The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on May 16 , 2025 under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has officially notified the establishment of several new Indian Standards, including a specification for Trackless Emulsion and various plastic-related standards.
As per Sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the BIS Rules, 2018, the following Indian Standards have been established effective May 2, 2025:
List of Newly Established Indian Standards
| Sl. No. | Standard No., Year & Title | Date of Establishment | To Be Withdrawn (if any) | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 18883 : 2025 — Trackless Emulsion — Specification | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 2 | IS 19109 : 2025 — ISO 5424 : 2022 Plastics — Industrial Compostable Straws | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 3 | IS 19161 : 2025 — ISO 16869 : 2008 Plastics — Fungistatic Compounds Assessment | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 4 | IS 19162 : 2025 — ISO 15314 : 2018 Plastics — Marine Exposure Methods | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 5 | IS 19163 : 2025 — PSA-Based Paper Tapes for Packaging — Specification | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 6 | IS 19165 : 2025 — ISO 22196 : 2011 Antibacterial Activity on Non-Porous Surfaces | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 7 | IS 19168 : 2025 — ISO 29664 : 2010 Plastics — Artificial Weathering | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 8 | IS 19169 : 2025 — ISO 21475 : 2019 Plastics — Spectral Degradation Methods | 02 May 2025 | NA | NA |
These standards aim to enhance the quality, safety, and sustainability benchmarks across various sectors, including construction, packaging, and environmental plastics. The inclusion of international ISO references reflects BIS’s alignment with global best practices.
For further details, stakeholders and industry professionals are encouraged to consult the official BIS publication or visit the BIS website.
