On September 13, Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals published notified documents on various goods in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). These notified documents will be published in the Official Gazette within four months after the conclusion of the TBT consultation process.  

In accordance with the latest Quality Control Order, the following goods will be added in the BIS mandatory certification list:

• Sodium cyanide, captafol (technical grade), textiles;

• High density polyethylene (HDPE)/ polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 50 kg cement, textiles;

• Polypropylene (PP) woven, laminated, block bottom valve sacks for packaging of 50 kg, alumina calcined, diesel engines;

• Nitrogen oxide reduction agent AUS 32, toluene diisocyanate (TDI-80), monocrotophos, textiles;High density polyethylene (HDPE)/ polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging fertilizers, textiles;

• High density polyethylene (HDPE) polypropylene (PP) woven sacks for packaging of 25 kg polymer materials, industrial grade urea (technical grade urea), ethylene oxide, anhydrous ammonia, textiles;

• Polypropylene (PP)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) laminated woven sacks for mail sorting, storage, transport and distribution.

In accordance with the Quality Control Order, specified goods or articles must conform to the corresponding Indian Standard and shall bear the standard mark under license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. It is important to note that this order shall not apply to goods or articles manufactured domestically for export.

This order may come into force after 180 days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. BIS will be the certifying and enforcing authority, bearing responsibility for quality certification and supervision of chemical products.

The measure signifies the Indian government's further commitment to strengthening product quality standards, aiming to ensure that the market offers more reliable products, protect the legitimate rights of consumers, and promote sustainable economic growth in India, enabling both consumers and enterprises to enjoy a higher level of product quality and safety assurance.

Further Information:

Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals