BIS Certification for Switches for Domestic and Similar Purposes – IS 3854:2023 Electrical switches are essential components in residential, commercial and similar electrical installations. They are used to control the flow of electrical current to lighting points, appliances and other electrical equipment. Since switches are directly associated with electrical safety, their design, construction and performance […]
BIS Certification for Tungsten Filament General Service Electric Lamps (Up to 100 W) – IS 418 Tungsten filament lamps, commonly known as incandescent bulbs, are electric lamps that produce light by passing electric current through a tungsten filament. The filament heats up and emits visible light. These lamps have traditionally been used in domestic and […]
Important Update: IS 3466:1988 Superseded by IS 3466:2026 The earlier standard IS 3466:1988 — Specification for Masonry Cement (Second Revision) was withdrawn on 20 September 2026 and superseded by IS 3466:2026 — Masonry Cement — Specification (Third Revision). BIS lists Masonry Cement under its mandatory Scheme-I certification framework. Manufacturers planning a new application should therefore […]
Introduction Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is one of the most widely used construction materials in India. It is used in residential and commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, bridges, roads, concrete pavements, flooring, plastering and other general construction applications. To ensure consistent quality, strength, durability and performance, Ordinary Portland Cement is regulated under the Indian Standard IS […]
Introduction Hot dip galvanized stay strand is a stranded steel product used to provide mechanical support and tension in applications such as overhead electrical distribution lines, utility poles and other installations requiring reliable anchoring and support. Its performance depends on factors such as strand construction, wire tensile properties, breaking force, dimensional accuracy and zinc coating […]
Important Update: IS 5405:2019 Has Been Superseded This article explains the certification framework associated with IS 5405:2019. However, the BIS standards catalogue now lists IS 5405:2025 — Disposable Sanitary Napkin/Panty Liner/Maternity Pad/Period Panty — Specification (Third Revision) and identifies it as mandatory certification. IS 5405:2025 supersedes IS 5405:2019. Manufacturers planning a new BIS application in […]
Introduction Stainless steel tubes are widely used in food processing, beverage production, dairy plants, breweries, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other hygienic processing applications. These tubes carry liquids and process materials where corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, surface finish and dimensional accuracy are important for reliable operation. In India, the relevant Indian Standard is IS 6913, which originally […]
Introduction Steel pipe flanges are essential components used to connect pipes, valves, pumps, pressure vessels and other equipment in industrial piping systems. They are widely used in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, chemical processing and general engineering applications. To ensure product quality, dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength and reliable performance, the Bureau of […]
BIS Certification for Geogrids for Flexible Pavements under IS 17371:2020 Geogrids are geosynthetic reinforcement materials used in road construction and pavement engineering to improve the structural performance of pavement layers. They help distribute loads, reinforce pavement structures and reduce deformation when appropriately selected and incorporated into an engineered pavement design. In India, geogrids for flexible […]
BIS Certification for Polypropylene Multifilament Woven Geobags under IS 16654:2017 Polypropylene multifilament woven geobags are geosynthetic products used for coastal protection, riverbank stabilisation and erosion control in waterways. These bags are filled with sand or other suitable material and installed in applications where protection against erosion, scouring and water movement is required. In India, these […]
BIS Certification for Jute Geotextiles under IS 14715 (Part 1):2016 Jute geotextiles are textile-based geosynthetic materials used in civil engineering and road construction. They can help reinforce road sub-grade, improve soil separation and provide filtration functions when designed and installed according to the requirements of the project. In India, jute geotextiles intended for strengthening road […]
BIS Certification for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes under IS 15909:2020 Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) geomembranes are flexible, impermeable membrane products used for lining and waterproofing applications in infrastructure, water management, environmental protection and civil engineering projects. They help control seepage and provide a barrier against water and certain liquids when appropriately selected, installed and […]