Deadlines for four BIS chemicals are postponed to early 2023

On July 27, 2022, the Central Government of India announced the deadline for four chemical substances regulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act (2016) will be posted. The chemicals...

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India to ban heavy metals in Dipentene

A proposed amended standard that would prohibit the use of heavy metals in dipentene, which is used to make paints, enamel, lacquers, and polishes, is being discussed by India until July...

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India bans single-use plastics

Single-use plastics are plastic goods that are used once and then discarded. One of the largest percentages of plastic produced and used is single-use plastic, which includes food packaging, polythene bags,...

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India consults on carbon tetrachloride standard

India holds a public consultation on a draft standard for carbon tetrachloride, which is widely used as a solvent and diluent. The deadline is June 28. The chemical is also used...

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Page Industries in India implements a prohibited substances list across the supply chain

Page Industries, an Indian textiles firm, has established a restricted substances list (RSL) as part of its chemical management strategy, which will be enforced by enterprises throughout its supply chain. According...

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India releases a proposal of new E-waste management regulations

On May 20, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released a new regulation draft that will replace the current E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. In addition to information...

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BIS Draft Standard for Tooth Whitening and Bleaching Products

A draft standard was issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on May 6, 2022, for tooth whitening and bleaching products. The authorities invite comments till July 5, 2022.  The...

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India develops chemical safety guidance for isolated storage and industry

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have developed an integrated guidance framework for chemical safety in isolated storage and industries subject...

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India publishes QCO for 1 3 phenylenediamine

On the 27th of April 2022, India published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for a national standard encompassing the intermediate 1, 3 phenylenediamine. Manufacturers and importers of the substance must guarantee...

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India consults on revised standards for paint and varnish ingredients

India has launched a consultation to update standards for titanium (rutile grade) and barium sulphate pigments, both of which are used in paints and varnishes. The draft amended standards, which were...

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