India Amends ABS Quality Control Order to Exempt Toco Transducer Materials

The Central Government of India has issued the Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Styrene (ABS) (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, which amends the Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Styrene (ABS) (Quality Control) Order, 2021. This amendment came effect upon publication in the Official Gazette on 20 November 2024. It introduces a significant change in the regulation of ABS materials.

Exemption for Toco Transducer Materials

The most significant change in the new order is the addition of a provision that exempts ABS Moulding and Extrusion Materials specifically used in the production of toco transducers from the requirements of the initial Quality Control Order. This means that ABS materials intended for use in the manufacture of toco transducers, a device typically used for monitoring fetal well-being, will no longer be subject to the same regulatory controls.

Streamlined Regulations for Specialized Applications

This amendment follows consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and is seen as a step towards streamlining regulations in sectors where certain ABS materials are required for specialized applications.

Implications for Industry

This move is expected to have implications for manufacturers of toco transducers, as they will no longer have to comply with the broader scope of the Quality Control Order, potentially reducing compliance burdens for companies in this specific segment.