Govt scraps outdated standards to boost product quality, safety

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has withdrawn nine Indian standards across sectors including reference materials, risk management, supply-chain security, machinery safety and household electrical appliances, according to a 7 January notification.

- Dhirendra Kumar

The move aims to align Indian products with global quality.

This is part of an effort to ensure Indian standards remain current and aligned with international rules, and is aimed at supporting exports and improving product quality and safety.

A government official said the withdrawn standards were outdated and no longer in sync with global practices, and that their removal is part of a broader exercise to streamline the standards framework. BIS is expected to replace them with updated standards reflecting technological advances, revised global rules, and evolving regulatory requirements.