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India's FSSAI proposed draft 2026 rules allowing chemically recycled PE/PP in food contact materials, with comments open for 60 days.

India amended the LAB QCO 2022 (S.O. 5343(E)) to suspend mandatory BIS certification from 1 Apr–31 Dec 2026, resuming 1 Jan 2027.

India‘s DCPC again deferred three woven sacks QCOs: two effective 6 Jan 2027, cement PP sacks 6 Nov 2026; BIS/ISI certification required.

FSSAI restricts pan masala packaging materials to plastic-free natural options or tin/glass, effective Aug 10, 2026.

BIS proposes revising IS 13183 for heat-resistant aluminium paint, setting VOC at ≤650 g/L and lead limits, with comments due Oct 24, 2026.

On August 5, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued the wide circulation draft of the first revision of the national standard IS 16361.

On 28 July 2026, BIS released the first revision draft of IS 15738:2007 Stable Bleaching Powder — Code of Safety for public comment, with feedback due by 11 September 2026.

On July 15, 2026, BIS released the second revision draft of the national standard IS 8401: 1994.

On July 13, 2026, India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare published the Draft Banning of Paraquat Dichloride Order, 2026.

On June 29, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued Amendment No. 1 to IS 5610:2025 Refrigerants Specification (Third Revision) for public consultation.