India BIS to Include Several Chemical Substances into Mandatory Certification List

India has submitted several TBT notifications to WTO and intends to list several chemical substances into the Mandatory Certification List at the end of 2021. It is estimated that the official act will be promulgated in the second quarter of 2022 and will take effect in six months from the date of promulgation.

The proposed new entries are as follows:

Name	Standard Applied	WTO/TBT Notification Date	Proposed Effective Date
Trimethyl Phosphite (HS Code 29202300); Trimethyl phosphite (HS 292023)	IS 17412:2020	2021.10.27	Six months from the date of promulgation
Acid Oil (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12029:1986	2021.11.15	Six months from the date of promulgation
1,3 Phenylenediamine (HS Code 2921 5120); o-Phenylenediamine, m-phenylenediamine, p-phenylenediamine or diaminotoluenes and their derivatives; salts thereof (HS 292151)	IS 17450:2020	2021.11.15	Six months from the date of promulgation
Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12067:1987	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12361:1988	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation
Lauric Acid (HS Code 29159090); Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excl. formic acid and acetic acid, mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, propionic acid, butanoic and pentanoic acids, palmitic and stearic acids, their salts and esters, and acetic anhydride) (HS 291590)	IS 10931:1984	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation
Rubberseed Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12124:1987	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation
Coconut Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12069:1987	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation
Bran Fatty Acids (HS Code 38231900); Fatty acids, industrial, monocarboxylic; acid oils from refining (excl. stearic acid, oleic acid and tall oil fatty acids) (HS 382319)	IS 12068:1987	2021.11.16	Six months from the date of promulgation

Besides, on 14 Feb. 2022, India has also released a draft proposal on including 3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate into the BIS certification list.

3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate, molecular formula C7H3Cl2NO, is commonly used as pesticide and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is classified as a hazardous substance which is eye/skin irritant and may hurt the respiratory.

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The draft proposal has regulated the standard range, packages, sample as well as the testing methods and requirements of 3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate. Once the draft proposal is approved, enterprises can apply for BIS certification for related products and then stick the certification mark on the package.

About BIS Certification

BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is a quality management organization in India and it plays an important role in granting quality certification and industry standard for products sold and distributed in India. The BIS product certification system aims to guarantee the quality, stability, and reliability of products, including some chemicals.

The BIS certification scheme is basically voluntary in nature. However, for a number of products, compliance to Indian Standards is made compulsory by the Central Government under various considerations viz. public interest, protection of human, animal or plant health, safety of environment, prevention of unfair trade practices and national security. Some chemicals and petrochemicals have been included in the mandatory BIS certification list, and more chemicals and petrochemicals are expected to be listed in the future.

CIRS Suggestions

CIRS warmly reminds that related enterprises should pay close attention to the time when the certifications become mandatory and prepare in advance. Related enterprises should better strengthen the communications with the customs and timely give their feedbacks on existing problems, needs and suggestions to local customs.

If you would like to know more about BIS Certification, please contact us at service@cirs-group.com.

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