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The Bureau of Indian Standards notifies the establishment of new Indian Standards in pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.

Detailed Summary

The Bureau of Indian Standards, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, issued a notification on March 18, 2026 (Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1491)), in accordance with Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018. This notification establishes eighteen new Indian Standards, all effective from March 17, 2026. These established standards include revisions for existing specifications such as IS 447: 2026 for Rubber Hoses for Welding (Fifth Revision), IS 1448 (Part 149): 2026 for Diesel Fuel Assessment of Lubricity (Third Revision), IS 5190: 2026 for Packaging of Natural Rubber Latex (Second Revision), and new standards like IS 19630: 2026 for Naturopathy Back Massage Therapy. Several older Indian Standards, including IS 447-1988 and IS 1448 (Part 149): 2020, are concurrently in force and are scheduled for withdrawal on September 17, 2026. The notification was signed by CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training).

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-27032026-271281 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 199] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026/ CHAITRA 2, 1948 New Delhi, the 18th March, 2026 Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1491). 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] [PART III-SEC.4] 3 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III-SEC.4] CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./778/2025-26] BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (Department of Consumer Affairs) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 18th March, 2026 Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1491).—In pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Indian standards, particulars of which are given in the second column of the schedule hereto annexed have been established on the date indicated against it in third column. The particulars of the standards, if any which are given in the fourth column shall also remain in force concurrently till they are withdrawn on the date indicated against them in the fifth column. SCHEDULE Sl. No. | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards Established | Date of Establishment | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards to be Withdrawn, if any | Date of Withdrawal (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) 1 | IS 447: 2026 ISO 3821: 2019 Rubber Hoses for Welding — Specification (Fifth Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 447-1988 Specification for Rubber Hose for Welding (Fourth Revision) | 17 September 2026 2 | IS 1448 (Part 149): 2026 ISO 12156-1: 2023 Petroleum and its Products — Methods of Test Part 149 Diesel Fuel Assessment of Lubricity Using the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) — Test Method (Third Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 1448 (Part 149): 2020 ISO 12156-1:2018 Methods of Test for Petroleum and its Products Part 149 Diesel Fuel Assessment of Lubricity Using the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) — Test Method (Second Revision) | 17 September 2026 3 | IS 1448 (Part 213): 2026 Petroleum and its Products — [PART III-SEC.4] Methods of Test Part 213 Determination of Elements in Un-Used Lubricating Greases by Inductively Coupled Plasma — Atomic Emission Spectrometer | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 4 | IS 5190: 2026 Code of Packaging of Natural Rubber Latex in Drums (Second Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 5190: 1993 Code of Packaging of Natural Rubber Latex in Drums (First Revision) | 17 September 2026 5 | IS 6954: 2026 Caustic Potash — Code of Safety (First Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 6954-1973 Code of Safety for Caustic Potash | 17 September 2026 6 | IS 9786: 2026 Vinyl Chloride (VCM) — Code of Safety (First Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 9786-1981 Code of Safety for Vinyl Chloride (VCM) | 17 September 2026 7 | IS 12076: 2026 Precipitated Silica for Rubber Industry — Specification (First Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 12076-1986 Specification for Precipitated Silica for Rubber Industry | 17 September 2026 8 | IS 14127: 2026 Insoluble (Amorphous) Sulphur for Rubber Industry — Specification (First Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 14127: 1995 Insoluble (Amorphous) Sulphur for Rubber Industry — Specification | 17 September 2026 9 | IS 14424: 2026 ISO 20058: 2017 Rubber Threads — Specification (Second Revision) | 17 March 2026 | IS 14424: 2018 Rubber Threads — Specifications (First Revision) | 17 September 2026 10 | IS 19516: 2026 Determination of Fatty Acids in Natural and Synthetic Perfumery Materials by Gas Chromatography | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 11 | IS 19556 (Part 2): 2026 Irrigation Techniques Localised/Remote Monitoring and Control for Irrigation Part 2 Tests (ISO 21622-2: 2023, MOD) | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 12 | IS 19630: 2026 Naturopathy Back Massage Therapy — Code of Practice | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 13 | IS 19655 (Part 1): 2026 Handmade Paper — Specification Part 1 for Carry Bags | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA IS 19655 (Part 3): 2026 | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III-SEC.4] 14 | Handmade Paper — Specification Part 3 for Packaging | | | NA 15 | IS 19655 (Part 4): 2026 Handmade Paper — Specification Part 4 for Envelopes | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 16 | IS 19655 (Part 5): 2026 Handmade Paper — Specification Part 5 for Writing | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 17 | IS 19668: 2026 ISO 2000: 2020 Rubber, Raw Natural — Guidelines for the Specification of Technically Specified Rubber (TSR) | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA 18 | IS 19729: 2026 Naturopathy Therapeutic Fasting — Code of Practice | 17 March 2026 | NA | NA CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./778/2025-26] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date: 2026.03.27 11:52:36 +0530

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