The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India announced a postponement in the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for toluene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymers, and polypropylene (PP) materials for molding and extrusion. Under the new schedule, manufacturers will be able to continue producing, storing, or trading these chemicals under existing regulations until the new rules take effect.

This decision was made to provide manufacturers and other industry stakeholders with additional time to adapt to the forthcoming quality standards. This measure aims to ensure that all parties involved have sufficient preparation time to meet the stricter quality requirements.

The new implementation dates are as follows:

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.

CIRS group has successfully assisted three companies in submitting a complete set of documents for the PVC homopolymer project (IS 17658:2021) to the BIS. The documentation process at BIS is quite intricate, involving many detailed steps. To ensure that all necessary documents and information are precise and submitted on time, it is recommended that companies begin planning early. This approach will help ensure that all required documents and information are submitted timely and accurately, thus facilitating the smooth progress of projects and avoiding delays due to documentation issues, thereby securing valuable time for business expansion in the Indian market.

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