Notification/Circular No.: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1518) | Gazette No. 263 | CG-DL-E-16042026-271839 dated April 1, 2026
Applicable Act/Rule: Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018
Applicable Section/Rule: Rule 15, Sub-rule (1)
Effective Date: March 30, 2026 (date of establishment of all standards listed)
Bureau of Indian Standards (Department of Consumer Affairs) has notified the establishment of 13 Indian Standards under Rule 15(1) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The notification specifies that the standards listed in Column 2 of the Schedule have been established on the dates indicated in Column 3. Where prior standards exist, as listed in Column 4, those shall remain in force concurrently until withdrawal on the dates indicated in Column 5.
The following Indian Standards have been established with effect from March 30, 2026. Where a superseded standard exists, it remains in concurrent force until September 30, 2026.
Standards established with concurrent withdrawal of prior versions on September 30, 2026:
IS 6510 : 2026 — Suction Type Endometrial Biopsy Curette — Specification (First Revision). Supersedes IS 6510 – 1971.
IS 6436 : 2026 — Thoracic Surgery Instruments — Rib Spreader, Finochietto’s Pattern, Adult Size — Specification (Second Revision). Supersedes IS 6436 : 1989 (First Revision).
IS 6589 : 2026 — Gynaecological Instruments — Forceps, Uterine Dressing, Bozemann’s Pattern — Shape and Dimensions (Second Revision). Supersedes IS 6589 : 1992 (First Revision).
IS 7039 : 2026 — Medical Laboratory Glassware — Culture Tube with Screw Cap — Specification (First Revision). Supersedes IS 7039 – 1973.
IS 7080 (Part 1) : 2026 — MTP Suction Apparatus — Specification, Part 1 Manually Operated (Third Revision). Supersedes IS 7080 (Part 1) : 1992 (Second Revision).
IS 7432 : 2026 — Myomectomy Clamp, Bonney’s Pattern — Specification (First Revision). Supersedes IS 7432 – 1974.
IS 10156 : 2026 — Cannula, Intra-Uterine, Hysterosalpingography — Specification (First Revision). Supersedes IS 10156 – 1982.
Standards established with no prior version to be withdrawn:
IS 16463 (Part 32) : 2026 / IEC 61643-32 : 2017 — Low-Voltage Surge Protective Devices — Part 32 Surge Protective Devices Connected to the d.c. Side of Photovoltaic Installations — Selection and Application Principles. Established March 30, 2026. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
IS 19804 : 2026 / ISO 33406 : 2024 — Approaches for the Production of Reference Materials with Qualitative Properties. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
IS 19805 : 2026 / ISO 33407 : 2024 — Production of Pure Organic Substance Certified Reference Materials — Guidance. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
IS 19806 : 2026 / ISO 33405 : 2024 — Reference Materials — Approaches for Characterization and Assessment of Homogeneity and Stability. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
IS 19807 : 2026 / ISO 33401 : 2024 — Reference Materials — Contents of Certificates, Labels and Accompanying Documentation. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
IS 19808 : 2026 / ISO 33403 : 2024 — Reference Materials — Requirements and Recommendations for Use. No prior standard. No withdrawal applicable.
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