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India Revokes 21 Quality Control Orders for Chemicals, Polymers, and Metals

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News Brief

Recently, Indian government departments issued consecutive notifications revoking Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for as many as 21 chemicals, polymers, and metal materials. This move covers multiple industries, including chemicals, textiles, plastics, and metals, and is interpreted by the industry as a major adjustment in India's regulatory policy.

Notably, this large-scale revocation of QCOs echoes the recent preparations by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to resume processing certification applications from overseas manufacturers, signaling that India is opening its market to overseas enterprises.

Revocation Details: Two Actions Involving 21 Products

First Revocation: 14 Chemicals and Polymer Materials

Notification Date: November 12, 2025

Issuing Department: Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC)

Involved QCOs:

Basic Chemicals (2 types):

  • Terephthalic Acid (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (S.O. 5437(E), December 24, 2021)

  • Ethylene Glycol (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (S.O. 5435(E), December 24, 2021)

Polyester Fibers and Yarns (5 types):

  • 100 Percent Polyester Spun, Grey and White Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023 (S.O. 3195(E), July 17, 2023)

  • Polyester Industrial Yarn (IDY) (Quality Control) Order, 2022 (S.O. 1652(E), April 5, 2022)

  • Polyester Staple Fibres (PSF) (Quality Control) Order, 2022 (S.O. 1651(E), April 5, 2022)

  • Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023 (S.O. 3193(E), July 17, 2023)

  • Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn (Quality Control) Order, 2023 (S.O. 3194(E), July 17, 2023)

General Polymer Materials (7 types):

  • Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Order, 2022 (S.O. 1647(E), April 5, 2022)

  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (S.O. 3927(E), September 13, 2021)

  • Polypropylene (PP) Materials for Moulding and Extrusion (Quality Control) Order, 2024 (S.O. 921(E), February 26, 2024)

  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers (Quality Control) Order, 2024 (S.O. 920(E), February 26, 2024)

  • Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers (Quality Control) Order, 2022 (S.O. 1643(E), April 5, 2022)

  • Polyurethanes (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (S.O. 3931(E), September 13, 2021)

  • Polycarbonate (Quality Control) Order, 2021 (S.O. 3930(E), September 13, 2021)

Second Revocation: 7 Metal Materials

Notification Date: November 13, 2025

Issuing Department: Ministry of Mines

Involved QCOs:

    • Refined Zinc (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1768(E), April 17, 2025)

    • Primary Lead (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1767(E), April 17, 2025)

    • Refined Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1766(E), April 17, 2025)

    • Tin Ingot (Quality Control) Order, 2025 (S.O. 1769(E), April 17, 2025)

    • Nickel (Quality Control) Order, 2023

    • Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Quality Control) Order, 2023 (S.O. 3846(E), August 31, 2023)

    • Copper (Quality Control) Order, 2023

BIS Prepares to Resume Processing Foreign Manufacturer Applications

After a suspension of nearly five years, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is preparing to resume processing relevant certification applications from foreign manufacturing facilities. Certification types cover Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS) / ISI Mark Certification and Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS).

Although the BIS official website has not yet released a formal notice, multiple sources indicate that policy relaxation has entered the implementation phase. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has begun collecting specific data on affected enterprises, showing that regulatory authorities are actively promoting the implementation of this policy.

This means manufacturers of foreign consumer electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, and other controlled products, provided they meet BIS factory inspection and product standards, are expected to regain a direct pathway to apply for Indian certification without relying on complex third-party or local cooperation models. This is expected to reduce compliance costs and time, and improve market access efficiency.

REACH24H's Reminder

This revocation action aims to simplify regulatory compliance and streamline industrial operations. Combined with BIS preparing to resume factory audits for overseas manufacturers, India is sending a positive signal of market opening to overseas enterprises. For domestic and foreign traders and manufacturers involved in these chemicals, polymers, and metal materials, this is undoubtedly major good news.

Corporate Response Advice

  1. Check Revocation List: Immediately confirm whether your export products are on the list of 21 revoked items. If they are on the list, they can be exported directly without certification.

  2. Other Certified Products: Closely monitor BIS official website announcements, prepare certification application materials in advance, and ensure products comply with Indian Standards (IS).

  3. Factory Audit Preparation: For products requiring BIS certification, prepare in advance to welcome the possible resumption of BIS on-site inspections.

The Chemcheck Database provides essential certification resources, including:

  • Standard identification numbers

  • Mandatory Implementation Date

  • Original Indian Standard documentation

  • Translated Indian Standards

REACH24H Consulting Group recommends that enterprises:

  • Monitor QCO implementation updates regularly

  • Initiate certification processes 12-18 months before deadlines

  • Verify product-specific standard requirements

For more information and inquiries, please feel free to contact us at customer@reach24h.com.


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