Recently, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India delayed the implementation dates for quality control orders pertaining to polyurethanes, p-Xylene and three other substances. It aims to provide manufacturers and other stakeholders with additional time to adapt to the new quality standards. It is intended to ensure that all parties involved can fully comply with the impending standards within the stipulated time frame, thereby enhancing the consistency of product quality and market regulation.
According to the announcement, the new implementation dates for these five chemicals are as follows:
| Goods or Items | Original Implementation Date | New Implementation Date |
| Textiles — Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement | September 6, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| Textiles— Polypropylene (PP)/ High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Laminated Woven Sacks for Mail Sorting, Storage,Transport and Distribution | September 6, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| Polyurethanes | September 19, 2024 | March 19, 2025 |
| p-Xylene | September 19, 2024 | March 19, 2025 |
| Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers | October 3, 2024 | October 3, 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.
