India: Implementation date of IS standards extends by 90 days

JUNE 2020 – RELEVANT FOR: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Due to the COVID-19 virus spread pandemic, BIS had decided to extend the date of implementation by 90 days for those standards where amendment or changeover was proposed. Revised dates for some of the important standards are as below:

IS No

Name of the product

Concurrent date of implementation

New date of implementation

IS 1293: 2005,
IS 1293: 2019

Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes of rated voltage up to and including 250 V & rated current up to and including 16 A

25 July 2020

23 Oct 2020

IS 16046: 2015,

IS 16046 (Pt 1): 2018,

IS 16046 (Pt 2): 2018

Secondary Cells and Batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes — Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications

30 Sept 2020

29 Dec 2020

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