BIS Issues New & Revised Standards for Multiple Product Categories – Key Deadlines and Compliance Steps
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has officially published a notification (Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated 20th May 2025) announcing the establishment of new and revised Indian Standards for multiple product categories.
This update impacts all manufacturers, importers, and suppliers who are currently manufacturing or planning to manufacture products falling under these standards.
Updates:
11 Indian Standards have been revised/established to align with updated international standards (ISO/IEC).
Some of the important standards are below:
| Standard | Product Category | Date |
| IS/IEC 62368-1: 2023 | Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment.: Safety Requirements (2nd Revision) | 19 November 2025 |
| IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 | Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS): Safety Requirements (aligns with IEC 62040 series). | 19 November 2025 |
| IS 397 (Part 6): 2025 | Methods for Statistical Quality Control during Production. | 19 November 2025 |
Please refer to the attached official notification for the complete list of revised standards and the date of withdrawal for each.
Important Deadline:
The current (older) versions of the affected standards will remain valid only until 19th November 2025. Post this date, they will be officially withdrawn.
What Manufacturers Need to Do:
- Identify if any of your products fall under any of the notified standards.
- Coordinate with BIS-recognized labs and certification bodies to update test reports and marking labels.
- Make sure all future production follows the new specifications
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