New / Revised Sri Lanka Standards

New Standards

SLS 1531 : 2016
Guidelines for Hair and beauty industry

SLS 1532 : 2016
Cable reels for household and similar purposes (IEC 61242 : 1995, Amd No. 1 : 2008, Amd No. 2 : 2015)

SLS 1533 : 2017
General purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (primarily for use in plugs)

SLS 1534 : 2016
Instant noodles

SLS 1535 : 2016
Aluminium sulphate for purification of drinking water supplies

SLS 1536 : 2016
Water based enamel paints

SLS 1537 : 2016
Synthetic resin based automotive spray paint

SLS 1538 : 2016
Nitrocellulose resin based automotive spray paint

SLS 1539 : 2016
Compostable plastic (ISO 17088 : 2012)

SLS 1540 : 2016
Polypropylene drinking straws (ISO 18188 : 2016)

SLS 1541 : 2016
Terms and definitions for paints and varnishes (ISO 4618 : 2014)

SLS 1542 : 2016
Electric cable for photovoltaic systems (EN 50618: 2014)

SLS 1543 - 1 : 2016
Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - general requirements ( IEC 62109 - 1 : 2010)

SLS 1543 - 2 : 2016
Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - particular requirements for inverters (IEC 62109 - 2 : 2011)

SLS 1544 - 1 : 2016
Terrestrial photovoltaic (pv) modules – design qualification and Type approval - test requirements (IEC 61215 - 1 : 2016)

SLS 1544 - 1-1 : 2016
Terrestrial photovoltaic (pv) modules – design qualification and Type approval - special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (pv) modules (IEC 61215-1-1 : 2016)

SLS 1544 - 2 : 2016
Terrestrial photovoltaic (pv) modules – design qualification and Type approval - test procedures (IEC 61215-2 : 2016)

SLS 1545 - 1 : 2016
Photovoltaic (pv) module performance testing and energy Rating - irradiance and temperature performance measurements and power rating (IEC 61853-1 : 2011)

SLS 1545 - 2 : 2017
Photovoltaic (pv) module performance testing and energy rating - spectral responsivity, incidence angle and module operating temperature measurements ( IEC 61853-2: 2016)

SLS 1546 : 2016
Photovoltaic systems power conditioners - procedure for measuring efficiency (IEC 61683 : 1999)

SLS 1547 : 2016
Photovoltaic (pv) systems – characteristics of the utility interface  (IEC 61727 : 2004)

SLS 1548 : 2016
Composite kraft board sacks for packaging of bulk tea

SLS 1549 - 1 : 2016
Methods of test for cereals, pulses and derived products pulses - determination of moisture content – air-oven method(ISO 24557 : 2009)

SLS 1549 - 2 : 2016
Methods of test for cereals, pulses and derived products - determination of the nitrogen content and calculation of the crude Protein content – kjeldahl method (ISO 20483 : 2013)

SLS 1549 - 3 : 2016
Methods of test for cereals, pulses and derived products - cereals, cereal-based products and animal feeding stuffs – determination  of crude fat and total fat content by the randall extraction method ( ISO 11085 : 2015)

SLS 1549 - 4 : 2016
Cereals, pulses and derived products - determination of ash yield by incineration ( ISO 2171 : 2007)

SLS 1550 : 2016
Method of test for Determination of cadmium content of paper, board and pulps (atomic absorption spectrometric method) ( ISO 10775 : 2013)

SLS 1551: 2016
Principle criteria and indicator for sustainably produced fuelwood

SLS 1552: 2017
Cartridge fuse links (rated at up 5 amperes) for a.c and d.c service

SLS 1553 - 1: 2017
Photovoltaic (pv) module safety qualification - requirements for construction (IEC 61730-1: 2016)

SLS 1553 - 2: 2017
Photovoltaic (pv) module safety qualification - requirements for testing (IEC 61730-2: 2016)

SLS 1554 - 1: 2017
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - general rules (IEC 60947-1: 2014)

SLS 1554 - 2: 2017
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - circuit – breakers(IEC 60947-2: 2016)

SLS 1554 - 3: 2017
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - switches,  disconnectors, switchdisconnectors and fuse -combination units( IEC 60947-3: 2015)

SLS 1555:2017
Palm kernel olein

SLS 1556:2017
Palm kernel stearin

SLS 1557 : 2017
Biodegradable plastics

SLS 1558 - 1 : 2017

Tests for microbiology of milk and milk products - enumeration of colony-forming units of yeasts and / or moulds – colony Counts technique at 25 0C (ISO 6611:2004)

SLS 1558- 2- 1 :2017

Tests for microbiology of milk and milk products - enumeration of presumptive escherichia coli - most probable number technique using for methylumbelliferyl – ?-D-glucuronide (mug)  (ISO 11866 -1: 2005)

SLS 1558 – 2- 2:2017

Tests For Microbiology Of Milk And Milk Products. - Enumeration Of Presumptive Escherichia Coli - Colony Count Technique At 44 0C Using Membranes
(ISO 11866 - 2: 2005)

SLS 1558 - 3 : 2017

Tests for microbiology of milk and milk products -  identification of characteristic microorganisms of yoghurt (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus)(ISO 9232:2003)

SLS 1558 - 4 : 2017
Tests For Microbiology Of milkand Milk Products - Yoghurt – Enumeration Of Characteristic Microorganisms – Colony-Count Technique At 37 0C (ISO 7889:2003)

SLS 1559 - 1:2017
Symbols and abbreviated terms for plastics - basic polymers and their special characteristics (ISO 1043-1:2011)

SLS 1559 - 2 : 2017
Symbols and abbreviated terms for plastics - fillers and reinforcing materials (ISO 1043-2:2011)

SLS 1559 - 3 : 2017
Symbols and abbreviated terms for plastics - plasticizers (ISO 1043-3:2016)

SLS 1559 - 4 : 2017
Symbols and abbreviated terms for plastics - flame retardants (ISO 1043-4:1998)

SLS 1560 : 2017
Generic identification and marking of plastics products (ISO 11469:2016)

SLS 1561: 2017
Microbiology - cosmetics - guidelines for the application of iso  standards on cosmetic microbiology (ISO/TR 19838:2016)

SLS 186 - 12 : 2016
Methods of test for Spices and condiments - determination of degree of fineness of Grinding - hand sieving method (reference method) 
(ISO 3588 : 1977)

SLS 186 - 13 : 2016
Methods of test for Spices and condiments - turmeric - determination of Colouring power – spectrophotometric Method (ISO 5566 : 1982)

SLS 516 - 15 - 1 : 2016
Microbiology of food and animal Feeding stuffs – horizontal method for the Detection and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes - Detection method (ISO 11290-1 : 1996, AMD No.1 : 2004)

SLS 516 - 15 - 2 : 2016
Microbiology of food and animal Feeding stuffs - horizontal method for the detection and Enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes - Enumeration method (ISO11290-2 : 1998, AMD No. 1 : 2004)

SLS 1256 - 38 : 2017
Method of Test for paints and varnishes - determination of the effect of heat (ISO 3248:2016)

SLS 1256 - 39 : 2016
Method of Test for Paints and varnishes - determination of adhesion by pull off test ( ISO 4624 : 2016)

SLS 1371 - 3 : 2016
Methods of test for Tissue paper and tissue products - determination of thickness,Bulking thickness and apparent bulk Density and bulk ( ISO 12625 - 3 : 2014)

SLS 1371 – 4 - 1 : 2016
Methods of test for Tissue paper and tissue products - determination of optical Properties - measurement of brightness and Colour with d 65/100 (outdoor daylight) ( ISO 12625 -7 : 2014)

Revised Standards

SLS 735- 14 : 2017
Methods of Tests for milk and milk products - determination of  total solids content of ice-cream and milk ice (reference method) (ISO 3728: 2004)

SLS 735 - 15:2017
Methods of Tests for milk and milk products - determination of total solid content in yoghurt (reference method) (ISO 13580:2005)

SLS 735- 16:2017
Methods of Tests for milk and milk products - determination of total solids content of milk, cream and evaporated milk  (reference method) (ISO 6731:2010)

SLS 735 - 17:2017
Methods of Test for milk and milk products - determination of the benzonic and sorbic acid contents  (ISO 9231 : 2008)

SLS 735 - 18 : 2017
Methods of Test for milk and milk products - determination of the total solids content of cheese and processed cheese  (reference method) (ISO 5534:2004)

SLS 824:PART 1:2017
Fermented milk products - curd (First revision)

SLS 1329:2017
Methods of Test for the determination of hardness (indentation technique) for flexible cellular polymeric materials (First revision)
(ISO 2439:2008)

SLS 679 : 2016
Method of testing of Paper for tearing resistance (Third revision) (ISO 1974 : 2012)

SLS 680 : 2016
Methods of Test for Determination of bursting Strength of board (second revision) (ISO 2759 : 2014)

SLS 1270 : 2016
Methods of Test for Determination of water Absorptiveness (cobb method) of Paper and board (First revision) (ISO 535 : 2014)

SLS 1370 : 2016
Methods of Test for Determination of thickness, Density and specific volume of Paper and board (first revision) (ISO 534 : 2011)

SLS 2 : 2016
Clay roofing tiles (Second Revision)

SLS 164 : 2017
Bayonet cap adaptors (lampholder plugs) (First Revision)

SLS 223 : 2017
Ice cream (Second Revision)

SLS 234 : 2016
Beer (Second Revision)

SLS 313 – 3- 5 : 2016
Methods for Analysis of animal and vegetable Fats and oils - determination of foreign substances and Parameters affecting quality and stability - Determination of moisture and volatile matter content (Third Revision) (ISO 662 : 2016)

SLS 313 – 3- 8 : 2016
Methods for Analysis of animal and vegetable Fats and oils - determination of foreign substances and Parameters affecting quality and stability - Determination of anisidine value ( Third Revision) (ISO 6885 : 2016)

SLS 523 : 2016
Method of sampling for Paints, varnishes and raw Materials for paints and varnishes (Second revision) (ISO 15528 : 2013)

SLS 533:2017
Emulsion paints for interior use (Second revision)

SLS 557:2017
Emulsion paints for exterior use  (Second revision)

SLS 733 : 2016
Electric cables – pvc insulated and pvc sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300/500 v, for electric power and lighting (Third Revision)

SLS 734 - 1 : 2017
13A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13A fused plugs (second revision)

SLS 734 - 2 : 2017
13A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - specification for 13A switched and unswitched socket-outlets (second revision)

SLS 734 - 3 : 2017
13A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - specification for adaptors

SLS 814 - 2 : 2016
Electric fans - safety requirements (Second Revision) (IEC 60335-2-80 : 2015)

SLS 866 : 2016
Sodium carbonate (First Revision)

SLS 907 - 4 : 2016
Hot rolled structural steel sections Part 4 :  L Sections ( Equal and unequal angles) (First revision)

SLS 1006 - 1 : 2016
Steels for structural and general engineering purposes Part 1 : Structural steels (First revision)

SLS 1175:2016
Circuit breakers for Overcurrent Protection for household and Similar installations (Second revision)

SLS 1198 - 1 : 2016
Primary cells and batteries - general requirements(Second revision) (IEC 60086-1 : 2015)

SLS 1198 - 2 : 2016
Primary cells and batteries - specification sheets(Second Revision) (IEC 60086-2 : 2015)

SLS 1220 : 2016
Bathing bars (First Revision)

SLS 1256 - 1 : 2016
Paints and varnishes - examination and preperation of samples for Testing (First revision) (ISO 1513 : 2010)

SLS 1256 - 16 : 2016
Paints and varnishes - determination of fineness of grind (First revision) (ISO 1524 : 2013)

SLS 1256 - 20 - 1 : 2016
Paints and varnishes - determination of scratch Resistance - constant loading method (ISO 1518 : PART 1 : 2011)

SLS 1256 - 20  - 2 : 2016
Paints and varnishes - determination of scratch resistance section - variable loading method (ISO 1518 : Part 2 : 2011)

SLS 1256 - 22 : 2016
Paints and varnishes - cross cut test(second revision) (ISO 2409 : 2013)

SLS 1270 : 2016
Method of test for determination of water Absorptiveness (Cobb method) of Paper and board(First revision)  (ISO 535 : 2014)

SLS 1256 - 28- 1:2016
Paints and varnishes - exposure to laboratory light Sources - general guidance (ISO 16474-1 : 2013)

SLS 1271 : 2016
Paper and board for tensile strength after immersion in water (first revision) (ISO 3781 : 2011)

SLS 1292 -1: 2017
Design and construction of Biogas systems - domestic biogas systems (first revision)

SLS 1329:2017
The determination of hardness (indentation technique) for Flexible cellular polymeric Materials (first revision) (ISO 2439:2008)

SLS 1350 : 2016
The detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Cosmetics(First Revision) (ISO 22717 : 2015)

SLS 1351 : 2016
The detection of Staphylococcus aureus in Cosmetics(first revision) (ISO 22718 : 2015)

SLS 1489 : 2016
The detection of Escherichia coli in Cosmetics (first revision) (ISO 21150 : 2015)

SLS 1488 : 2016
The detection of Candida albicans in Cosmetics (first revision) (ISO 18416 : 2015)


Adopted Standards

SLS ISO 1856:2017
Flexible cellular polymeric materials - determination of fatigue compression set (ISO 1856:2000)

SLS ISO 2440:2017
Flexible and rigid cellular polymeric materials - accelerated ageing tests  (ISO 2440:1997)

SLS ISO 3385:2017
Flexible cellular polymeric materials - determination of fatigue by constant-load pounding (ISO 3385:2014)

SLS ISO 8124-3:2017
Safety of toys – migration of certain elements (ISO 8124-3:2010)

SLS ISO 12787 : 2017
Cosmetics – analytical methods – validation criteria for analytical results using chromatographic techniques  (ISO 12787:2011)

SLS ISO/TR 17276 : 2017
Cosmetics – analytical approach for screening and quantification methods for heavy metals in cosmetics (ISO/TR 17276 : 2014)

SLS EN 1994-2: 2017
Eurocode 4 - Design of composite steen and concrete structures - General rules and rules for bridges (EN 1994-2:2005, AC:2008)

SLS EN 1999-1-2: 2017
Eurocode 9 - Design of aluminium structures - Structural fire design  ( EN 1999-1-2:2007, AC:2009)

SLS EN 1999-1-3: 2017
Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures - Structures susceptible to fatigue

SLS EN 1999-1-4: 2017
Eurocode 9 - Design of aluminium structures - Cold formed structural sheeting (EN 1999-1-4:2007,A1 :2011,AC: 2009)

SLS EN 1999-1-5: 2017
Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures - Shell structures (EN 1999-1-5:2007,AC: 2009)

SLS EN 365 : 2017
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging (EN 365:2004)

SLS EN 413-2:2017
Masonry cement – Test methods (EN 413-2 :2016)

SLS EN 1090-1:2017
Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures - Requirements for conformity assessment of structural components(EN 1090-1:2009+A1:2011)

SLS EN 1090-2:2017
Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures - Technical requirements for steel structures (EN 1090-2: 2008+A1:2011)

SLS EN 1090-3:2017
Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures - Technical requirements for aluminium structures (EN 1090-3:2008)

SLS EN 12878:2017
Pigments for the colouring of building materials based on cement and/or lime – Specifications and methods of test (EN 12878:2014)

SLS ISO 1461 : 2017
Hot dip galvanized coatings on Fabricated iron and steel Articles - specifications and test Methods (ISO 1461:2009)

SLS ISO 12944 - 1 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – general introduction (ISO 12944-1:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 2 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – classification of environments (ISO 12944-2:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 3 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – design considerations (ISO 12944-3:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 4 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – types of surface and surface Preparation (ISO 12944-4:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 5:2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosionn Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – protective paint systems (ISO 12944-5 :2007)

SLS ISO 12944 - 6:2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – laboratory performance test Methods (ISO 12944-6:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 7 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – execution and supervision of paint Work (ISO 12944-7:1998)

SLS ISO 12944 - 8 : 2017
Paints and varnishes – corrosion Protection of steel structures by Protective paint systems – development of specifications for New work and maintenance (ISO 12944-8:1998)

SLS ISO 14713-1:2017
Zinc coatings - guidelines and Recommendations for the Protection against corrosion of Iron and steel in structures - general principles of design and Corrosion resistance (ISO 14713-1:2009)

SLS ISO 14713-2:2017
Zinc coatings - guidelines and Recommendations for the Protection against corrosion of Iron and steel in structures – hot dip galvanizing (ISO 14713-2:2009)

SLS ISO 14713-3:2017
Zinc coatings - guidelines and Recommendations for the Protection against corrosion of Iron and steel in structures – sherardizing (ISO 14713-3:2009)

SLS ASTM C474-15 : 2017
Joint treatment materials for Gypsum board construction (ASTM C474-15)

SLS ASTM D4541-09 : 2017
Ull-off strength of coatings Using portable adhesion testers (ASTM D4541-09)

SLS ASTM D4 : 2017
Bitumen Content (ASTM D4-86(2010))

SLS ASTM D5 : 2017
Penetration of bituminous Materials (ASTM D5/D5M -13)

SLS ASTM D6 : 2017
Loss on heating of oil and Asphaltic compounds (ASTM D6/D6M-95(2011)e1)

SLS ASTM D 36: 2017
Softening point of bitumen (ring-and-ball apparatus) (ASTM D36/D36M-14e1)

SLS ASTM D 92: 2017
Flash and fire points by Cleveland open cup tester (first revision) (ASTM D92-16b)

SLS ASTM D 140:2017
Sampling asphalt materials (first revision) (ASTM D140/D140M-16)

SLS ASTM D2042: 2017
Solubility of asphalt materials in Trichloroethylene (ASTM D2042-15)

SLS ASTM D2170 : 2017
Kinematic viscosity of asphalts (bitumens) (ASTM D2170/D2170M-10)

SLS ASTM D7553:2017
Solubility of asphalt materials In n-propyl bromide (ASTM D7553-15)

SLS ASTM D70:2017
Density of semi-solid bituminous Materials (pycnometer method) (ASTM D70-09e1)


Withdrawn Standards

SLS 1143:2008

SLS 473: 1979

SLS 563:1982

SLS 606:1983

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AMD 484
SLS 1161 : 2003

AMD 485
SLS 1427 : 2011

AMD 486
SLS 1146 : 2001

AMD 487
SLS 342:2001

AMD 488
SLS 1218 : 2001

AMD 489
SLS 701 : 1985

AMD 490
SLS 1178 : 2013

AMD 491
SLS 1504-1: 2015