On November 12, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India, issued multiple notifications officially revoking fourteen Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Orders (QCOs) previously enforced for specific chemicals, petrochemicals, and polymers. This revocation, enacted under Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, is effective immediately from the date of publication. Compliance actions completed or initiated prior to the revocation remain unaffected.
Key Notifications Rescinded
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No. |
Substance / Product |
Original Notification No. & Date |
Remarks(Rescinded from 12 Nov, 2025) |
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1 |
Terephthalic Acid (TPA) |
S.O. 5437(E), 24 Dec 2021 |
Rescinded |
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2 |
Ethylene Glycol (EG) |
S.O. 5435(E), 24 Dec 2021 |
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3 |
100% Polyester Spun, Grey & White Yarn |
S.O. 3195(E), 17 Jul 2023 |
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4 |
Polyester Industrial Yarn (IDY) |
S.O. 1652(E), 5 Apr 2022 |
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5 |
Polyester Staple Fibres (PSF) |
S.O. 1651(E), 5 Apr 2022 |
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6 |
Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) |
S.O. 3193(E), 17 Jul 2023 |
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7 |
Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn (POY) |
S.O. 3194(E), 17 Jul 2023 |
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8 |
Polyethylene Material for Moulding & Extrusion |
S.O. 1647(E), 5 Apr 2022 |
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9 |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
S.O. 3927(E), 13 Sep 2021 |
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10 |
Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding & Extrusion |
S.O. 921(E), 26 Feb 2024 |
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11 |
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers |
S.O. 920(E), 26 Feb 2024 |
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12 |
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers |
S.O. 1643(E), 5 Apr 2022 |
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13 |
Polyurethanes (PU) |
S.O. 3931(E), 13 Sep 2021 |
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14 |
Polycarbonate (PC) |
S.O. 3930(E), 13 Sep 2021 |
Implications for Industry
- These substances are no longer subject to mandatory BIS certification requirements under the rescinded QCOs.
- Manufacturers, importers, and traders dealing in these chemicals and polymers may now operate without the compliance requirements imposed by the rescinded QCOs.
- Any compliance actions already taken under earlier orders remain valid for past conduct.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals stated that this revocation decision was made after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards and is based on considerations of public interest.
Furthermore, for other chemicals still covered by active QCOs, manufacturers must obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and use the standard mark on their products once the orders are officially implemented. It is important to note that these QCOs do not apply to chemicals manufactured exclusively for export. All relevant manufacturers must comply with these active regulations, and any violations will be subject to legal penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.
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