India introduces new BIS standard for agarbattis

India has created a new rule for making agarbattis, which are incense sticks.

This rule is called IS 19412:2025 and it makes sure that the agarbattis are safe for people to use.

The rule says that some chemicals that can be harmful to health and the environment cannot be used in making agarbattis.

These chemicals include things like alethrin and benzyl cyanide.

The rule also divides agarbattis into three types: machine-made, hand-made, and traditional masala.

This new rule is expected to make people more confident in buying agarbattis and to help the agarbatti industry grow.

India is the biggest maker and exporter of agarbattis in the world, and this industry is worth Rs 8,000 crore.

The new rule will also help the industry follow international standards and sell more agarbattis to other countries.