Recently, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in India issued two significant announcements, officially revoking three Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and postponing the implementation dates of two other QCOs.
Revoked QCOs
|
Order |
Notification No. |
|
Acetic Acid (QCO), 2019 |
S.O. 2791(E) |
|
Methanol (QCO), 2019 |
S.O. 2793(E) |
|
Aniline (QCO), 2019 |
S.O. 2792(E) |
These QCOs previously mandated BIS certification for the import, manufacture, and sale of the aforementioned chemicals. Following consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the BIS Act of 2016, these orders have been revoked effective July 23, 2025.
QCOs with Delayed Implementation Dates
|
Order Name |
Notification No. |
|
H Acid (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2025 |
S.O. 3530(E) |
|
Vinyl Sulphone (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2025 |
S.O. 3531(E) |
These two QCOs will now come into effect on May 13, 2026, replacing the previous implementation dates. This extension provides additional buffer time for the concerned industries.
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.
