Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Management and Systems Department

Programme of Work




MSD6 : Graphic Arts Technology


  • Scope : To formulate standards, for Graphic Arts industry for all of reproduction technology or applications, that comprises image carriers, pre-press, press, post-press activities, including print and finishing performance aspects of substrates, colours, coatings, and all print related consumables; print quality assurance; including sustainable, recyclable, and green factors in the print processes; equally applicable for analogue as well as digital print segments.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 130 - Graphic technology - Participating (P)
    ISO/TC 130/JWG 14 - Joint TC 130 - TC 42 - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 WG: Print quality measurement methods
    ISO/TC 130/TF 3 - Communications
    ISO/TC 130/WG 1 - Terminology
    ISO/TC 130/WG 3 - Process control and related metrology
    ISO/TC 130/WG 10 - Management of security printing processes
    ISO/TC 130/WG 5 - Ergonomics - Safety
    ISO/TC 130/JWG 7 - Joint TC 130 - ICC WG: colour management
    ISO/TC 130/WG 4 - Media and materials
    ISO/TC 130/WG 2 - Prepress data exchange
    ISO/TC 130/WG 11 - Sustainability of Graphic Technology
    ISO/TC 130/WG 12 - Postpress

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS 11956 : 2023
Preparation of Trade Catalogues � Guidelines (First revision)
-
Indigenous
2.
IS 12000 (Part 1) : 2016

Reviewed In : 2020
Guide for paper spoilage and wastage for printing industry: Part 1 sheetfed letterpress and offset processes (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
3.
IS 12000 (Part 2) : 2019

Guide for paper spoilage and wastage for printing industry: Part 2 web offset processes
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 1250 : 2021
ISO 5776: 2015
Proof Corrections for Printers and Authors
-
Identical under dual numbering
5.
IS/ISO 12632 : 2015
ISO 12632 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2024
Graphic Technology — Ink, Paper and Labels — Requirements on Hot Alkali Penetration and Resistance
March, 2024
-
Identical under single numbering
6.
IS/ISO 12640-2 : 2011
ISO 12640-4:2011
Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange Part 4: Wide gamut display-referred standard colour image data [Adobe RGB (1998)/SCID]
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Identical under single numbering
7.
IS/ISO 13655 : 2017
ISO 13655:2017
Graphic technology Spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic arts images
-
Identical under single numbering
8.
IS/ISO 14298 : 2021
ISO 14298: 2021
Graphic Technology - Management of Security Printing Processes (First Revision)
-
Identical under single numbering
9.
IS 14640 (Part 2) : 2018
ISO 11084-2 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic Technology — Register Systems for Photographic Materials, Foils and Paper Part 2 Register Pin Systems for Plate Making
January, 2023
-
Modified/Technically Equivalent
10.
IS 15306 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2021
Printing and Publishing - Glossary of Terms
April, 2021
-
Indigenous
11.
IS 15306 (Part 1) : 2016
ISO 12637-1 : 2006
Reviewed In : 2020
Graphic technology - Vocabulary: Part 1 fundamental terms (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
12.
IS 15306 (Part 2) : 2016
Reviewed In : 2020
Graphic technology - Vocabulary: Part 2 prepress terms (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
13.
IS 15306 (Part 3) : 2017
ISO 12637-3 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2022
Graphic technology - Vocabulary: Part 3 printing terms(First Revision)
January, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
14.
IS 15306 (Part 4) : 2016
ISO 12637-4 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2020
Graphic technology - Vocabulary: Part 4 postpress terms (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
15.
IS/ISO/TS 15311-2 : 2018
ISO/TS 15311-2: 2018
Graphic technology Print quality requirements for printed matter Part 2: Commercial print applications utilizing digital printing technologies
-
Identical under single numbering
16.
IS/ISO 15397 : 2014
ISO 15397: 2014
Graphic Technology Communication of Graphic Paper Properties
-
Identical under single numbering
17.
IS 15963 (Part 1) : 2017
ISO 12647-1 : 2013
Graphic technology - Process control for the production of half - Tone colour separations, proof and production prints: Part 1 parameters and measurement methods(First Revision)
January, 2022
-
Identical under dual numbering
18.
IS 15963 (Part 2) : 2016
ISO 12647-2 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Graphic technology - Process control for the production of half - Tone colour separations, proof and production prints: Part 2 offset lithographic processes (First Revision)
March, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
19.
IS 15963 (Part 3) : 2015
ISO 12647-3 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Process control for the production of half - Tone colour separations, proof and production prints: Part 3 coldset offset lithography on newsprint(First Revision)
April, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
20.
IS 15963 (Part 4) : 2018
ISO 12467 - 4 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Process control for the production of half - Tone colour separations, proof and production prints: Part 4 publication gravure printing(First Revision)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
21.
IS 15963 (Part 5) : 2018
ISO 12647-5 : 2018
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic Technology – Process Control for the Production of Half-Tone Colour Separations, Proofs and Production Prints Part 5 Screen Printing (First Revision)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
22.
IS 15963 (Part 6) : 2022
ISO 12647-6
Graphic technology - Process control for the production of half - Tone colour separations proof and production prints: Part 6 flexographic printing Second Revision
-
Identical under dual numbering
23.
IS 15963 (Part 7) : 2020
ISO 12647-7 : 2016
Reviewed In : 2024
Graphic Technology - Process Control for the Production of Half-Tone Colour Separations, Proof and Production Prints Part 7 Proofing Processes Working Directly from Digital Data ( Second Revision )
March, 2024
-
Identical under dual numbering
24.
IS 15963 (Part 8) : 2022
ISO 12647-8: 2021
Graphic technology -- Process control for the production of half-tone colour separations proof and production prints -- Part 8: Validation print processes working directly from digital data
-
Identical under dual numbering
25.
IS 15963 (Part 9) : 2022
ISO 12647-9: 2021
Graphic technology -- Process control for the production of half-tone colour separations proof and production prints -- Part 9 Metal decoration printing processes using offset lithography
-
Identical under dual numbering
26.
IS 16322 : 2022
ISO 12646: 2015
Graphic technology Displays for colour proofing Characteristics First Revision
-
Identical under dual numbering
27.
IS 16436 : 2024
ISO 28178: 2022
Graphic Technology — Exchange Format for Colour and Process Control Data Using XML or ASCII Text (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
IS 16437 (Part 1) : 2016
ISO 15930-1:2001
Reviewed In : 2021
Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange - Use of PDF: Part 1 complete exchange using CMKY data
April, 2021
-
Identical under dual numbering
29.
IS 16437 (Part 3) : 2018
ISO 15930-3 : 2002
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange - Use of PDF: Part 3 complete exchange suitable for colour - Managed workflows (PDF / X - 3)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
30.
IS 16437 (Part 4) : 2018
ISO 15930-4 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange using PDF: Part 4: complete exchange of CMYK and spot colour printing data using pdf 1.4 (PDF/x - 1a)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
31.
IS 16437 (Part 6) : 2018
ISO 15930-6 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange using PDF: Part 6 complete exchange of printing data suitable for colour - Managed workflows using PDF 1.4 (PDF - 3)
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
32.
IS 16437 (Part 7) : 2018
ISO 15930-7 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange using PDF: Part 7 complete exchange of printing data (PDF / X - 4) and partial exchange of printing data with external profile reference (Pdf / X - 4p) using pdf 1.6
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
33.
IS 16437 (Part 8) : 2019
ISO 15930-8 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic Technology — Prepress Digital Data Exchange Using Pdf Part 8 Partial Exchange of Printing Data Using PDF 1.6 ( PDF / X-5 )
April, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
34.
IS/ISO 16762 : 2016
ISO 16762: 2016
Graphic technology Post-press General requirements for transfer handling and storage
-
Identical under single numbering
35.
IS/ISO 16763 : 2016
ISO 16763: 2016
Graphic technology � Post-press � Requirements for bound products
-
Identical under single numbering
36.
IS 16844 : 2019
ISO 14861 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic technology - Requirements for colour soft proofing systems
April, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
37.
IS 16853 (Part 1) : 2018
ISO 12642-1 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic Technology — Input Data for Characterization of Four-Colour Process Printing Part 1 Initial Data Set
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
38.
IS 16853 (Part 2) : 2018
ISO 12642-2:2006
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphic Technology – Input data for characterization of 4-colour process printing - Part 2: Expanded data set
January, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
39.
IS 16853 (Part 3) : 2022
ISO 12642-3: 2021
Graphic technology Input data for characterization of 4-colour process printing Part 3: Extended data set including near neutral scale
-
Identical under dual numbering
40.
IS/ISO 18619 : 2015
ISO 18619: 2015
Image technology colour management Black point compensation
-
Identical under single numbering
41.
IS/ISO/TS 18621-11 : 2022
ISO/TS 18621-11:2022
Graphic technology Image quality evaluation methods for printed matter Part 11: Colour gamut analysis
-
Identical under single numbering
42.
IS/ISO 19594 : 2017
ISO 19594 : 2017
Reviewed In : 2022
Graphic Technology — Test method for the Determination of the Binding Strength for Perfect- Bound Products — Page-Pull Test Working Upwards
January, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
43.
IS/ISO 20294 : 2018
ISO 20294: 2018
Graphic technology Quantification and communication for calculating the carbon footprint of e-media
-
Identical under single numbering
44.
IS/ISO 20690 : 2018
ISO 20690: 2018
Graphic technology Determination of the operating power consumption of digital printing devices
-
Identical under single numbering
45.
IS/ISO 21632 : 2018
ISO 21632 : 2018
Graphic technology Determination of the energy consumption of digital printing devices including transitional and related modes
-
Identical under single numbering
46.
IS/ISO/TS 21830 : 2018
ISO/TS 21830 : 2018
Image Technology Colour Management - Black Point Compensation for N-Colour ICC Profiles
-
Identical under single numbering
47.
IS/ISO 24487-1 : 2021
ISO 24487-1: 2021
Graphic technology Processless lithographic plates Part 1: Evaluation methods for characteristics and performance
-
Identical under single numbering
48.
IS/ISO 2834-1 : 2020
ISO 2834-1 :2020
Graphic Technology Laboratory Preparation of Test Prints Part 1: Paste Inks
-
Identical under single numbering
49.
IS/ISO 2834-2 : 2015
ISO 2834-2 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2020
Graphic Technology — Laboratory Preparation Test Prints Part 2 Liquid Printing Inks
March, 2020
-
Identical under single numbering
50.
IS/ISO 2834-3 : 2008
ISO 2834 -3:2008
Graphic Technology Laboratory Preparation Test Prints Part 3 Screen Printing Inks
-
Identical under single numbering
51.
IS 3050 : 2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for reinforced binding of library books and periodicals (First Revision)
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
52.
IS 4 : 2024
Learned Periodicals - Layout - Guide (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
53.
IS 6298 : 2023
Guide for Selection of Type and Page Layout in Textbooks
-
Indigenous
54.
IS 6660 : 2023
Guide for illustration in books
-
Indigenous
55.
IS 7140 : 2023
Symbols and notations for correction of illustrations and illustration proofs
-
Indigenous
56.
IS 7160 : 2003
Reviewed In : 2020
Guide for print area, margins and type sizes for textbooks (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
57.
IS 7400 : 2023
Textbooks � Preparation and Production � Guideline (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
58.
IS 790 : 2023
Guidelines for preliminary pages of a book
-
Indigenous
59.
IS 8010 (Part 1) : 2023
Guidelines for preparation of technical reports Part 1: Research and development reports
-
Indigenous
60.
IS 8010 (Part 2) : 2023
Guidelines for preparation of technical report- Part 2: Feasibility reports
-
Indigenous
61.
IS 8010 (Part 3) : 2023
Guidelines for preparation of technical reports Part 3 : Industrial potential survey reports
-
Indigenous
62.
IS 8010 (Part 3) : 1987
Reviewed In : 2020
Guidelines for preparation of technical reports: Part 3 industrial potential survey reports
September, 2020
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MSD 6 (26125)
Revision of: IS/ISO 2834:2015
Graphic technology Laboratory preparation of test prints Part 2 Liquid printing inks First Revision

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MSD 6 (24581)
Graphic technology Image quality evaluation methods for printed matter Part 31 Evaluation of the perceived resolution of printing systems with the Contrast Resolution chart

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MSD 6 (15448)
Graphic technology Variable content replacement Part 1 Using PDFX for variable content replacement PDFVCR-1

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MSD 6 (24577)
Graphic Technology Methods of Adjustment of the Colour Reproduction of a Printing System to Match a Set of Characterization Data
2
MSD 6 (24578)
Graphic Technology Method for Radius Determination of Printing Cylinders
3
MSD 6 (24580)
Graphic Technology Image quality Evaluation Methods for Printed Matter Part 21 Measurement of 1D Distortions of Macroscopic Uniformity Utilizing Scanning Spectrophotometers


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   0
 Code of Practices :    1
 Methods of Test :   2
 Terminology :   5
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   1
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    47
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    4
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 793 : 1956
Practice for author statement in the title-page of a book


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
No Records Found