- November 12, 2026
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BIS Announces 28 New and Revised Indian Standards: Are Your Products Ready for the April 2027 Transition?
The Standardisation framework of India has been evolving. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the introduction of 28 new Indian Standards that will start functioning from 6th October 2026, as per its recent circular. Meanwhile, eight old standards will be canceled as of 6th April 2027.
These standards cover various engineering and industrial sectors such as materials and precision instruments, conveyor belts, and pharmaceuticals.
What should businesses do? Manufacturers need to assess the compliance of their products and processes with BIS regulations in advance.
At a Glance: What's changing?
The BIS has announced 28 new Indian Standards, and both the new standards and the previous standards can be applied till April 6, 2027, when the eight standards are going to be revoked.
Particulars | BIS Update |
Newly established standards | 28 |
Establishment date | 6 October 2026 |
Earlier standards identified for withdrawal | 8 |
Scheduled withdrawal date | 6 April 2027 |
Transition arrangement | Concurrent operation of corresponding old and new standards |
What is Meant by Concurrent Operations?
Companies will remain able to operate with the older versions at the same time as the new version within the set transition period. However, by April 6, 2027, the older eight versions shall be phased out.
A Better Insight Into the Newly Introduced Standards
The latest announcement includes standards belonging to different industrial and some technical sectors. A complete list follows below.
A. Construction, Engineering and Precision Gauging
S. No. | Newly Established Indian Standard | Subject |
1 | IS 3115:2026 | Lime Based Blocks – Specification (Third Revision) |
2 | IS 3455:2026 | Gauging Practice for Plain Workpieces (Second Revision) |
3 | IS 6232:2026 | Cast Iron Box Angle Plates – Specification (First Revision) |
4 | IS 6987:2026 | Precision Polygons – Specification (First Revision) |
B. Belt Drives and Conveyor Belt Standards
S. No. | Newly Established Indian Standard | Subject |
5 | IS 15148:2026 | Belt Drives – Electrical Conductivity of Antistatic Belts: Characteristics and Test Methods |
6 | IS 16365:2026 | Light Conveyor Belts – Determination of the Coefficient of Friction |
7 | IS 17114:2026 | Conveyor Belts with Textile Carcass – Widths and Lengths |
8 | IS 17496:2026 | Textile Conveyor Belts – Full Thickness Tensile Strength, Elongation at Break and Elongation at the Reference Load – Test Method |
C. Geometrical Product Specifications and Surface Texture Measurement
BIS has established multiple standards under the IS 18431 series, covering surface texture measurement, instrument characteristics, calibration and verification.
S. No. | Newly Established Indian Standard | Subject |
9 | IS 18431 (Part 1):2026 | Indication of Surface Texture |
10 | IS 18431 (Part 2):2026 | Terms, Definitions and Surface Texture Parameters |
11 | IS 18431 (Part 6):2026 | Classification of Methods for Measuring Surface Texture |
12 | IS 18431 (Part 72):2026 | XML File Format X3p |
13 | IS 18431 (Part 600):2026 | Metrological Characteristics for Areal Topography Measuring Methods |
14 | IS 18431 (Part 601):2026 | Design and Characteristics of Contact (Stylus) Instruments |
15 | IS 18431 (Part 602):2026 | Design and Characteristics of Non-Contact (Confocal Chromatic Probe) Instruments |
16 | IS 18431 (Part 603):2026 | Design and Characteristics of Non-Contact (Phase Shifting Interferometry) Instruments |
17 | IS 18431 (Part 604):2026 | Design and Characteristics of Non-Contact (Coherence Scanning Interferometry) Instruments |
18 | IS 18431 (Part 605):2026 | Design and Characteristics of Non-Contact (Point Autofocus Probe) Instruments |
19 | IS 18431 (Part 607):2026 | Nominal Characteristics of Non-Contact (Confocal Microscopy) Instruments |
20 | IS 18431 (Part 700):2026 | Calibration, Adjustment and Verification of Areal Topography Measuring Instruments |
21 | IS 18431 (Part 701):2026 | Calibration and Measurement Standards for Contact (Stylus) Instruments |
D. Dimensional Measurement and Industrial Applications
S. No. | Newly Established Indian Standard | Subject |
22 | IS 19839:2026 | Dimensional Measuring Equipment – Design and Metrological Characteristics of Micrometers for External Measurements |
23 | IS 19840:2026 | Guidelines for the Evaluation of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Test Uncertainty |
24 | IS 19926:2026 | Refuse Collection Vehicles – Vocabulary, Classification and Requirements for Commercial Specifications |
E. Pharmaceutical, Homoeopathy, Textile and Tea Standards
S. No. | Newly Established Indian Standard | Subject |
25 | IS 19933:2026 | Anhydrous Calcium Sulphate for Pharmaceutical Use – Specification |
26 | IS 19935 (Part 1):2026 | Biochemic Tablets for Use in Homoeopathy – Specification, Part 1: Calcarea Sulphurica |
27 | IS 19936:2026 | Textiles – Biaxial Tensile Properties of Woven Fabric – Determination of Elasticity Properties Using a Cruciform Test Piece |
28 | IS 19937:2026 | Tea – Classification of Tea Types |
The above 28 standards were established on 6th October, 2026.
Eight Early Indian Standards Scheduled for Withdrawal
Simultaneously with new editions, BIS has specified eight early Indian Standards which will remain in force until 6th April, 2027.
The table below provides information on the early editions and the latest editions.
S. No. | New Indian Standard | Earlier Standard to Be Withdrawn | Withdrawal Date |
1 | IS 3115:2026 | IS 3115:1992 | 6 April 2027 |
2 | IS 3455:2026 | IS 3455:1971 | 6 April 2027 |
3 | IS 6232:2026 | IS 6232:1971 | 6 April 2027 |
4 | IS 6987:2026 | IS 6987:1973 | 6 April 2027 |
5 | IS 15148:2026 | IS 15148:2015 | 6 April 2027 |
6 | IS 16365:2026 | IS 16365:2015 | 6 April 2027 |
7 | IS 17114:2026 | IS 17114:2019 | 6 April 2027 |
8 | IS 17496:2026 | IS 17496:2021 | 6 April 2027 |
Why Should Businesses Pay Attention?
Revisions to Indian Standards affect multiple aspects of a company's quality and compliance management of a product.
Depending on the nature of the revision, companies may need to consider:
- Product Specifications: If the revised standard lays down new/additional/different requirements, whether existing products can still meet the requirements.
- Testing Requirements: If the revised standard lays down new test methods or performance requirements.
- Quality Control Systems: Need for Modification of Internal Inspection and Manufacturing Controls
- Technical records: The latest developments in some product areas may require modification of the manuals, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Certification: Requirement of BIS Licences and Certification
Failing to make changes in accordance with the provisions of the BIS Rules, 2021, may cause some conflicts in the existing business operations.
Your Compliance Action Plan Before 6th April 2027
The aim during this transitional phase is to make as many improvements as possible.
Below are some actions that can be taken during this transitional phase:
Step 1: Identify Applicability
Determine if the 28 new standards apply to your product/service.
Step 2: New vs Old Standards
For the 8 removed standards, compare these with the new standards to see if they have any requirements that may impact your product/service.
Step 3: Testing & Parameters
See if there are any new requirements for testing/parameters and if you need to make changes.
Step 4: BIS Document Review
See what changes may need to be made to your BIS licence/s, supporting technical documentation, and quality documents.
Step 5: Plan for Transition
Plan out what improvements and changes will need to be made to your products/services/documents in plenty of time before the 6th April 2027.
Key Note: Are these Standards Mandatory?
Introduction of a new Indian Standard does not mean that all products will be required to be certified to this standard by BIS.
If a standard is mandatory, then it will be identified in the Quality Control Order (QCO) and/or other government notifications.
Thus, companies must distinguish between:
- Establishment of a standard: BIS sets or changes technical requirements in relation to a product or an application;
- Mandatory certification: A government notification obligates compliance with a certain Indian Standard as well as certification requirements that accompany it.
You should check the relevant QCO to see what certification requirements apply to your product.
UMSPCS Perspective: Turning Standard Updates into Compliance Readiness
As a manufacturer, it is key to stay in line with the BIS notifications. Understanding the impact of new notified standards on your current certification and quality processes requires detailed technical analysis.
With over 6 years of experience in Compliance, we can support you in understanding the impact of new regulatory changes and what the next steps would be. We have supported over 600 product compliance requirements across various industries.
We can support you with:
- Identifying the Applicable Indian Standards (AIS)
- Understanding the applicability of QCO
- Testing
- Creating technical documentation
- Application submission
- Factory Audits & certification support.
Conclusion
The latest BIS notification shows how India is progressing with their technical standards. As there are 28 new standards and 8 removed standards on 6 April 2027, it is important that companies within the affected industries start to look at the latest changes.
It is key to identify what standards apply to you and understand the technical changes so that you can determine if any changes need to be made to your current certification/quality processes.
Don’t leave it until the last minute to understand your compliance requirements!
UMSPCS can provide BIS certification, Standard Identification/QCO Applicability, Testing, Regulatory Documentation, and more. We can help you understand what regulatory requirements apply to you and what the next steps are.
Read more also: BIS QCO Update- Brings 90 Electrical Appliances Under Regulation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
28 new or revised Indian Standards have been set on 6 October 2026.
Engineering, Construction Materials, Conveyor Belts, Measurement Systems, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles & Tea.
No, certification will only become mandatory if it is stated in the applicable QCO/Government notification
Yes, it is advised that Manufacturers review their product specifications/testing/quality documents to ensure they align with the latest standard.
Not automatically. Manufacturers need to check what the latest requirements are from BIS and whether there are any instructions on withdrawing the product from the market.
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