Examination of 49 Chemicals for Consideration of Mandatory BIS Certification Through Issuance of Quality Control Orders
On February 14, 2025, the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) received a formal communication from the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) regarding the examination of 49 chemicals for consideration of mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification through issuance of a Quality Control Order (QCO). The notification was sent by Manu Yadav, Section Officer (Chemical -II), DCPC, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
The list of chemicals under examination includes a range of essential industrial and consumer chemicals such as disinfectant fluids, stable bleaching powders, acetaldehyde, sodium bicarbonate, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, and adhesives for ceramic and stone tiles. The BIS certification aims to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance for these chemicals in domestic and international markets.
List of 49 Chemicals Under Consideration for QCOs
A complete list of the 49 chemicals, along with their corresponding Indian Standard (IS) numbers, has been shared with the ICC and its members. Some of the key chemicals include:
- IS 1061:2017 – Disinfectant fluids, phenolic type
- IS 1065 (Part 1):2020 – Stable bleaching powder for household and industrial use
- IS 266:1993 – Sulphuric acid
- IS 333:1980 – Potassium permanganate
- IS 646:2020 – Liquid chlorine
- IS 9850:2001 – Methylisobutyl ketone
- IS 4989:2018 – Foam concentrate for fire-fighting applications
- IS 15477:2019 – Adhesives for ceramic, mosaic, and stone tiles
Call for Industry Participation and Data Submission
The ICC has requested all affected members, industry associations, and manufacturers to provide crucial domestic and trade data for the identified chemicals. The data requested includes:
- Domestic Capacity Data for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25.
- Domestic Production Data for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 (till date).
- Domestic Demand Data for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 (till date).
- Annual Import/Export Data (Quantity-wise and Country-wise) for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 (till date).
- Details of Domestic Manufacturers and their Production Capacity
Deadline for Submission
All industry stakeholders are requested to submit the required data to the ICC at [email protected] by February 21, 2025, to facilitate further processing by the government.
Significance of the BIS Certification Initiative
The move to issue QCOs for these chemicals is part of the government’s broader strategy to standardize and regulate the chemical industry in India. Certification will ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of chemical products in line with national and international standards. This step is expected to increase consumer confidence, improve export potential, and promote sustainable industrial practices.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Indian Chemical Council ICC.
