Establishment and Withdrawal of Indian Standards by BIS

Notification / Circular No.: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1508) dated March 24, 2026

Applicable Act / Rule: Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018

The Bureau of Indian Standards notifies establishment of new and revised Indian Standards under Rule 15(1) of the BIS Rules, 2018. These standards apply to products, processes, and systems requiring conformity with BIS specifications. Earlier standards notified under respective IS numbers continue to remain in force concurrently until their specified withdrawal dates. This notification updates and replaces earlier versions of standards, including revisions issued in prior years.

The following Indian Standards have been established with effect from 23 March 2026, along with corresponding withdrawal timelines:

  1. IS 1146 : 2026 (Third Revision) – Rubber and Plastics Containers for Lead-Acid Storage Batteries
    Earlier Standard: IS 1146 : 1981 (Second Revision)
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  2. IS 7391 (Part 1) : 2026 (First Revision) – Cotton Covered Copper Conductors (Round)
    Earlier Standard: IS 7391 (Part 1) : 1974
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  3. IS 7391 (Part 2) : 2026 (First Revision) – Cotton Covered Copper Conductors (Rectangular)
    Earlier Standard: IS 7391 (Part II) : 1974
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  4. IS 15429 : 2026 (First Revision) – Storage, Installation and Maintenance of DC Motors
    Earlier Standard: IS 15429 : 2004
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  5. IS 16179 : 2026 (First Revision) – Statistical Methods for Evaluation of Conformity
    Earlier Standard: IS 16179 (Part 1) : 2014
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  6. IS 16463 (Part 22) : 2026 – Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices (Telecom & Signalling)
    Earlier Standard: Not applicable
  7. IS/IEC 60947-4-1 : 2023 (Third Revision) – Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear
    Earlier Standard: IS/IEC 60947-4-1 : 2018
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026
  8. IS/IEC TS 61936-0 : 2023 – High Voltage Installations (Design & Safety Principles)
    Earlier Standard: Not applicable
  9. IS/IEC 61936-2 : 2023 (First Revision) – Power Installations (DC)
    Earlier Standard: IS/IEC TS 61936-2 : 2015
    Withdrawal Date: 23 September 2026

All earlier standards shall remain in force concurrently until the respective withdrawal dates.

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