India Sets Implementation Date for Quality Control Orders on Key Chemical and Polymer Products
24. April 2025On March 11, 2025, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India issued three separate Quality Control Amendment Orders for Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer, and Polycarbonate. These amendments are part of ongoing regulatory measures under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016, and each order updates the enforcement timeline of its respective 2021 Quality Control Order. According to the notifications, the amended orders will officially come into effect on September 12, 2025, aligning the compliance deadlines for these critical industrial materials. Ethylene Dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer, and Polycarbonate usually require BIS ISI certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.
The move is aimed at ensuring product quality and consistency in sectors that rely heavily on these substances, including plastics manufacturing and petrochemical industries. The amendments reflect the Indian government’s continued commitment to strengthening product standards and protecting public interest through more rigorous oversight of material specifications and compliance timelines.
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