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India Extends Implementation Dates for Ethylene Dichloride, Polycarbonate, and Vinyl Chloride Monomer Quality Control Orders
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of
Chemicals and Petrochemicals) has issued three Gazette notifications amending
the timelines for the enforcement of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for Ethylene
Dichloride, Polycarbonate, and Vinyl Chloride Monomer under the Bureau of
Indian Standards Act, 2016.
The amendments, notified on 16th September 2025, extended
the implementation dates to 12th September 2026.
- Ethylene Dichloride (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025S.O. 4177(E)
- Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025S.O. 4176(E)
- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2025S.O. 4175(E)
These QCOs mandate that the notified chemicals must conform
to Indian Standards and bear the BIS Standard Mark, ensuring quality,
safety, and compliance for domestic use as well as imports.
The extensions provide additional time for industries and
stakeholders to align with the mandatory certification requirements and
smoothen the transition into full compliance.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from The Gazette of India.
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