19 Indian Standards Updated by BIS: Check If Your Product Is Affected

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued 19 new and revised Indian Standards, bringing important changes for manufacturers, importers, testing laboratories and other businesses across several industries.

The latest notification, issued on 23 July 2026, covers products and services ranging from safety footwear and solar glass to plastics, cement, irrigation, infrastructure and healthcare services.

However, there is one important point businesses should understand:

A revised Indian Standard does not automatically mean that BIS certification has become mandatory.

Mandatory BIS compliance depends on whether a product is covered under a Quality Control Order (QCO), BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, product-specific regulation or another government notification.

The updated standards came into effect from 21 July 2026, while many earlier editions will continue concurrently during the transition period. For several revised standards, the earlier editions are scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027.

This gives businesses time to prepare but they should not wait until the deadline.

What Has Changed in the Latest BIS Update?

The latest BIS notification includes -

• 16 new or revised standards replacing or updating earlier editions
• 3 newly established standards for which no earlier edition is listed for withdrawal
• A transition period for several revised standards up to 21 January 2027

The changes cover a broad range of industries, making this an important update for businesses that manufacture, import or use products covered by these standards.

The transition period is particularly important because it allows manufacturers to compare the old and revised requirements, review their existing documentation and make necessary changes before the older editions are withdrawn.

Important BIS Standards Covered by the Update

Safety Footwear

Two important revised standards relate to safety footwear -

• 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 therefore review the revised requirements and assess whether changes are needed in product specifications, testing or quality-control procedures

Solar Glass

The solar industry is also affected by the latest update.

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 the applicable requirements.

Plastics and Polyethylene Materials

Another important update is -

• IS 7328:2026 – Polyethylene (PE) Material for Moulding and Extrusion

The revised standard replaces the earlier editions IS 7328:2020 and IS 10146:1982, which are scheduled for withdrawal on 21 January 2027. This update is particularly relevant to manufacturers using polyethylene materials for moulding and extrusion applications. Businesses should review their material specifications, testing methods, product quality requirements and technical documentation against the revised standard.

Other Industries Covered

The notification is not limited to footwear, solar products and plastics. It covers standards across a wide variety of industries, including -

• High Alumina Cement
• Food-grade Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
• Brix Hydrometers
• Combine Harvesters
• Flour Milling
• Radar and Mobile Towers
• Ground Improvement
• Sprinkler Irrigation
• Wines
• Handmade Paper
• Pharmacovigilance Centres

This wide coverage means businesses from very different sectors should check whether any of the updated standards apply to their products or operations.

Does a Revised Standard Make BIS Certification Mandatory?

This is the most important point for manufacturers and importers.

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

Therefore, 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.

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.

1. Review the Revised Standard: Read the applicable revised standard carefully and identify what has changed from the previous edition.

2. Compare Old and New Requirements: Check product specifications, performance requirements, testing procedures, materials and other technical requirements.

3. Update Technical Documentation: Review product specifications, drawings, manufacturing procedures, quality-control documents and existing test reports.

4. 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.

5. Plan Testing Early: If additional or revised testing is required, contact an appropriate BIS-recognized laboratory well before the transition deadline.

6. Review Existing BIS Certification: Where BIS certification is already mandatory, manufacturers should check whether their 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.

The transition period gives businesses time. Using that time wisely can make the compliance process smoother and help avoid last-minute testing, documentation and certification delays.