The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has announced the establishment of two new Indian Standards aimed at improving product quality and safety across the chemical and consumer goods sectors.
The standards were officially established on October 30, 2025, as per Notification No. HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1350), in accordance with Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.
Newly Established Standards
- IS 19377:2025 — 2,4-Di-Tertiary Butyl Phenol — Specification
This standard defines the quality, purity, and testing requirements for 2,4-Di-Tertiary Butyl Phenol, a key chemical used as an antioxidant and stabilizer in industrial applications. - IS 19412:2025 — Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) — Specification
This standard sets quality parameters and safety benchmarks for incense sticks, ensuring consistency in fragrance, burning time, and material safety for consumers.
Both standards are newly established and do not replace any previous versions.
Key Details
- Notification Date: November 3, 2025
- Date of Establishment: October 30, 2025
- No Previous Standards Withdrawn: Not Applicable
- Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Department of Consumer Affairs
Significance
These new standards reflect BIS’s ongoing efforts to enhance manufacturing quality, ensure consumer protection, and promote standardization across diverse industries. By setting specifications for both industrial chemicals and consumer products, BIS continues to support the nation’s quality infrastructure and export competitiveness.