Government Revokes BIS Orders on Chemical Products

The Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has withdrawn multiple Quality Control Orders under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016. The decision, effective immediately, applies to several key chemical and polymer materials such as Terephthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol, Polyester Yarns, Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers, Polyethylene, Polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyurethanes, and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers.

The withdrawal has been made in the public interest to offer greater operational flexibility to industries involved in the production of synthetic fibers, resins, and plastic materials. Consequently, all previous Quality Control Orders issued between 2021 and 2024 by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers stand cancelled, except for actions already completed under those notifications.

This step is aimed at minimizing regulatory pressure and improving ease of doing business, while ensuring that future revisions or updated BIS standards continue to support product quality and industrial safety.