## Policy Analysis Report: Notification of Indian Standards by the Bureau of Indian Standards
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes two notifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) concerning the establishment of new and revised Indian Standards. The notifications, published in the Gazette of India on June 18, 2021, pertain to lactometers and dairy whitener, and infantometers and stadiometers. The core purpose is to ensure quality and standardization within the respective industries. The key findings indicate the establishment of updated standards for lactometers and dairy whitener, along with the introduction of new standards for infantometers and stadiometers. Older standards for lactometers and dairy whitener are slated for withdrawal.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of two notifications published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding newly established and revised Indian Standards. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notifications, focusing on their objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and anticipated impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* These notifications do not amend a single existing policy, rather they notify the establishments of standards, some of which replace existing ones.
* **Core Objective(s):** To establish and maintain standards for specific products (lactometers, dairy whitener, infantometers, and stadiometers) to ensure quality, safety, and reliability. This is inferred from the fact of their being "standards".
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Lactometers and Dairy Whitener Amendments:** The earlier standards are replaced by new versions, indicating likely need for updates due to technological advancements, changing industry practices, or the need to improve product quality.
* **New Policy for Infantometers and Stadiometers:** The establishment of new standards for infantometers and stadiometers suggests a previously unaddressed need for standardization within the manufacturing and use of these devices, possibly driven by increased market demand or emerging quality concerns.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section highlights changes brought about via new standards.
* **Lactometers:** IS 9585 : 2021, a revised specification for lactometers, was established on May 31, 2021. It supersedes IS 9585 : 1980, which will be withdrawn on November 30, 2021. This indicates a revision of the existing lactometer standard, likely incorporating advancements or improvements to the original specification.
* **Dairy Whitener:** IS 12299 : 2021, a revised specification for dairy whitener, was established on May 31, 2021. It supersedes IS 12299 : 1998, which will be withdrawn on May 30, 2022. This signifies an update to the dairy whitener standard, potentially reflecting changes in manufacturing processes or consumer preferences.
* **Infantometers:** IS 17582 : 2021, a new specification for infantometers, was established on June 10, 2021. This is a new standard, with no previous standard listed for withdrawal.
* **Stadiometers:** IS 17583 : 2021, a new specification for stadiometers, was established on June 10, 2021. This is also a new standard, with no previous standard listed for withdrawal.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* Manufacturers of lactometers, dairy whitener, infantometers, and stadiometers.
* Testing laboratories and quality control agencies involved in verifying compliance with these standards.
* Consumers of dairy whitener and users of lactometers, infantometers, and stadiometers.
* Organizations involved in the dairy industry (for lactometers and dairy whitener).
* Healthcare providers and organizations using infantometers and stadiometers.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency:** Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is responsible for establishing, publishing, and maintaining these standards.
* **Timelines:** Specific withdrawal dates are provided for the older lactometer and dairy whitener standards, indicating a transition period for industries to adopt the new standards.
* **Enforcement:** While not explicitly stated in the provided text, it can be inferred that BIS will likely conduct conformity assessments and audits to ensure compliance with these standards.
* **Access to Standards:** The notification states that copies of the standards are available for sale and online download from BIS.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Lactometer and Dairy Whitener Standards:** The intended outcome is to improve the quality and reliability of lactometers and dairy whitener available in the market. Adherence to the new standards may lead to better product consistency and enhanced consumer confidence.
* **Infantometer and Stadiometer Standards:** The establishment of standards aims to ensure the accuracy and reliability of these measurement devices, crucial for healthcare and research purposes. This standardization should contribute to improved data collection and analysis in relevant fields.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notifications issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards represent a significant step towards ensuring quality and standardization in the lactometer, dairy whitener, infantometer, and stadiometer industries. By establishing new and updated standards, the BIS aims to enhance product reliability, improve data accuracy, and promote consumer confidence. The specific transition timelines for the lactometer and dairy whitener standards provide a clear roadmap for manufacturers and stakeholders to adapt to the new requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Bureau of Indian Standards: An organization that establishes and notifies Indian standards.
Department of Consumer Affairs: The department under which the Bureau of Indian Standards operates.
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: Rules governing the operation of the Bureau of Indian Standards.
IS 9585 : 2021: Indian Standard specification for Lactometers Specification, established on 31 May 2021.
IS 9585 : 1980: Previous version of Indian Standard specification for Lactometers, to be withdrawn on 30 Nov 2021.
IS 12299 : 2021: Indian Standard Dairy Whitener Specification, established on 31 May 2021.
IS 12299 : 1998: Previous version of Indian Standard Dairy Whitener Specification, to be withdrawn on 30 May 2022.
Manak Bhavan, New Delhi: Headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Standards located in Delhi.
Kolkata, West Bengal: Regional Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Chandigarh: Regional Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Regional Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Regional Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Bengaluru, Karnataka: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Faridabad, Haryana: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Guwahati, Assam: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Hyderabad, Telangana: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Jaipur, Rajasthan: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Nagpur, Maharashtra: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Patna, Bihar: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Pune, Maharashtra: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Rajkot, Gujarat: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Kochi, Kerala: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
Vishakhapatanam, Andhra Pradesh: Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards
J. ROY CHOWDHURY: Scientist 'G' DDG Standardization
IS 17582 : 2021: Indian Standard Specification for Infantometer, established on 10 June 2021.
IS 17583 : 2021: Indian Standard Specification for Stadiometer, established on 10 June 2021.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 246] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रिार, िून 18, 2021/ज्य ष्े ठ 28, 1943
No. 246] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021/JYAISHTHA 28, 1943
भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो
(उपभोक्त ा मामल े जि भाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 4 िून, 2021
सिं भ:भ HQ-PUB012/1/2020-PUB-BIS (168).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के
उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एति्द्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै की जिन भारतीय मानकों के जििरण
इसम ें संलग्न अनूसूची के जद्वतीय स्ट्तंभ म ें दिय े गय े ह,ैं तीसरे स्ट्तभं म ें इंजगत जतजि को स्ट्िाजपत हो गय े ह ैं| चौिे स्ट्तंभ म ें दिय े
गय े मानकों के जििरण, यदि कोई हो तो ि े भी साि-साि लाग ू रहगें े िब तक ि े पााँचिें स्ट्तंभ म ें इंजगत जतजि को जनरस्ट्त न
हो िाय ें |
अनुसूची
क्रम स्ट्िाजपत भारतीय मानकों की सख्ं या, िर् भतिा प्रजतस्ट्िापन जतजि भारतीय मानकों, यदि िापस िापस होंन ेकी
स.ं जतजि
िीर्भक जलए िान ेह,ैं की सख्ं या, िर्भ
तिा िीर्भक
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 आई एस 9585 : 2021 31 मई 2021 आई एस 9585 : 1980 30 निम्बर
लैक्टोमीटर ─ जिजिजि लक्ै टोमीटर ─ जिजिजि 2021
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
3318 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
2 आई एस 12299 : 2021 31 मई 2021 आई एस 12299 : 1998 30 मई 2022
डेयरी व्हाइटनर ─ जिजिजि डेयरी व्हाइटनर ─ जिजिजि
(िसू रा पुनरीक्षण) (पहला पुनरीक्षण)
इन मानकों की प्रजतयााँ भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो, मानक भिन, 9 बहािरु िाह ज़फर माग,भ नई दिल्ली 110 002, क्षेत्रीय
कायाभलयों: कोलकाता, चंडीगढ़, चेन्नई, मुम्बई तिा िाखा कायाभलयों : अहमिाबाि, बेंगलरुु , भोपाल, भुबनेश्वर, कोयम्बटूर,
िेहरािनू , फरीिाबाि, गाजज़याबाि, गुिाहाटी, हिै राबाि, ियपुर, िम् मू, िमिेिपुर, लखनऊ, नागपुर, परिानू, पटना,
पुण,े रायपुर, रािकोट, कोजि, जििाखापटनम में जबक्री हते ु उप्लब्ध ह.ैं भारतीय मानकों को
http://www.standardsbis.in पर आनलाईन खरीिा/ डाउनलोड दकया िा सकता है|
ि.े राय चौधरी, िैज्ञाजनक 'िी' एिं उपमहाजनिेिक (मानकीकरण – पी एिं एम)
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./111/2021-22]
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th June, 2021
Ref. HQ-PUB012/1/2020-PUB-BIS (168).—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.
SCHEDULE
Sl No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards Date of No. , Year & Title of the Date of
No. Established Establishment Indian Standards to be withdrawal
withdrawn, if any
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 IS 9585 : 2021 31 May 2021 IS 9585 : 1980 30 Nov 2021
Lactometers ─ Specification Specification for Lactometers
(First Revision)
2 IS 12299 : 2021 31 May 2021 IS 12299 : 1998 30 May 2022
Dairy Whitener ─ Specification Dairy Whitener ─
(Second Revision) Specification
(First Revision)
Copies of these standards are available for sale with Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah
Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002; Regional Offices: Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai and Branch Offices:
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Guwahati,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Parwanoo, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Kochi,
Vishakhapatanam. Online purchase/downloading of Indian Standards can be made at http://www.standardsbis.in.
J. ROY CHOWDHURY, Scientist 'G' & DDG (Standardization − P & M)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./111/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 10 िून, 2021
संिभभ: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (169).—भारतीय मानक ब्यरू ो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के
उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एति्द्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै की जिन भारतीय मानकों के जििरण
इसम ें संलग्न अनूसूची के जद्वतीय स्ट्तंभ म ें दिय े गय े ह,ैं तीसरे स्ट्तभं म ें इंजगत जतजि को स्ट्िाजपत हो गय े ह ैं| चौिे स्ट्तंभ म ें दिय े
गय े मानकों के जििरण, यदि कोई हो तो ि े भी साि-साि लाग ू रहगें े िब तक ि े पााँचिें स्ट्तंभ म ें इंजगत जतजि को जनरस्ट्त न
हो िाय ें |
अनुसूची
क्रम स्ट्िाजपत भारतीय मानकों की सख्ं या, िर् भ प्रजतस्ट्िापन जतजि भारतीय मानकों, यदि िापस जलए िापस होंन ेकी
स.ं जतजि
तिा िीर्भक िान ेह,ैं की सख्ं या, िर् भतिा
िीर्भक
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 आई एस 17582 : 2021 10 िून 2021 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
जििु मीटर के जलए जिजििता
2 आई एस 17583 : 2021 10 िून 2021 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
स्ट्टेजडयोमीटर के जलए जिजििता
इन मानकों की प्रजतया ाँ भारतीय मानक ब्यरू ो, मानक भिन, 9 बहािरु िाह ज़फर माग,भ नई दिल्ली 110002, क्षेत्रीय
कायाभलयों:कोलकाता, चंडीगढ़, चेन्नई, मुम्बई तिा िाखा कायाभलयों : अहमिाबाि, बेंगलुरु, भोपाल, भुबनेश्वर, कोयम्बटूर,
िेहरािनू , फरीिाबाि, गाजज़याबाि, गुिाहाटी, हिै राबाि, ियपुर, िम् मू, िमिेिपुर, लखनऊ, नागपुर, परिानू, पटना,
पुण,े रायपुर, रािकोट, कोजि, जििाखापटनम में जबक्री हते ु उप्लब्ध ह.ैं भारतीय मानकों को
http://www.standardsbis.in पर आनलाईन खरीिा/ डाउनलोड दकया िा सकता है |
ि.े राय चौधरी, िैज्ञाजनक 'िी' एिं उपमहाजनिेिक (मानकीकरण – पी एिं एम)
[जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./111/2021-22]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 10th June, 2021
Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (169).—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.
SCHEDULE
Sl No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards Date of No. , Year & Title of the Date of
No. Established Establishment Indian Standards to be withdrawal
withdrawn, if any
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 IS 17582 : 2021 10 June 2021 NA NA
Specification for Infantometer4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
2 IS 17583 : 2021 10 June 2021 NA NA
Specification for Stadiometer
Copies of these standards are available for sale with Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah
Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002; Regional Offices: Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai and Branch Offices:
Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Guwahati,
Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Parwanoo, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Kochi,
Vishakhapatanam. Online purchase/downloading of Indian Standards can be made at http://www.standardsbis.in.
J. ROY CHOWDHURY, Scientist 'G' & DDG (Standardization − P & M)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./111/2021-22]
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