In a significant move aimed at enhancing quality and safety across various sectors, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced amendments to several Indian standards on September 20th 2024.
Key Highlights of the Notification
The BIS notification references Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. The following amendments have been established:
1. IS 517: 2020 – Specification for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)
- Amendment No. 2
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This amendment updates the specifications regarding the purity and application of methanol, an important industrial chemical.
2. IS 1448 [P : 154]: 2012 – Methods of Test for Petroleum and its Products
- Amendment No. 1
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This standard relates specifically to the determination of the oxidation stability of middle-distillate fuels, ensuring better performance and longevity of these products.
3. IS 7532: 2018 – Soft Soap — Specification
- Amendment No. 1
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This amendment addresses the formulation and quality criteria for soft soap, an essential product in both household and industrial applications.
4. IS 10512: 2003 – Method for Determination of Wax Content in Bitumen
- Amendment No. 1
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
The amendment to this standard improves the methods for assessing the wax content in bitumen, which is critical for road construction and other applications.
5. IS 10951: 2020 – Specification for Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion
- Amendment No. 3
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This amendment focuses on enhancing the specifications for polypropylene materials, ensuring better quality for manufacturers using these materials in various applications.
6. IS 11356 (Part 1): 2023 – Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex — Specification
- Amendment No. 1
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This standard addresses the specifications for non-carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber latex, a critical component in various rubber products.
7. IS 17079: 2019 – Rubber Modified Bitumen (RMB) — Specification
- Amendment No. 1
- Establishment Date: September 9, 2024
- Validity Period: Until March 8, 2025
This amendment provides updates to the specifications for rubber modified bitumen, which is used in high-performance road construction.
