India extends enforcement dates of Quality Control Orders for Ethylene Dichloride and Vinyl Chloride Monomer

India’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC) has announced an extension of the enforcement dates for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer. The revised notifications were officially published in the Gazette of India on September 13, 2024.

New Enforcement Date

Initially scheduled to take effect on September 12, 2024, the QCOs will now be enforced from March 12, 2025. This decision is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance quality standards in the chemical industry and ensure safer and more efficient practices in the production of these critical substances.

The QCOs are designed to establish stringent quality benchmarks for ethylene dichloride (CAS no 107-06-2) and vinyl chloride monomer (CAS no 75-01-4), both of which are essential in various industrial applications, including the manufacture of plastics and solvents. The extension aims to provide manufacturers additional time to comply with the new regulations and ensure that the industry adapts smoothly to the updated standards.

BIS Certification Marking  

The product(s) that conform to the requirements of this standard may be certified under the conformity assessment scheme established under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the rules and regulations made thereunder and the products may be marked with the Standard Mark. 

The Quality Control Order mandates that until the implementation of the new QCOs, the substances concerned must carry the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification mark to ensure compliance with the specified standards.