On March 11, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India announced a revised timeline for the enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on eight key chemicals. The decision to extend the implementation dates aims to provide industries with additional preparation time for compliance, ensure a smoother transition to new standards, and safeguard market supply stability.
According to the notice, the updated enforcement dates and corresponding standards for the eight chemicals are as follows:
|
Goods or Items |
Indian Standards |
Implementation Date |
|
Ethylene Dichloride |
IS 869 : 2020 Specification for Ethylene Dichloride |
September 12, 2025 |
|
Vinyl Chloride Monomer |
IS 17442 : 2020 Vinyl Chloride Monomer — Specification |
September 12, 2025 |
|
Polycarbonate |
IS 14434 : 2023 Polycarbonate Moulding and Extrusion Materials — Specification |
September 12, 2025 |
|
Beta Picoline |
IS 16112:2013 Specification for Beta Picoline |
March 13, 2026 |
|
Sodium Tripolyphosphate |
IS 6100 : 2021 Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Anhydrous, Technical — Specification |
March 13, 2026 |
|
Pyridine |
IS 8058 : 2018 Pyridine — Specification |
March 13, 2026 |
|
p-Xylene |
IS 17370 : 2023 p-Xylene — Specification |
December 19, 2025 |
|
Polyurethanes |
IS 17397 (Part 1) : 2022 Plastics — Thermoplastic Polyurethanes for Moulding and Extrusion Part 1 Designation System and Specifications |
December 19, 2025 |
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.
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