Ministry : Insurance Regulatory And Development Authority (Not Applicable)

Part III-Section 4

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Notification

Official announcement of new or revised Indian standards and the concurrent withdrawal of outdated standards across various sectors.

Key Points

• IS 1887:2026 (Third Revision) establishes specifications for plied jute rovings; concurrently withdraws IS 1887 – 1985 (Second Revision) effective 30 September 2026.
• IS 2742 (Part 6): 2026 (First Revision) sets compressive strain test methods for brake linings; replaces IS 2742 (Part 6): 2018, with the latter withdrawn 30 September 2026.
• IS 7906 (Part 5): 2026 (Third Revision) specifies hot coiled helical compression springs; withdraws IS 7906 (Part 5): 2004 (Second Revision) effective 30 September 2026.
• IS 19766 (Part 1): 2026 adopts ISO 21929-1:2011 for sustainability indicators in building and civil engineering; no concurrent Indian standard withdrawn (NA).
• IS 19780: 2026 specifies woven cloth labels; no concurrent standard withdrawn (NA).
• All new/revised standards become effective 30 March 2026, with specified older standards withdrawn on 30 September 2026.

Summary [BIS Notification]

This gazette notifies the establishment of five Indian standards (IS) and the concurrent withdrawal of five outdated IS numbers across textiles, automotive, and sustainability sectors. Effective 30 March 2026, new specifications for jute rovings, brake linings, compression springs, building sustainability, and woven labels take effect, while related older standards are withdrawn three months later (30 September 2026), ensuring market compliance and technological alignment.