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The Bureau of Indian Standards notifies the establishment of Indian standards as per Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018.

Detailed Summary

The Bureau of Indian Standards, functioning under the Department of Consumer Affairs, issued a notification on March 23, 2026, referencing HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1495). In accordance with Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, this notification formally establishes thirteen new Indian Standards on March 20, 2026. These established standards include: IS 2381: 2026 (Fourth Revision) for bibliographic references, IS 6565: 2026 (First Revision) for foetoscopes, IS 6578: 2026 (Second Revision) for obstetrics instruments, IS 9708: 2026 (Second Revision) for aeolian vibration dampers, IS 14836 (Part 1, 2, 3): 2026 (Third/First Revision respectively) for country codes, IS/ISO 15924: 2022 (First Revision) for names of scripts, IS 16276 (Part 2): 2026 (First Revision) for Portable Document Format, IS/IEC 60079-17: 2023 (Second Revision) for explosive atmospheres electrical installations, IS/IEC 60773: 2021 for rotating electrical machines, IS/IEC 61812-1: 2023 (First Revision) for time relays, and IS/IEC 62314: 2022 (First Revision) for solid-state relays. Concurrently, most corresponding previous revisions of these standards will remain in force until their official withdrawal on September 20, 2026, with the exception of IS/IEC 60773: 2021 for which no previous standard is listed for withdrawal. 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-30032026-271402 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 213] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026/CHAITRA 6, 1948 2248 GI/2026 (1) BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (Department of Consumer Affairs) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2026 Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (1495).—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of the standards, if any which are given in the fourth column shall also remain in force concurrently till they are withdrawn on the date indicated against them in the fifth column.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 +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | SI | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards Established | Date of | No., Year & Title of the Indian Standards to be Withdrawn, if| Date of | | No. | (2) | Establishment | any | Withdrawal | | (1) | | (3) | (4) | (5) | +=====+============================================================+====================+============================================================+====================+ | 1 | IS 2381: 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 2381: 2014 | 20 September | | | ISO 690: 2021 | | ISO 690: 2010 | 2026 | | | Information and Documentation — Guidelines for Bibliographic | | Information and Documentation — Guidelines for Bibliographic | | | | References and Citations to Information Resources | | References and Citations to Information Resources | | | | (Fourth Revision) | | (Third Revision) | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 2 | IS 6565: 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 6565-1972 | 20 September | | | Foetoscope for Foetal Heart Sounds, Pinard's Pattern - | | Specification for Stethoscope (Foetoscope) for Foetal Heart| 2026 | | | Specification | | Sounds, Pinard's Pattern | | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 3 | IS 6578: 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 6578: 1992 | 20 September | | | Obstetrics Instruments - Forceps, Ovum — Shape and | | Obstetrics Instruments — Forceps, Ovum — Shape and | 2026 | | | Dimensions | | Dimensions | | | | (Second Revision) | | (First Revision) | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 4 | IS 9708: 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 9708: 1993 | 20 September | | | IEC 61897: 2020 | | Stockbridge Vibration Dampers for Overhead Power Lines — | 2026 | | | Overhead Lines - Requirements and Tests for Aeolian | | Specification | | | | Vibration Dampers | | (First Revision) | | | | (Second Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 5 | IS 14836 (Part 1) : 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 14836 (Part 1): 2020 | 20 September | | | ISO 3166-1: 2020 | | ISO 3166-1:2013 | 2026 | | | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their| | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their| | | | Subdivisions | | Subdivisions | | | | Part 1 Country Code | | Part 1 Country Codes | | | | (Third Revision) | | (Second Revision) | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 6 | IS 14836 (Part 2): 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 14836 (Part 2) : 2018 | 20 September | | | ISO 3166-2: 2020 | | ISO 3166-2: 2013 | 2026 | | | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and | | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and | | | | Their Subdivisions | | Their Subdivisions | | | | Part 2 Country Subdivision Code | | Part 2 Country Subdivision Codes | | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 7 | IS 14836 (Part 3): 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 14836 (Part 3) : 2018 | 20 September | | | ISO 3166-3: 2020 | | ISO 3166-3: 2013 | 2026 | | | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and | | Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and | | | | Their Subdivisions | | Their Subdivisions | | | | Part 3 Code for Formerly Used Names of Countries | | Part 3 Code for Formerly Used Names of Countries | | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 8 | IS/ISO 15924: 2022 | 20 March 2026 | IS/ISO 15924: 2004 | 20 September | | | Information and Documentation — Codes for the Representation | | Information and Documentation — Codes for the Representation | 2026 | | | of Names of Scripts | | of Names of Scripts | | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 9 | IS 16276 (Part 2) : 2026 | 20 March 2026 | IS 16276 (Part 2): 2020 | 20 September | | | ISO 32000-2: 2020 | | ISO 32000-2: 2017 | 2026 | | | Document Management – Portable Document Format | | Document Management — Portable | | | | Part 2 PDF 2.0 | | Document Format | | | | (First Revision) | | Part 2 PDF 2.0 | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 10 | IS/IEC 60079-17: 2023 | 20 March 2026 | IS/IEC 60079-17: 2013 | 20 September | | | Explosive Atmospheres | | Explosive Atmospheres | 2026 | | | Part 17 Electrical Installations Inspection and Maintenance| | Part 17 Electrical Installations Inspection and Maintenance| | | | (Second Revision) | | (First Revision) | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 11 | IS/IEC 60773: 2021 | 20 March 2026 | NA | NA | | | Rotating Electrical Machines — Test Methods and Apparatus | | | | | | for the Measurement of the Operational Characteristics of | | | | | | Brushes | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 12 | IS/IEC 61812-1: 2023 | 20 March 2026 | IS/IEC 61812-1: 2011 | 20 September | | | Time Relays and Coupling Relays for Industrial and | | Time Relays for Industrial and Residential Use | 2026 | | | Residential Use | | Part 1 Requirements and Tests | | | | Part 1 Requirements and Tests | | | | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ | 13 | IS/IEC 62314: 2022 | 20 March 2026 | IS/IEC 62314: 2006 | 20 September | | | Solid-State Relays - Safety Requirements | | Solid-State Relays | 2026 | | | (First Revision) | | | | +-----+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+------------------------------------------------------------+--------------------+ CHITRA GUPTA, Scientist G & DDG (Hallmarking and Training) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./789/2025-26] 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.

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