Archive · 9 Jan 2026
BIS withdraws outdated standards for global alignment
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has taken away nine old rules that were not up-to-date with the latest technology and global standards.
These rules were about things like safety for electric coffee makers, managing risks, and making sure products are good quality.
The government wants to make sure Indian products are as good as those from other countries.
They plan to replace these old rules with new ones that are better and safer.
This is good for companies that make products because they can now follow the latest rules.
It's also good for people who buy these products because they will be safer and better quality.
The government is also asking BIS to make new rules faster and improve their labs to make sure everything is top-notch.
BIS withdrew nine outdated standards across various sectors to align with global norms.
The withdrawn standards include three ISO guides, two standards on statistical quality control, a 1994 safety standard for electric coffee makers, and guidance documents on machinery control systems, supply-chain resilience, and risk management.
The move aims to support exports and improve product quality and safety.
Industry welcomes the withdrawal as a step toward modernizing India’s appliance safety framework.
Food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi directed BIS to fast-track the development of new standards and modernize testing laboratories.
- Who
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- What
- Withdrew nine outdated Indian standards
- When
- 7 January
- Where
- India
- Why
- To align with international rules and support exports
- Organization
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- Number of Withdrawn Standards
- 9
- Sectors Affected
- Reference materials, risk management, supply-chain security, machinery safety, household electrical appliances
- Date of Notification
- 7 January
- Government Official Statement
- Outdated standards no longer in sync with global practices
- Industry Reaction
- Welcomed as a step toward modernization
- Minister's Directive
- Fast-track development of new standards and modernize testing laboratories
- Total Products Under QCOs
- 736 (reduced from 761)