The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), under the ministry of chemicals and fertilizers, issued multiple notifications announcing the withdrawal of six previously issued Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The decision, made in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016, took effect immediately.
Why the Withdrawals Took Place
DCPC rescinded these QCOs in the public interest after reviewing industry feedback and regulatory requirements. Although the orders are now withdrawn, any compliance actions completed or initiated before the withdrawal remain valid and unaffected.
What This Means for Industry
With these QCOs revoked, the specified chemicals and polymers are no longer subject to mandatory BIS certification. As a result, manufacturers, importers, and traders can now operate without the compliance obligations imposed earlier.
Continued Validity of Past Compliance
Any certification steps already taken under the previous orders will continue to hold good and do not require reversal. Requirements for Chemicals Still Under Active QCOs.
While six QCOs have been withdrawn, several others remain fully active. For these chemicals:
*Manufacturers must obtain a BIS license once the QCOs are implemented.
*Products must carry the BIS Standard Mark before being sold in the Indian market.
*Chemicals produced exclusively for export continue to remain exempt from QCO requirements.
Legal Obligations and Penalties
As reported by cirs-group.com, all manufacturers dealing with chemicals under active QCOs must follow the BIS regulations without exception. Violations of these requirements can attract legal penalties under the BIS Act, 2016.
