On October 24, 2024, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India announced that the quality control orders for acrylonitrile, maleic anhydride, and styrene (vinyl benzene), originally scheduled to commence on October 24, 2024, will be delayed by one year, taking effect on October 24, 2025. This postponement is intended to provide manufacturers and other industry stakeholders with additional time to adapt to the new standards, ensuring that all parties can fully comply with the upcoming regulations within the stipulated timeframe.
Once these QCOs are implemented, manufacturers of these chemicals must apply for licenses from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The products must bear the standard mark under the license. The orders do not apply to chemicals intended for export only. All relevant manufacturers must comply with these new orders. Those who fails to comply with the orders shall be penalized in accordance with the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act (BIS Act), 2016.
This measure aims to enhance the quality and regulatory consistency of the domestic chemical market, laying a solid foundation for future industry development and promoting long-term market stability.
