The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has released a comprehensive update establishing 17 new Indian Standards across domains like aeronautics, astronautics, automotive safety, space systems, marine technology, and cybersecurity.
This move, under Sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the BIS Rules, 2018, modernizes India’s technical vocabulary and operational frameworks to align with international ISO standards. The new standards are effective from May 5, 2025, and older versions (where applicable) will remain valid until November 5, 2025.
🔑 Key Highlights:
- Three parts of the Aeronautical Glossary (IS 7879) revised after 50 years.
- Multiple ISO-aligned space system standards adopted as Indian Standards.
- Revisions cover aircraft equipment, road vehicle safety, and cyber safety onboard ships.
- Transitional period of 6 months provided for industry adaptation.
📋 Summary Table of Key Changes
| Sl. No. | New Indian Standard (IS) No. & Title | Date of Establishment | Withdrawn Standard (if any) | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 7879 (Part 1): 2025 – Glossary: General | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part I): 1975 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 2 | IS 7879 (Part 2): 2025 – Glossary: Motion of Aircraft | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part II): 1975 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 3 | IS 7879 (Part 3): 2025 – Glossary: Structure | 05 May 2025 | IS 7879 (Part III): 1975 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | IS 11437: 2025 – Air Cargo Equipment | 05 May 2025 | IS 11437: 1985 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | IS 16137 (Part 2): 2025 – Braking Coefficient – Pendulum Method | 05 May 2025 | IS 16137 (Part 2): 2014 | 05 Nov 2025 |
| 6 | IS 19075 (Part 3): 2025 – Space Systems: Commissioning Report | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 7 | IS 19242: 2025 – Space Project Management Guidelines | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 8 | IS 19244: 2025 – Spacecraft Interface Control Document | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 9 | IS 19251: 2025 – Project Management Structures in Space Systems | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 10 | IS 19259: 2025 – Flight Environment Telemetry Processing | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 11 | IS 19261 (Part 1): 2025 – Surface Cleanliness of Fluid Systems | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 12 | IS 19264: 2025 – Earth’s Ionosphere Model (IRI) | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 13 | IS 19268: 2025 – Microdot Systems – Product Spec. | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 14 | IS 19281 (Part 1): 2025 – CGH2 Fuel Systems: Safety Requirements | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 15 | IS 19281 (Part 2): 2025 – CGH2 Fuel Systems: Test Methods | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 16 | IS 19293: 2025 – Ship Cyber Safety Assessment | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
| 17 | IS 19294: 2025 – Ship Recycling – Hazardous Material Location | 05 May 2025 | NA | NA |
⚙️ Industry Takeaway:
Organizations across aerospace, space exploration, automotive engineering, shipping, and cybersecurity must now update compliance frameworks, training modules, and system documentation in accordance with these new standards. The overlap period till November 5, 2025, provides necessary lead time for industry-wide adoption.
