India initiated a mandatory certification review process for multiple key chemicals, aiming to enforce Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification through Quality Control Orders (QCOs). According to an announcement by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) has formally requested the ICC to conduct compliance assessments for 49 chemicals widely used in industrial and consumer sectors. Once approved, these chemicals will fall under the QCO framework, prohibiting the production, sale, import, or export of non-BIS-certified products.
The chemicals under review span diverse fields, including disinfection, construction materials, firefighting, and basic industrial raw materials. Key chemicals include:
- IS 1061:2017 - Disinfectant fluids, phenolic type
- IS 1065 (Part 1):2020 - Stable bleaching powder for household and industrial use
- IS 266:1993 - Sulphuric acid
- IS 333:1980 - Potassium permanganate
- IS 646:2020 - Liquid chlorine
- IS 9850:2001 - Methylisobutyl ketone
- IS 4989:2018 - Foam concentrate for fire-fighting applications
- IS 15477:2019 - Adhesives for ceramic, mosaic, and stone tiles
The ICC has urgently solicited input from manufacturers, industry associations, and enterprises, requiring them to submit domestic capacity, production, demand, and import-export data (quantity-wise and country-wise y) for the years 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025 (till date). Additionally, details of domestic manufacturers and their production capacity must be provided.
This move aligns with India’s strategy to regulate and standardize its chemical industry. The mandatory certification aims to ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of chemical products in line with domestic and international standards. The policy is expected to boost consumer confidence, enhance export potential, and promote sustainable industrial practices.
