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

## Report on Amendments to Indian Standards - April 22, 2022 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on April 22, 2022, regarding amendments to several Indian Standards. The notification establishes amendments to five specific standards related to domestic pressure cookers, steel wire suspension ropes, hand-operated lifting machines, LPG regulators, and CNG cylinder valves. These amendments aim to update and revise the existing standards. The key finding is that these amendments will be enforced for a limited period, after which the original standard will again be in force. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of the notification published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on April 22, 2022, concerning amendments to Indian Standards. This analysis is based solely on the information presented within the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** These are amendments to existing Indian Standards. The core objective, inferred from the text, is to update and improve existing standards to reflect current technological advancements, safety requirements, or other relevant factors. The document explicitly states that these amendments are being notified "In pursuance of Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018." **4. Background and Rationale:** The reason for these specific amendments cannot be definitively determined from the provided text alone. However, based on the information available, it is likely that the amendments address specific issues or shortcomings identified in the original standards, aiming to improve their relevance, accuracy, and effectiveness. The amendments could be addressing issues of safety, performance, or compatibility with newer technologies. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces amendments to the following Indian Standards: * **IS 2347 : 2017 (Domestic Pressure Cooker Specification):** Amendment No. 5. This amendment is established on April 21, 2022, and will remain in force until October 20, 2022. The standard is under its Sixth Revision. * **IS 2365 : 2018 (Steel Wire Suspension Ropes for Lifts, Elevators and Hoists Specification):** Amendment No. 1. This amendment is established on April 21, 2022, and will remain in force until October 20, 2022. The standard is under its Second Revision. * **IS 5604 : 1984 (Specification for Hand-Operated Universal Gearless Pulling and Lifting Machines):** Amendment No. 1. This amendment is established on April 21, 2022, and will remain in force until May 20, 2022. The standard is under its First Revision. * **IS 9798 : 2013 (Low Pressure Regulators for Use with Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG Specification):** Amendment No. 3. This amendment is established on April 21, 2022, and will remain in force until October 20, 2022. The standard is under its Second Revision. * **IS 16988 : 2018 (Compressed Natural Gas Cylinder Valve Integrated with Solenoid Operation Remotely Controlled for Automotive Use Specification):** Amendment No. 1. This amendment is established on April 21, 2022, and will remain in force until May 20, 2022. The specific nature of the changes introduced by each amendment is *not* detailed in the provided text. The main effect of these changes is that after the dates specified in column 4, the product must conform to the original unamended standard. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience includes manufacturers, suppliers, and users of the products covered by the listed Indian Standards. This includes: * Manufacturers of domestic pressure cookers. * Manufacturers and suppliers of steel wire suspension ropes for lifts, elevators, and hoists. * Manufacturers of hand-operated lifting machines. * Manufacturers of LPG regulators. * Manufacturers of CNG cylinder valves for automotive use. Other stakeholders include testing laboratories, certification bodies, and consumers who rely on these products meeting the specified standards. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible agency for implementing and enforcing these amendments. * **Timelines:** Each amendment has a specific date of establishment (April 21, 2022) and a date until which the standard without the amendment shall remain in force. After the mentioned date, manufacturers should comply with the non-amended standard. * Industry would need to be aware of these dates. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these amendments is to improve the quality, safety, and performance of the products covered by the standards. Specific to this notification, manufacturers and suppliers must be aware of the limited enforcement window for each amendment and be prepared to revert to the unamended standard by the specified date. The impact of not complying with the unamended standard after the given date would likely result in products not meeting BIS standards **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards on April 22, 2022, establishes amendments to five Indian Standards. The key takeaway is that these amendments are enforced for a limited time, and that Industry must be aware of when enforcement ends. These standards are critical for ensuring the quality and safety of these products in the Indian market. Stakeholders should consult the full text of the amendments to understand the specific changes and their implications for their operations.

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