The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released an extensive notification announcing the establishment of new Indian Standards across key sectors including information technology, footwear, air pollution monitoring, chemicals, lifting machinery, electrical systems, and safety of industrial machinery.
Issued under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the notification also specifies older standards that will continue concurrently until their scheduled withdrawal on 15 April 2026, allowing industries sufficient transition time.
All newly established standards carry an effective date of 15 October 2025.
📊 Table: Newly Established Standards & Withdrawal Schedule
| Sl. No. | Newly Established Standard (No., Year & Title) | Date of Establishment | Standard to Be Withdrawn | Withdrawal Date |
| 1 | IS/ISO/IEC 2382-37: 2022 — Information Technology – Vocabulary Part 37: Biometrics | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 2 | IS 3735: 2025 — Canvas Shoes, Rubber Sole — Specification (Third Revision) | 15 Oct 2025 | IS 3735: 1996 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 3 | IS 5182 (Part 30): 2025 — Air Pollution – Methods for Measurement: Metals in Particulate Matter | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 4 | IS 8540: 2025 — Liquid Glass Cleaner — Specification (Second Revision) | 15 Oct 2025 | IS 8540: 1986 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 5 | IS 11657: 2025 — Phosphorus Oxychloride, Technical — Specification (Second Revision) | 15 Oct 2025 | IS 11657: 2020 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 6 | IS 17900 (Part 7/Sec 1): 2025 — Lifts for Special Applications: Lifts Used in Under-Construction Buildings | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 7 | IS 19118: 2025 / IEC TS 63394: 2023 — Safety of Machinery: Functional Safety of Safety-Related Control Systems | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 8 | IS 19383: 2025 — Audiometric Test Room — Specification | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 9 | IS/IEC 62477-1: 2022 — Safety Requirements for Power Electronic Converter Systems & Equipment: Part 1 General | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
| 10 | IS/IEC 62477-2: 2018 — Safety Requirements for Power Electronic Converter Systems & Equipment: Part 2 (1 kV AC / 1.5 kV DC up to 36 kV AC / 54 kV DC) | 15 Oct 2025 | NA | NA |
🔍 Sector-Wise Overview of New Standards
1️⃣ Information Technology & Biometrics
- IS/ISO/IEC 2382-37:2022 standardizes biometric terminology for enhanced digital identity, authentication systems, and interoperable biometric platforms.
- Supports growing use of biometrics in e-governance, fintech, and security frameworks.
2️⃣ Footwear Standards Updated
- IS 3735:2025 (Third Revision) modernises quality specifications for canvas shoes with rubber soles, improving durability, material testing, and safety parameters.
- Replaces the 1996 version, which will be withdrawn in April 2026.
3️⃣ Air Pollution Monitoring Strengthened
- IS 5182 (Part 30):2025 introduces standardized methods to measure metals in particulate matter in ambient air.
- Enables more accurate monitoring of heavy metal pollution—critical for environmental assessments and public health studies.
4️⃣ Chemical Industry Standard Revised
- IS 11657:2025 updates specifications for Phosphorus Oxychloride, a key industrial and laboratory chemical.
- Enhances chemical purity norms, test methods, and safety requirements.
5️⃣ Consumer Products: Glass Cleaner Specification Updated
- IS 8540:2025 replaces the 1986 specification for liquid glass cleaners, aligning with modern chemical safety rules and performance expectations.
6️⃣ Machinery & Safety Systems
Lifts in Under-Construction Buildings
- IS 17900 (Part 7/Sec 1):2025 sets safety and operational standards for lifts used during building construction—ensuring worker safety and equipment reliability.
Machinery Functional Safety
- IS 19118:2025 / IEC TS 63394:2023 offers guidelines on functional safety for safety-related control systems, supporting automation, industrial machinery, and robotics.
7️⃣ Power Electronic Converter Systems
Two standards strengthen electrical equipment safety:
- IS/IEC 62477-1:2022 — General safety requirements
- IS/IEC 62477-2:2018 — Safety norms for high-voltage power electronic converters up to 54 kV DC
These ensure safer design, installation, and performance of power electronic equipment in renewable energy systems, industrial drives, and smart grids.
8️⃣ Audiometric Test Room Standard Introduced
- IS 19383:2025 provides acoustic and structural specifications for audiometric rooms, ensuring accurate hearing assessment in clinics and hospitals.
📌 Overall Industry Impact
The latest BIS notification provides:
- Up-to-date global alignment with ISO/IEC and IEC technical standards
- Improved product safety and consumer protection
- Modernized environmental and chemical testing frameworks
- Enhanced machinery and electrical system safety
- Clear compliance timelines through April 2026
These standards collectively strengthen India’s technical infrastructure across manufacturing, healthcare, digital systems, and industrial safety.