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On 1 June 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a wide circulation draft for the revision of Plastics Feeding Bottles – Specification, prepared by the Plastics Packaging Technical Committee (PCD 21). The proposed revision aims to update the standard and strengthen the quality and safety requirements for plastic feeding bottles. 

Comments and suggestions from stakeholders are invited until 31 July 2026. 

Background 

Feeding bottles are regulated under BIS certification requirements to ensure infant safety and product quality. In light of growing concerns regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS), the draft prohibits the use of materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and polyethersulfone (PES) in the production of plastic feeding bottles. The revision aligns the standard with current safety practices and international regulatory trends. 

Scope 

This standard sets out the requirements and methods of sampling and testing for plastic feeding bottles. 

Key Revisions 

• Modified definitions of accessories and feeding bottles. 

• Added requirements and instructions for squeezable feeding bottles designed for infants with cleft lip or palate. 

• Revised time and temperature conditions for overall migration testing. 

• Incorporated amendments made to the previous version of the standard. 

The following table shows the permissible levels of heavy metals in plastic feeding bottles. 

Packing and Marking 

• Bottles shall be packed as agreed between the purchaser and supplier. 

• Each bottle shall carry a permanent scale mark. 

• Packaging shall include details such as the manufacturer/trade mark, the nominal capacity, the batch/code number, the date of manufacture, and the material information for food contact use. 

• Product symbol as per IS 14534 and instructions for safe use, cleaning, and storage shall be provided in English/Hindi/regional language, either on the pack or in a leaflet. 

• Appropriate warnings for feeding accessories shall also be included for user safety.