| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | New BIS standard for incense sticks released on National Consumer Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. |
| Standard Title | IS 19412:2025 - Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) (Indian Standard by BIS). |
| Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) | India's national standards body under Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. |
| Purpose | Enhance consumer safety and product quality for incense sticks. |
| BIS Standard Mark | Products complying with IS 19412:2025 can carry this mark for quality assurance. |
| Prohibited Substances | Alethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and fipronil (insecticidal chemicals). |
| Product Coverage | Applies to machine-made, hand-made, and traditional masala agarbattis. |
| Regulated Parameters | Raw materials, burning quality, fragrance performance, permissible chemical limits. |
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