BIS Establishes Updated Standards for Rubber, Packaging, and More

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently on September 23rd 2024 announced significant updates regarding the establishment and withdrawal of various Indian standards. This notification outlines important changes that impact a range of industries and sectors. The date of Establishment and date of withdrawal for Indian Standard Particulars include particulars such as Rubber or Plastic Coated Fabrics.

In accordance with Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the BIS has established several new standards, effective September 12, 2024. Alongside these new standards, older versions will be withdrawn on specified dates. This ensures that the standards remain relevant and aligned with international practices.

Highlights of the Established Standards

Below are the newly established standards along with details about their withdrawal counterparts:

  1. IS 7016 (Part 14) : 2024
    • Title: Rubber or Plastic Coated Fabrics — Methods of Test Part 14 Low Temperature Impact Test (Second Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 7016 (Part 14) : 2003 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  2. IS 7570 : 2024
    • Title: Fork Arms and Attachments of Fork Lift Trucks — Glossary of Terms (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 7570 – 1975 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  3. IS 7595 (Part 2) : 2024
    • Title: Otter Boards — General Requirements Part 2 Rectangular Horizontally Curved Otter Boards (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 7595 (Part II) – 1976 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  4. IS/ISO 8528 (Part 5) : 2022
    • Title: Generating Sets (Second Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS/ISO 8528 (Part 5) : 2018 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  5. IS 9733 : 2024
    • Title: Packaging — General Rules for Performance Test Schedules (Second Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 9733 : 2015 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  6. IS 13730 (Part 0/Sec 2) : 2024
    • Title: Enamelled Rectangular Copper Wire (Third Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 13730 (Part 0/Sec 2) : 2018 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  7. IS 14413 : 2024
    • Title: Two Wheeled Motor Vehicles — Controls, Tell-Tales and Indicators (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 14413 : 1996 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  8. IS 15611 (Part 1) : 2024
    • Title: Industrial Trucks — Verification of Stability Part 1 Single-Side-Loading Trucks (Second Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 15611 (Part 1) : 2018 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  9. IS 15891 (Part 1) : 2024
    • Title: Nonwovens — Methods of Test Part 1 Determination of Mass Per Unit Area (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 15891 (Part 1) : 2011 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  10. IS 15891 (Part 3) : 2024
    • Title: Nonwovens — Methods of Test Part 3 Determination of Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break Using the Strip Method (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 15891 (Part 3) : 2011 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  11. IS 15891 (Part 14) : 2024
    • Title: Nonwovens — Methods of Test Part 14 Coverstock Wetback (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024
    • Withdrawn: IS 15891 (Part 14) : 2017 (effective until March 12, 2025)
  12. IS 15891 (Part 18) : 2024
    • Title: Nonwovens — Methods of Test Part 18 Determination of Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break Using the Grab Tensile Test (First Revision)
    • Established: September 12, 2024

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