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India Withdraws Quality Control Orders for Six Fatty Acids and Derivatives
On 22 October 2025, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, officially rescinded six Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for various fatty acids and their derivatives, which were issued in 2022. The withdrawal, effective immediately, was notified through Gazette notifications numbered S.O. 4780(E) to S.O. 4785(E) under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016.
According to the notifications, the decision was made “in the public interest” following consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Withdrawn Quality Control Orders:
1. Lauric Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1961(E)
2. Acid Oil (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1962(E)
3. Palm Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1963(E)
4. Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1964(E)
5. Coconut Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1965(E)
- 6. Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022 – S.O. 1967(E)
The QCOs, initially issued in April 2022, mandated compliance with specified BIS standards for the manufacture, import, and sale of these substances within India.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from The Gazette of India.
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