## Policy Analysis Report: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Notification - May 20, 2025
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), published on May 20, 2025. The notification pertains to the establishment and amendment of Indian Standards, aligning them with international standards and updating existing ones. The core purpose of this notification is to update and establish Indian standards related to various technical fields, ensuring quality control, safety, and alignment with international best practices. Key findings highlight the establishment of new standards, revisions of existing ones, and the concurrent enforcement of older standards until their withdrawal. This report focuses on the changes and new standards, providing an overview of their provisions and impact on stakeholders.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on May 20, 2025, as published in The Gazette of India. The analysis is solely based on the provided policy text and intends to inform affected industries about the changes and new standards introduced.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification is a set of amendments and establishment of new Indian Standards (IS) related to diverse fields such as statistical quality control, electrotechnical vocabulary, winding wires, voltage regulators, voltage sourced converters, uninterruptible power systems, semiconductor converters, space systems, bicycles and rotating electrical machines.
* **Core Objective(s):**
* To establish new Indian Standards across various technical domains.
* To revise and update existing Indian Standards, bringing them in line with current technologies and practices.
* To align Indian Standards with relevant international standards (e.g., IEC, ISO).
* To ensure quality control and safety in relevant industries.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification represents an amendment to existing standards and establishment of new standards. The underlying rationale is to maintain the relevance and applicability of Indian Standards. From the range of standards affected, it can be inferred that the BIS aims to enhance standardization across a broad spectrum of industries, addressing potential issues of outdated practices, technological advancements, and international harmonization. The notification addresses needs for updating standards to reflect the latest technologies and industry best practices.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification introduces a schedule detailing the new and revised Indian Standards. The following key changes are highlighted:
* **General Change:** The notification establishes new standards and revises existing ones across a range of technical areas, including statistical quality control (IS 397), electrotechnical vocabulary (IS 1885), winding wire drums (IS 2069), voltage regulators (IS 10161), voltage sourced converters (IS 16075), uninterruptible power systems (IS 16242), semiconductor converters (IS 16539), space systems (IS 19222), bicycles (IS 19307), rotating electrical machines (ISIEC TS 6003425), and audio-video/IT equipment (ISIEC 623681).
* **Specific examples of New/Revised standards and their effect:**
* **IS 397 Part 6:2025:** Establishes new EWMA control charts for process mean, replacing the 2018 version and incorporating revisions for statistical quality control during production. The revision aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of quality control processes.
* **IS 2069: 2025:** Revises the standard for drums for covered winding wires and strips. The third revision reflects advancements in the design and material requirements for these components.
* **IS 16242 Part 1:2025:** Revises the standard for UPS, incorporating amendments from IEC 620401:2017. This revision reflects advancements and updates in international safety requirements.
* **IS 19222: 2025:** Establishes new standards for space systems related to capability-based safety, dependability and quality assurance. This indicates a push for standardization in the aerospace sector.
* **IS 19307: 2025:** Establishes new standards for bicycle brakes specifications. This suggests a focus on improving safety standards for the bicycle industry.
* **Concurrent Enforcement and Withdrawal:** The notification specifies that in many cases, the older versions of the standards will remain in force concurrently until a specified withdrawal date (November 19, 2025), allowing industries time to adapt to the new standards.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the policy text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Manufacturers and producers of goods and equipment covered by the specific Indian Standards (e.g., electrical machines, winding wires, voltage regulators, UPS systems, semiconductors, space systems, bicycles).
* Testing and certification agencies involved in verifying compliance with Indian Standards.
* Consumers who rely on products that meet the specified safety and quality standards.
* The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) itself, as the regulatory body responsible for developing and enforcing these standards.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the primary responsible agency.
* **Timelines:** The notification specifies the dates of establishment for the new standards (May 19, 2025). It also includes withdrawal dates (November 19, 2025) for previous standards that will be superseded.
* **Procedures:** Companies will need to update their manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and product designs to comply with the new and revised standards. Certification bodies will need to update their testing protocols to align with the new standards.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes and impact of these changes include:
* **Improved Product Quality and Safety:** The revisions and new standards are expected to lead to improved quality and safety of products in the affected industries.
* **Enhanced Competitiveness:** Aligning with international standards can improve the competitiveness of Indian products in the global market.
* **Reduced Trade Barriers:** Harmonization with international standards can reduce technical barriers to trade.
* **Technological Advancement:** The updated standards can promote the adoption of new technologies and best practices in manufacturing and design.
**9. Conclusion:**
The BIS notification of May 20, 2025, represents a significant update to Indian Standards across a range of industries. The establishment of new standards and the revision of existing ones reflect the BIS's commitment to maintaining relevant, up-to-date, and internationally aligned standards. Affected industries must carefully review the details of the notification and take necessary steps to ensure compliance with the new requirements within the specified timelines. These changes are expected to have a positive impact on product quality, safety, and the competitiveness of Indian industries.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country where the Gazette is published
NEW DELHI: Location of publication, also the location of the Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Indian Standards: Organization that establishes and notifies Indian standards
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: A set of rules under which the Bureau of Indian Standards operates
Indian Standards: Standards established by the Bureau of Indian Standards
Department of Consumer Affairs: Government department under which the Bureau of Indian Standards operates
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Title of the publication
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Place where document is printed
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher of the document
IS 397 Part 6 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 397 Part 6 : 2018: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
ISO 78706 : 2024: International Standard
ISO 78706 : 2016: International Standard to be withdrawn
IS 1885 Part 89 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 1885 Part XXXI 1971: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IEC 60050221 : 1990: International Standard
IS 1885 Part XLI 1975: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IS 2069 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 2069 : 1991: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IS 10161 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 10161 1982: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IS 16075 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 16075 : 2013: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IEC 62501 : 2024: International Standard
IEC 62501 : 2009: International Standard to be withdrawn
IS 16242 Part 1 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 16242 Part 1 : 2014: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IEC 620401 : 2017: International Standard
IEC 620401 : 2008: International Standard
AMD 1 : 2021: Amendment to international standard
AMD 2 : 2022: Amendment to international standard
IS 16539 Part 1Sec 1 : 2025: Indian Standard
IS 6619 1972: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IEC 6014611 : 2024: International Standard
IS 16539 Part 1Sec 1 : 2017: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IEC 6014611 : 2009: International Standard
IS 19222 : 2025: Indian Standard
ISO 18667 : 2018: International Standard
IS 19307 : 2025: Indian Standard
ISIEC TS 6003425 : 2022: Indian Standard
IS 15880 : 2009: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
IS 15881 : 2009: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
ISIEC 623681 : 2023: Indian Standard
ISIEC 623681 : 2018: Indian Standard to be withdrawn
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण्ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 384] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रिार, मई 23, 2025/ज्य ष्े ठ 2, 1947
No. 384] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025/JYAISTHA 2, 1947
भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो
(उपभोक्त ा मामल े जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 20 मई, 2025
सिं भ:भ HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1237).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के
उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एतिद्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै की जिन भारतीय मानकों के जििरण
इसमें संलग्न अनूसूची के जद्वतीय स्ट्तंभ में दिये गये ह,ैं तीसरे स्ट्तभं में इंजगत जतजि को स्ट्िाजपत हो गये ह|ैं चौिे स्ट्तंभ में दिय े
गय े मानकों के जििरण, यदि कोई हो तो ि े भी साि-साि लाग ू रहगें े िब तक ि े पााँचि ें स्ट्तंभ में इंजगत जतजि को िापस जलए
िाने ह|ैं
3386 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
अनसु चू ी
क्रम स्ट्िाजपत भारतीय मानकों की संख्या, िर्भ प्रजतस्ट्िापन भारतीय मानकों, यदि िापस जलए िापस होने की
स.ं तिा िीर्भक जतजि िाने ह,ैं की संख्या, िर्भ तिा िीर्भक जतजि
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 19 मई 2025
आई एस 397 (भाग 6) : 2025 आई एस 397 (भाग 6) : 2018 19 निम्बर 2025
आई एस ओ 7870-6 : 2024 आई एस ओ 7870-6 : 2016
उत्पािन के िौरान सांजख्यकीय गुणता उत्पािन के िौरान सांजख्यकीय गुणता
जनयंत्रण की पद्धजतयााँ जनयंत्रण की प्रणाली
भाग 6 प्रदक्रया माध्य के जलए ईडब्ल्यूएमए भाग 6 ई डब्ल्यू एम ए जनयंत्रण चार्भ
जनयंत्रण चार्भ
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
2 19 मई 2025
आई एस 1885 (भाग 89) : 2025 आई एस 1885 (भाग XXXI) – 19 निम्बर 2025
1971
आई ई सी 60050-221 : 1990
जिद्युत तकनीकी िब्िािली
जिद्युत तकनीकी िब्िािली
भाग XXXI चुंबकत्ि
भाग 89 चुंबकीय पिािभ और अियि
आई एस 1885 (भाग XLI) – 1975
जिद्युत तकनीकी िब्िािली
भाग XLI गैर-पारस्ट्पररक
जिद्युतचुंबकीय घर्क
3 19 मई 2025
आई एस 2069 : 2025 आई एस 2069 : 1991 19 निम्बर 2025
जिद्युत प्रयोिनों के जलए ढके हुए लपेर्ने के जिद्युत प्रयोिनों के जलए ढके हुए
तारों एिं पजियों के जलए ड्रम — जिजिजि लपेर्ने के तारों एिं पजियों के जलए
ड्रम — जिजिजि
(तीसरा पुनरीक्षण)
(िसू रा पुनरीक्षण)
4 19 मई 2025
आई एस 10161 : 2025 आई एस 10161 – 1982 19 निम्बर 2025
मूविंग कॉइल िोल्र्ेि रेगुलेर्सभ — जिजिजि मूविंग कॉइल िोल्र्ेि रेगुलेर्सभ के
जलए जिजिजि
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)[भाग III—खण्ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
5 19 मई 2025
आई एस 16075 : 2025 आई एस 16075 : 2013 19 निम्बर 2025
आई ई सी 62501 : 2024 आई ई सी 62501 : 2009
उच्च िोल्र्ता दिि धारा (एचिीडीसी) पािर उच्च-िोल्र्ता दिि धारा
प्रेर्ण हते ु िोल्र्ेि चजलत पररितभक (एच.िी.डी.सी.) पािर प्रेर्ण हते ु
(िीएससी) िाल्ि — जिद्युत परीक्षण िोल्र्ेि चजलत पररितभक
(िी.एस.सी.) िाल्ि — जिद्युत
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
परीक्षण
6 19 मई 2025
आई एस 16242 (भाग 1) : 2025 आई एस 16242 (भाग 1) : 2014 19 निम्बर 2025
आई ई सी 62040-1 : 2017 + ए एम डी आई ई सी 62040-1 : 2008
1 : 2021 + ए एम डी 2 : 2022 सी एस
अबाजधत पॉिर प्रणाजलयॉ
िी
(यूपीएस)
अबाजधत पॉिर प्रणाजलयााँ (यूपीएस)
भाग 1 यूपीएस के जलए सामान्य एि ं
भाग 1 सुरक्षा अपेक्षाएाँ सुरक्षा अपेक्षाए ाँ
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
7 19 मई 2025
आई एस 16539 (भाग 1/अनुभाग 1) : आई एस 6619 – 1972 19 निम्बर 2025
2025
सेमीकंडक्र्र रेजक्र्फायर उपकरण के
आई ई सी 60146-1-1 : 2024 जलए सुरक्षा कोड
सेमीकंडक्र्र कन्िर्भर
भाग 1 सामान्य अपेक्षाएाँ और लाइन आई एस 16539 (भाग 1/अनुभाग
कम्यूर्ेरर्ड कन्िर्भर 1) : 2017
अनुभाग 1 आधारभूत अपेक्षाएाँ — जिजिजि आई ई सी 60146-1-1 : 2009
(पहला पुनरीक्षण) सेमीकंडक्र्र कन्िर्भर
भाग 1 सामान्य अपेक्षाएाँ एि ंलाइन
कम्यूर्ेरर्ड कन्िर्भर
अनुभाग 1 आधारभूत अपेक्षाओं की
जिजिजि
8 19 मई 2025
आई एस 19222 : 2025 लाग ूनहीं लाग ूनहीं
आई एस ओ 18667 : 2018
अंतररक्ष प्रणाजलयााँ — क्षमता आधाररत
सुरक्षा, जनभभरता और गुणििा आश्वासन
(एस डी एंड क्यू ए) कायभक्रम प्रबंधन4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
9 19 मई 2025
आई एस 19307 : 2025 लाग ूनहीं लाग ूनहीं
साइदकल ब्रेक — जिजिजि
10 19 मई 2025
आई एस/आई ई सी र्ी एस 60034-25 : आई एस 15880 : 2009 19 निम्बर 2025
2022
आईिीबीर्ी कन्िर्भर से जबिली की
जिद्युत घूणभन मिीनें आपूर्तभ िाले तीन फेज़ की केज़ प्रेरण
मोर्र — मागभिर्िभका
भाग 25 पािर ड्राइि जसस्ट्र्म में उपयोग की
िाने िाली ए.सी. जिद्युत मिीनें —
अनुप्रयोग मागभिर्िभका
आई एस 15881 : 2009
आईिीबीर्ी कन्िर्भर आपूर्तभ के जलए
जििेर् रूप से जडज़ाइन की गई तीन
फेज़ी केज़ प्रेरण मोर्र — जिजिजि
11 19 मई 2025
आई एस /आई ई सी 62368-1 : 2023 आई एस /आई ई सी 62368-1 : 19 निम्बर 2025
2018
ऑजडयो/िीजडयो, सूचना एिं संचार
प्रौद्योजगकी उपकरण ऑजडयो / िीजडयो, सूचना एिं संचार
प्रौद्योजगकी उपकरण
भाग 1 सुरक्षा अपेक्षाएाँ
भाग 1 सुरक्षा अपेक्षायें
(िसू रा पुनरीक्षण)
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
चित्रा गुप्ता वैज्ञाचिक जी एवं उप महाचिदशे क (हॉलमाचकिंग एवं ट्रेचिंग)
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./117/2025-26]
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th May, 2025
Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1237).—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 Indian standards, particulars of
which are given in the second column of the schedule hereto annexed have been established on the date indicated
against it in third column. The particulars of the standards, if any which are given in the fourth column shall also
remain in force concurrently till they are withdrawn on the date indicated against them in the fifth column.[भाग III—खण्ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
SCHEDULE
Sl No., Year & Title of the Indian Date of No. , Year & Title of the Date of
No. Standards Established Establishment Indian Standards to be Withdrawal
Withdrawn, if any
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
1 IS 397 (Part 6) : 2025 IS 397 (Part 6) : 2018
ISO 7870-6 : 2024 ISO 7870-6 : 2016
Methods for Statistical Quality Methods for Statistical Quality
Control During Production Control During Production
Part 6 EWMA Control Charts for Part 6 EWMA Control Charts
the Process Mean
(First Revision)
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
2 IS 1885 (Part 89) : 2025 IS 1885 (Part XXXI) – 1971
IEC 60050-221 : 1990 Electrotechnical Vocabulary
Electrotechnical Vocabulary Part XXXI Magnetism
Part 89 Magnetic Materials and
Components IS 1885 (Part XLI) – 1975
Electrotechnical Vocabulary
Part XLI Non-Reciprocal
Electromagnetic Components
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
3 IS 2069 : 2025 IS 2069 : 1991
Drums for Covered Winding Wires Drums for Covered Winding
and Strips for Electrical Purposes Wires and Strips for Electrical
— Specification Purposes — Specification
(Third Revision) (Second Revision)
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
4 IS 10161 : 2025 IS 10161 – 1982
Moving Coil Voltage Regulators Specification for Moving Coil
—Specification Voltage Regulators
(First Revision)
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
5 IS 16075 : 2025 IS 16075 : 2013
IEC 62501 : 2024 IEC 62501 : 2009
Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) Voltage Sourced Converter
Valves for High Voltage Direct (VSC) Valves for High-
Current (HVDC) Power Voltage Direct Current
Transmission — Electrical Testing 1 (HVDC) Power Transmission
(First Revision) — Electrical Testing
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
6 IS 16242 (Part 1) : 2025 IS 16242 (Part 1) : 2014
IEC 62040-1 : 2017 +AMD 1 : IEC 62040-1 : 2008
2021 + AMD 2 : 2022 CSV Uninterruptible Power Systems
Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
(UPS) Part 1 General and Safety
Part 1 Safety Requirements Requirements for UPS
(First Revision)6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
7 IS 16539 (Part 1/Sec 1) : 2025 IS 6619 – 1972
IEC 60146-1-1 : 2024 Safety Code for
Semiconductor Converters Semiconductor Rectifier
Equipment
Part 1 General Requirements and
Line Commutated Converters
Section 1 Basic Requirements — IS 16539 (Part 1/Sec 1) : 2017
Specification IEC 60146-1-1 : 2009
(First Revision) Semiconductor Converters
Part 1 General Requirements
and Line Commutated
Converters
Section 1 Specification
of Basic Requirements
19 May 2025 NA
8 IS 19222 : 2025 NA
ISO 18667 : 2018
Space Systems — Capability Based
Safety Dependability and Quality
Assurance (SD and QA)
Programme Management
19 May 2025 NA
9 IS 19307 : 2025 NA
Bicycles Brakes — Specification
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
10 IS/IEC TS 60034-25 : 2022 IS 15880 : 2009
Rotating Electrical Machines Three Phase Cage Induction
Part 25 a.c. Electrical Machines Motors When Fed from IGBT
Used in Power Drive Systems — Converters — Application
Application Guide Guide
IS 15881 : 2009
Three Phase Cage Induction
Motors Specifically Designed
for IGBT Converter Supply —
Specification
19 May 2025 19 November 2025
11 IS/IEC 62368-1 : 2023 IS/IEC 62368-1 : 2018
Audio/Video, Information and Audio/Video, Information and
Communication Technology Communication Technology
Equipment
Equipment
Part 1 Safety Requirements
Part 1 Safety Requirements
(Second Revision)
(First Revision)
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