India publishes QCOs for six chemicals
On 31 March 2023, Indian government published a Gazette Notification regarding the BIS requirements and the related implementation dates of six chemicals. According to the published Quality Control Orders (QCO), below chemicals will require BIS certificates from July and October 2023.
| No. | Quality Control Order of Chemical | Date of entry into force of QCO |
| 1. | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymers | 3 October 2023 |
| 2. | Polyethylene Material for Moulding and Extrusion | 3 October 2023 |
| 3. | Polyester Continuous Filament Fully Drawn Yarn | 3 July 2023 |
| 4. | Polyester Partially Oriented Yarn | 3 July 2023 |
| 5. | Polyester Industrial Yarn | 3 July 2023 |
| 6. | 100 Percent Polyester Spun Grey and White Yarn | 3 July 2023 |
For further information on BIS compliance, visit GPC gateway or contact GPC at [email protected]
