In a significant update from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), eight Indian Standards have been officially established on June 17, 2025. These standards span across industries such as domestic gas appliances, lubrication equipment, sports goods, and geophysical instruments. The move ensures enhanced quality, safety, and technological relevance of products manufactured and sold in India.
Per the BIS Rules, 2018, these newly revised and first-time revised standards will supersede previous versions on December 17, 2025, giving manufacturers and stakeholders a six-month transition window.
🔍 Key Highlights of the Notification:
- 8 new Indian Standards have been established.
- Covers sectors such as LPG appliances, sports equipment, lubricating devices, and hydrological measurement tools.
- Older standards will remain valid concurrently until December 17, 2025.
📋 Summary Table of Standards Notified by BIS:
| Sl. No. | New Standard (IS No. & Year) | Title | Date of Establishment | Withdrawn Standard(s) | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 4246 : 2025 | Domestic Gas Stove and Built-in Hob for Use with LPG — Specification (Sixth Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 4246 : 2002 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 2 | IS 7794 : 2025 | Manual Portable Grease Guns — Specification (Second Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 7794 : 1984 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 3 | IS 11672 : 2025 | Tungsten Carbide Buttons and Inserts for Use in DTH Bits — Specification (First Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 11672 : 1986 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 4 | IS 14279 : 2025 | Lubricating Equipment — Barrel Transfer Pumps for Grease — Specification (First Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 9772 : 1981, IS 14279 : 1995 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 5 | IS 15755 : 2025 | Hydrometry — Geophysical Logging for Hydrogeological Purposes — Guidelines (First Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 15755 : 2007 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 6 | IS 15836 (Part 3) : 2025 | Ergonomic Design for the Safety of Machinery — Anthropometric Data (First Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 15836 (Part 3) : 2008 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 7 | IS 17150 : 2025 | Mini Domestic Water Heater for Use with PNG — Specification (First Revision) | 17 June 2025 | IS 17150 : 2019 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 8 | IS 19312 : 2025 | Inflatable Balls — Specification | 17 June 2025 | IS 417 (Part 1 to VI), IS 11729 : 1986 | 17 Dec 2025 |
📝 Conclusion:
The BIS’s initiative reflects a proactive stance towards aligning Indian standards with evolving technologies and international benchmarks. Stakeholders are advised to take note of these changes and prepare for the transition accordingly by updating their manufacturing and quality assurance processes.
