On October 22, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) of India officially announced the revocation of six Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued in 2022 concerning various fatty acids and their derivatives. This revocation, made after consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), took effect immediately upon issuance.
The revoked Quality Control Orders include:
- Lauric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1961(E)
- Acid Oil (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1962(E)
- Palm Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1963(E)
- Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1964(E)
- Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1965(E)
- Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 - S.O. 1967(E)
These six QCOs, initially issued in April 2022, mandated BIS certification for the manufacture, import, and sale of these chemicals within India. With the revocation of these QCOs, manufacturers of the relevant chemicals will no longer need to apply for a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or use the Standard Mark on their products.
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