BIS Standard IS 19412:2025 for Agarbattis to Ensure Consumer Safety and Boost Market

Key facts

• The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced 'IS 19412:2025' to prohibit insecticidal chemicals like alethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, and fipronil in agarbatti manufacturing.
• The standard classifies agarbattis into machine-made, hand-made, and traditional masala categories and sets requirements for raw materials, burning quality, fragrance performance, and chemical parameters.
• Products complying with the standard can carry the BIS Standard Mark, helping consumers make informed choices and boosting the Rs 8,000 crore agarbatti market.