India notifies WTO of Quality Control Orders for 8 substances
On 13 September 2023, the Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for eight substances. The final day for comments is...
Read MoreIndia: Voluntary Code of Conduct for six chemicals not controlled under Regulation of Controlled Substances
India is a party to the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffick in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). The convention regulates 33 chemicals, but so far India has only regulated...
Read MoreNew Indian draft standard for plastic feeding and drinking containers for children
On 17 August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a Draft Indian Standard with the title Plastic Feeding and Drinking Containers Accessories and Cutleries for Infant and Child Use...
Read MoreIndia passes exemption list of Electronic and Electrical Equipments under RoHS rules.
On 25 July 2023, a notification was disclosed by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change amending the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The updated notification is cited as E-Waste (Management)...
Read MoreIndia Introduces a Trading System for Carbon Credits
On 28 June 2023 the Indian Ministry of Power published a notice in the Gazette of India notifying the release of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023. The Scheme came in...
Read MoreA draft revised standard for Glauber salt is open for consultation in India
On 6 July 2023 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft revised standard for Glauber salt (sodium sulphate, decahydrate). The last date for comments is 7 September 2023. In...
Read MoreIndia further extends the Quality Control Order Enforcement Date for 10 substances
The Central Government of India has extended the enforcement date for 10 substances under the Quality Control Order (QCO). The amended enforcement dates were published by the Ministry of Chemicals and...
Read MoreStandard for surface cleaners containing QUACs to be revised by India
At the end of June 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a draft amended standard for surface cleansers that contain quaternary ammonium compounds (QUACs). BIS is accepting comments on...
Read MoreIndia introduces mandatory requirements for chemical import declaration from October 1
On June 7, 2023, the Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 15/2023 which makes it mandatory to provide additional parameters for imported goods such as...
Read MoreBIS to restrict the use of heavy metals in Soap Noodles
On June 21, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a revised draft standard for soap noodles. BIS will take comments on the draft till August 31, 2023. The draft...
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