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

Published: 26 August 2026

BIS 19 New and Revised Indian Standards 2026

Table of Content

1. Introduction
2. What Has Changed in the Latest BIS Update?
3. Complete List of All 19 Standards
4. Key Standards Explained
5. Does a Revised Standard Make BIS Certification Mandatory?
6. What Should Manufacturers Do Before 21 January 2027?
7. Why Businesses Should Not Wait Until January 2027
8. About Absolute Veritas
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued 19 new and revised Indian Standards, bringing changes that touch manufacturers, importers, and testing laboratories across a wide spread of industries. The notification — Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1578), published in the Gazette of India on 23 July 2026 — covers products and services ranging from safety footwear and solar glass to plastics, cement, irrigation, infrastructure, and healthcare services.

There is one point businesses need to get right from the start: a revised Indian Standard does not automatically mean BIS certification has become mandatory for that product. Mandatory compliance depends on whether the product is separately covered under a Quality Control Order (QCO), a BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, or another product-specific regulation.

The updated standards took effect from 21 July 2026, while many earlier editions continue to run in parallel during a transition period. For several of the revised standards, the earlier editions are scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027 — giving businesses a defined window to prepare, but not a reason to wait.

What Has Changed in the Latest BIS Update?

The July 2026 notification breaks down as follows:

Particulars	Details
Total Standards Issued	19 new and revised Indian Standards
Revised/Replacement Standards	16, replacing or updating earlier editions
Newly Established Standards	3, with no earlier edition listed for withdrawal
Gazette Publication	Gazette of India, Part III–Section 4, No. 474, dated 29 July 2026
Effective Date	21 July 2026
Transition Period Ends	21 January 2027 (older editions withdrawn)

This transition window matters in practice — it gives manufacturers time to compare old and revised requirements, review technical documentation, and plan any additional testing before older editions are formally withdrawn. For a full, continuously updated list of every active Quality Control Order and WTO notification, see our QCO/WTO Order tracker.

Complete List of All 19 Standards

Based on the official Gazette notification, here is the full list of every standard covered by this update:

Sl No.	No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard Established	Date of Establishment	No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard to be Withdrawn, if any	Date of Withdrawal
1	IS 1989 (Part 1):2026 — Leather Safety Boots and Shoes — Specification, Part 1 for Miners (Fifth Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 1989 (Part 1)–1986 — Specification for Leather Safety Boots and Shoes, Part 1 for Miners (Fourth Revision)	21 January 2027
2	IS 1989 (Part 2):2026 — Leather Safety Boots and Shoes — Specification, Part 2 for Heavy Metal Industries (Fifth Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 1989 (Part 2):1986 — Specification for Leather Safety Boots and Shoes, Part 2 for Heavy Metal Industries (Fourth Revision)	21 January 2027
3	IS 2553 (Part 3):2026 — Safety Glass — Specification, Part 3 Solar Applications (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 2553 (Part 3):2019 — Safety Glass — Specification, Part 3 Solar Applications	21 January 2027
4	IS 5306:2026 — Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Food Grade — Specification (Third Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 5306:1996 — Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Food Grade — Specification (Second Revision)	21 January 2027
5	IS 5867:2026 — Leather Board for Footwear Insole — Specification (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 5867–1970 — Specification for Leather Boards for Insole	21 January 2027
6	IS 6452:2026 — High Alumina Cement for Structural Use — Specification (Second Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 6452:1989 — High Alumina Cement for Structural Use — Specification (First Revision)	21 January 2027
7	IS 7324:2026 — Brix Hydrometers — Specification (Second Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 7324–1983 — Specification for Brix Hydrometers (First Revision)	21 January 2027
8	IS 7328:2026 — Polyethylene (PE) Material for Moulding and Extrusion — Specification (Third Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 7328:2020 — Specification for Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion (Second Revision); IS 10146–1982 — Specification for Polyethylene for its Safe Use in Contact with Foodstuffs, Pharmaceuticals and Drinking Water	21 January 2027
9	IS 7585:2026 — Wines — Methods of Test (Second Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 7585:1995 — Wines — Methods of Analysis (First Revision)	21 January 2027
10	IS 8122 (Part 1):2026 — Combine Harvester, Part 1 Terminology (Second Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 8122 (Part 1):1994 — Test Code for Combine Harvester-Thresher, Part 1 Terminology (First Revision)	21 January 2027
11	IS 8122 (Part 2):2026 — Combine Harvester, Part 2 Test Code (Second Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 8122 (Part 2):2000 — Combine-Harvester-Thresher — Test Code, Part 2 Performance Test (First Revision)	21 January 2027
12	IS 9374:2026 — Flour Milling Industry — Glossary (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 9374–1979 — Glossary of Terms Relating to Flour Milling Industry	21 January 2027
13	IS 11233:2026 — Design and Construction of Foundations for Radar and Satellite Tracking Antennas, Microwave, Mobile and Television Towers — Code of Practice (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 11233–1985 — Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Radar Antenna, Microwave and TV Tower Foundations	21 January 2027
14	IS 15284 (Part 1):2026 — Design and Construction for Ground Improvement — Code of Practice, Part 1 Stone Columns (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 15284 (Part 1):2003 — Design and Construction for Ground Improvement — Guidelines, Part 1 Stone Columns	21 January 2027
15	IS 15284 (Part 2):2026 — Design and Construction for Ground Improvement — Code of Practice, Part 2 Preconsolidation Using Vertical Drains (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 15284 (Part 2):2004 — Design and Construction for Ground Improvement — Guidelines, Part 2 Preconsolidation Using Vertical Drains	21 January 2027
16	IS 17425:2026 — Irrigation Equipment — Quick Coupled Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems — Specification (First Revision)	21 July 2026	IS 17425:2020 — Irrigation Equipment — Quick Coupled Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems — Specification	21 January 2027
17	IS 19535:2026 / ISO 3036:2025 — Board — Determination of Puncture Resistance Using a Pendulum Device	21 July 2026	NA	NA
18	IS 19655 (Part 6):2026 — Handmade Paper — Specification, Part 6 for Certificates	21 July 2026	NA	NA
19	IS 19792:2026 — Pharmacovigilance Centre for Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU & H) Systems — Service Requirements	21 July 2026	NA	NA

Key Standards Explained

Safety Footwear
Two revised standards affect footwear used in high-risk industrial settings:

IS 1989 (Part 1):2026 — Leather Safety Boots and Shoes for Miners
IS 1989 (Part 2):2026 — Safety Footwear for Heavy Metal Industries

The earlier 1986 editions will continue during the transition period and are scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027. Manufacturers supplying safety footwear to mining and heavy metal industries should review the revised requirements and assess whether changes are needed in product specifications, testing, or quality-control procedures. For broader context on how footwear categories fall under mandatory BIS compliance, see our guide to BIS Certification for Footwear.

Solar Glass
IS 2553 (Part 3):2026 introduces revised requirements relating to safety glass used in solar applications. The earlier 2019 edition is scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027. Manufacturers and suppliers in the solar glass sector should review the revised requirements and determine whether their current products and test reports continue to meet applicable requirements. The IS 2553 standard series also covers safety glass for other applications, including architectural and building use (Part 1) and road transport vehicles (Part 2) — manufacturers working across multiple applications should confirm which specific part applies to their product line.

Plastics and Polyethylene Materials
IS 7328:2026 — Polyethylene (PE) Material for Moulding and Extrusion — replaces the earlier editions IS 7328:2020 and IS 10146:1982, both scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027. This update is particularly relevant to manufacturers using polyethylene material for moulding and extrusion applications. Businesses should review material specifications, testing methods, product quality requirements, and technical documentation against the revised standard.

High Alumina Cement
IS 6452:2026 replaces the 1989 edition of the standard governing High Alumina Cement (HAC) for structural use. Manufacturers of high alumina cement should review the revised chemical and physical requirements against their current production and testing processes ahead of the 21 January 2027 withdrawal date for the 1989 edition.

Does a Revised Standard Make BIS Certification Mandatory?

This is the most important point for manufacturers and importers to get right.

A common misunderstanding is: "BIS has revised the standard, so BIS certification is now mandatory." That is not necessarily correct.

The publication, establishment, or revision of an Indian Standard by itself does not automatically make BIS certification compulsory. Mandatory certification depends on the applicable regulatory framework. A product may require mandatory compliance if it is covered by a:

Quality Control Order (QCO)
BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme
Product-specific regulation
Government notification

Businesses should not assume that every product mentioned in the latest BIS standards update requires a BIS licence. Instead, they should first determine whether their particular product is subject to a mandatory certification requirement — a process our team handles as part of every BIS ISI Mark certification engagement.

What Should Manufacturers Do Before 21 January 2027?

The transition period should be treated as an opportunity to prepare rather than a reason to delay.

Review the Revised Standard: Read the applicable revised standard carefully and identify what has changed from the previous edition.
Compare Old and New Requirements: Check product specifications, performance requirements, testing procedures, materials, and other technical requirements.
Update Technical Documentation: Review product specifications, drawings, manufacturing procedures, quality-control documents, and existing test reports.
Check BIS Applicability: Determine whether your product is covered by a QCO or another mandatory BIS requirement. A revised standard alone does not establish mandatory certification.
Plan Testing Early: If additional or revised testing is required, contact an appropriate BIS-recognized laboratory well before the transition deadline.
Review Existing BIS Certification: Where BIS certification is already mandatory, check whether your existing licence, product models, test reports, or supporting documents need to be updated to the revised standard.

Why Businesses Should Not Wait Until January 2027

21 January 2027 may appear to be several months away, but compliance changes can take time. Manufacturers may need to modify product specifications, arrange testing, update technical documents, and complete applicable certification procedures. Delaying these activities could create unnecessary pressure close to the withdrawal date.

Starting early allows businesses to identify compliance gaps and address them without disrupting production or market supply.

The Key Takeaway: The latest BIS update involving 19 new and revised Indian Standards is significant because it affects a broad range of industries. But businesses should remember that a revised Indian Standard and mandatory BIS certification are two different things. If your product is covered by one of the revised standards, use the transition period to understand the changes, compare the old and new requirements, review your documentation, and confirm whether mandatory BIS compliance applies.

About Absolute Veritas

Absolute Veritas is a leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) consultancy with over 15 years of expertise, headquartered in New Delhi, India. We help manufacturers, importers, and brand owners track evolving Indian Standards and determine exactly when a revision translates into a mandatory BIS compliance requirement.

From reviewing revised standards against your existing product specifications, to coordinating testing at BIS-recognized laboratories, to managing the complete BIS ISI Mark and FMCS certification process, our team ensures your business stays ahead of transition deadlines rather than scrambling to meet them.

Contact us today at cs@absoluteveritas.com for expert guidance on the latest BIS standards updates and mandatory compliance requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does a revised Indian Standard automatically make BIS certification mandatory?

No. A revised or newly published standard is a technical update. Mandatory certification only applies if the product is separately covered under a Quality Control Order (QCO), a BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, or another government notification.

When do the older editions of these standards get withdrawn?

21 January 2027, for the standards that have a transition period. Until then, both the older and revised editions remain valid concurrently.

How many standards were revised versus newly created in this update?

16 standards are revisions or replacements of earlier editions, and 3 are entirely new standards with no prior edition being withdrawn.

Which safety footwear standards were updated?

IS 1989 (Part 1):2026 for leather safety boots and shoes for miners, and IS 1989 (Part 2):2026 for safety footwear used in heavy metal industries. Both replace 1986 editions.

Where can I find the official Gazette notification for this update?

This update 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). The full notification is available to view or download above.

How can I find out if my product needs mandatory BIS certification?

Absolute Veritas can review your product against current QCOs and Conformity Assessment Schemes to confirm whether mandatory certification applies, and guide you through the revised standard's requirements if it does.