India BIS Update: Quality Control Order Timeline Extensions of 3 Chemicals
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals), Govt of India had notified amendment order dated 24.10.2024 for the extension of the enforcement of the following Quality Control Orders (QCO) on The Gazette of India.
The Amendment order specifies that the enforcement of the following QCOs from 24th October 2024 to 24th October 2025.
S.no | QCO | Corresponding Indian Standard |
1. | The Acrylonitrile (Quality Control) Order, 2022 | IS 12540:1988 |
2. | The Maleic Anhydride (Quality Control) Order, 2022 | IS 5149:2020 |
3. | The Styrene (Vinyl Benzene) (Quality Control) Order, 2022 | IS 4105:2020 |
The above specified official Gazette order would be accessed here.
Once the above Quality Control Orders implemented, both local and foreign manufacturers must adhere to the respective Indian Standards and display the Standard Mark, obtained through a respective license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), following Scheme-I outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The utilization of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, along with the corresponding Rules and Regulations. The Bureau of Indian Standards serves as the certifying and enforcing authority.
- Earlier proposed date of entry into force: 24th October 2024
- New Proposed date of entry into force: 24th October 2025