promote interoperability between devices and systems. * **Alignment with International Best Practices:** The alignment with ISO standards (as noted for several of the new IS) suggests an effort to adopt globally recognized best practices. * **Standardized Terminology:** The glossary of terms for Unani medicine (IS 18750 Part 7) aims to standardize terminology within that field. * **Improved Space System Reliability and Safety:** The various space system standards (IS 19220, IS 19249, IS 19279 Part 1, IS 19292) aim to improve the reliability and safety of space missions and systems. * **Mitigation of Environmental and Health Risks:** The standards related to asbestos emission prevention in ship recycling (IS 19295) aims to mitigate environmental and health risks. **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards on May 20, 2025, signifies a comprehensive effort to update and implement new Indian Standards across a wide array of sectors. These standards are likely to have a significant impact on product quality, safety, interoperability, and alignment with international best practices within the affected industries. The BIS, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation and enforcement of these new standards.

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