This page hosts the official Gazette of India notification behind the BIS update covering 19 new and revised Indian Standards — spanning safety footwear, solar glass, plastics, cement, agriculture equipment, irrigation, infrastructure, and healthcare services. The notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III–Section 4, No. 474, dated 29 July 2026, under BIS Notification Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1578).

For a detailed breakdown of what this update means for manufacturers — including the complete list of all 19 standards and what to do before the 21 January 2027 transition deadline — see our complete guide

The Gazette of India — Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4

What This Notification Covers

In summary, this Gazette notification establishes:

• 19 new and revised Indian Standards, effective from 21 July 2026.

• 16 revisions replacing earlier editions, and 3 entirely new standards.

• A transition period during which older editions remain valid concurrently, ending 21 January 2027.

• Coverage spanning safety footwear, solar glass, plastics, cement, agriculture equipment, irrigation, telecom infrastructure, and AYUSH healthcare services.

For the complete breakdown — including every standard by exact IS number, what each one covers, and what manufacturers should do before the transition deadline — read our full article

Also Read: BIS Issues 19 New & Revised Indian Standards — What Manufacturers Must Know (2026)

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