India Eliminates Mandatory BIS Certification for Six Key Chemicals

On November 20, 2025, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India issued multiple notifications announcing the withdrawal of six previously issued Quality Control Orders. This decision was made by the DCPC based on public interest considerations and in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards, in accordance with Section 16 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The withdrawal took effect immediately upon announcement. Compliance actions already completed or initiated prior to the withdrawal remain unaffected.

Key Notifications Rescinded

Implications for Industry

• These substances are no longer subject to mandatory BIS certification requirements under the rescinded QCOs.
• Manufacturers, importers, and traders dealing in these chemicals and polymers may now operate without the compliance requirements imposed by the rescinded QCOs.
• Any compliance actions already taken under earlier orders remain valid for past conduct.

For other chemicals still covered by active QCOs, manufacturers must obtain a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and use the standard mark on their products once the orders are officially implemented. It is important to note that these QCOs do not apply to chemicals manufactured exclusively for export. All relevant manufacturers must comply with these active regulations, and any violations will be subject to legal penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.

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