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

## Report on Amendments to Indian Standards for Rubber and Tactical Boots **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding amendments to two existing Indian Standards: IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 (All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots for Occupational Purposes) and IS 17012 : 2018 (High Ankle Tactical Boots with PU Rubber Sole Specification). The notification establishes Amendment No. 2 to IS 5557 Part 2 and Amendment No. 1 to IS 17012, both effective from August 11, 2021, and valid until February 10, 2022. This report outlines the key changes, affected stakeholders, and potential impacts of these amendments based solely on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a concise overview of the amendments notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to the Indian Standards IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 and IS 17012 : 2018, as detailed in the provided government policy text. The analysis focuses on identifying the changes, their rationale, and potential implications for relevant industries. **3. Policy Overview:** * This report analyzes amendments to two existing Indian Standards: * IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 (All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots for Occupational Purposes) * IS 17012 : 2018 (High Ankle Tactical Boots with PU Rubber Sole Specification) * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the notification, is to update and maintain the quality and performance standards for rubber gum boots, ankle boots used for occupational purposes and tactical boots with PU rubber soles, ensuring they meet current industry and user needs. **4. Background and Rationale:** These are amendments to existing standards. The rationale for these specific amendments, based on the limited provided text, is likely driven by a need to address specific issues identified since the initial publication of IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 and IS 17012 : 2018. These issues may include evolving industry practices, new material technologies, or feedback from users or manufacturers requiring updates to the original specifications. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses on the specific changes introduced by the amendments. * **Amendment No. 2 to IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 (All Rubber Gum Boots and Ankle Boots for Occupational Purposes):** The *provided text* does not contain specifics on what part of the standard is being amended and the nature of the new rule or provision. Therefore, we cannot explain the difference or the effect of this specific change beyond its existence. * **Amendment No. 1 to IS 17012 : 2018 (High Ankle Tactical Boots with PU Rubber Sole Specification):** The *provided text* does not contain specifics on what part of the standard is being amended and the nature of the new rule or provision. Therefore, we cannot explain the difference or the effect of this specific change beyond its existence. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the titles of the amended standards, the primary target audience and stakeholders include: * Manufacturers of all rubber gum boots and ankle boots for occupational purposes. * Manufacturers of high ankle tactical boots with PU rubber soles. * Organizations and individuals procuring or using these types of footwear for occupational or tactical applications. * Testing and certification bodies involved in assessing compliance with these Indian Standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body for establishing and notifying these amendments. * **Timelines:** The amendments are effective from August 11, 2021, and will remain in force until February 10, 2022. Manufacturers and other stakeholders will need to ensure compliance with the amended standards within this timeframe. * **Further Information:** The notification indicates that copies of the amendments are available for sale at BIS offices and can be downloaded online from the BIS website (http:www.standardsbis.in). **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these amendments is to ensure that all rubber gum boots, ankle boots for occupational purposes and high ankle tactical boots with PU rubber soles manufactured and sold in India meet the updated quality and performance requirements as stipulated in the amended Indian Standards. This will likely lead to: * Improved product quality and performance. * Enhanced safety for users of these types of footwear. * Increased competitiveness for manufacturers who comply with the updated standards. **9. Conclusion:** The notification from the Bureau of Indian Standards regarding amendments to IS 5557 Part 2 : 2018 and IS 17012 : 2018 represents an important update to quality standards for rubber boots and tactical boots. While the provided text lacks specific details of the amendments, it is crucial for manufacturers, procurers, and users of these products to obtain the full text of the amendments from BIS to ensure compliance and understand the implications of the changes. The short validity period (until February 10, 2022) suggests that these amendments may be subject to further review and potential revision in the near future.

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