The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has released a notification dated 8th May 2025 announcing the establishment of 20 updated Indian Standards across various sectors including leather testing, orthopedic tools, radio frequency cables, and human resource management.
The new standards were established on 05 May 2025, with older versions scheduled for withdrawal on 05 November 2025, where applicable. These updates reflect the latest international alignment and industry practices, ensuring Indian manufacturing and quality benchmarks remain globally competitive.
Key Highlights of BIS Notification – May 2025
| Sl No. | New Standard | Established | Withdrawn Standard | Withdrawal Date |
| 1 | IS 5914 (Pt 13):2025 (Leather Softness) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 2 | IS 6191 (Pt 7):2025 (Leather Colour Fastness) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 3 | IS 7109:2025 (Ortho Staple Starter) | 05 May 2025 | IS 7109:1973 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | IS 7111:2025 (Ortho Staple Inserter) | 05 May 2025 | IS 7111:1973 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | IS 7632:2025 (Detonators) | 05 May 2025 | IS 7632:1975 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 6 | IS 10963:2025 (Hoof Testing Forceps) | 05 May 2025 | IS 10963:1984 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 7 | IS 12002:2025 (Cement Plant Air Pollution) | 05 May 2025 | IS 12002:1987 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | IS 14487:2025 (Leather Area Measurement) | 05 May 2025 | IS 14487:1997 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 9 | IS 14583:2025 (Suede Lining Leather) | 05 May 2025 | IS 14583:1998 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 10 | IS 14686 (Pt 3):2025 (RF Semi-Flexible Cables) | 05 May 2025 | IS 14686 (Pt 3):2018 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 11 | IS 14686 (Pt 4):2025 (RF Semi-Rigid Cables) | 05 May 2025 | IS 14686 (Pt 4):2012 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 12 | IS 16139 (Pt 1):2025 (Workplace Air – Isocyanates) | 05 May 2025 | IS 16139 (Pt 1):2014 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 13 | IS 16139 (Pt 2):2025 (Workplace Air – Amines) | 05 May 2025 | IS 16139 (Pt 2):2014 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 14 | IS 17148 (Pt 3):2025 (Sulfur Dioxide Measurement) | 05 May 2025 | IS 17148 (Pt 3):2020 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 15 | IS 19204:2025 (HRM — Learning & Development) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 16 | IS 19205:2025 (HRM — Employee Engagement) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 17 | IS 19248:2025 (Euphorbia neriifolia Spec.) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 18 | IS/IEC 61169-24:2019 (RF Connectors) | 05 May 2025 | IS 5054 (Pt 24):2007 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 19 | IS/IEC 61196-8:2023 (Semi-Flexible Fluoropolymer Cables) | 05 May 2025 | IS/IEC 61196-8:2012 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 20 | IS/IEC 62807-3:2023 (Outdoor Hybrid Cables) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
These changes are part of BIS’s ongoing efforts to update national standards in line with modern technological advancements and international norms such as ISO and IEC. The updates aim to enhance product quality, consumer safety, and industry efficiency.
For more details, stakeholders are advised to refer to the official BIS notification or visit the BIS website.
