Announced by: Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)
Regulatory Framework: BIS Act, 2016
Reason for Delay:
• To support industry—especially SMEs
• Allow transition time for BIS certification
• Avoid raw material supply disruptions
Affected Chemicals & New Deadlines
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Compliance Obligations (Post-Deadline)
• BIS Certification is required before sale/import in India.
• ISI Marking must appear on product packaging.
• Indian Standard Compliance must be ensured.
• Exported products are exempt from these requirements.
Key Benefits of the Delay
• Prevents sudden market disruption
• Offers SMEs time to build technical capacity
• Allows better preparation for testing, inspections, and documentation
• Supports domestic quality improvement
Next Steps for Industry Stakeholders
• Start BIS application process ahead of deadlines
• Coordinate with BIS labs for testing and certification
• Update quality control processes to align with IS specifications
• Track regulatory updates via DCPC or BIS Portal
Reference: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers – QCO Notifications
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