Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Issues Amendments to Quality Control Orders for Cement Packaging Sacks
On September 13, 2024, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued two important notifications amending the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) related to cement packaging. These amendments are aimed at ensuring safety and quality standards of packaging materials in the industry.
1. Amendment to the HDPE/PP Woven Sacks Order
The Textiles – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024 (S.O. 3938(E)) has been enacted under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- Short Title and Commencement:
- This Order may be cited as the Textiles – HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024.
- It will come into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
- Key Change:
The commencement date in the original Order has been revised to commence on December 6, 2024.
Note: The Principal Order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), as S.O. 5178(E) on December 6, 2023, and subsequently amended by S.O. 2181(E) on June 4, 2024.
2. Amendment to the PP Woven, Laminated Sacks Order
The Textiles – Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024 (S.O. 3939(E)) has also been introduced.
- Short Title and Commencement:
- This Order may be cited as the Textiles – Polypropylene (PP) Woven, Laminated, Block Bottom Valve Sacks for Packaging of 50 kg Cement (Quality Control) Second Amendment Order, 2024.
- It will take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.
- Key Change:
Similar to the HDPE/PP sacks, the commencement date in the original order has been revised to take effect on December 6, 2024.
Note: The principal order was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), as S.O. 5179(E) on December 6, 2023, and subsequently amended by S.O. 2182(E) on June 4, 2024.
These amendments reflect the government’s commitment to maintaining high standards in cement packaging and ensuring the protection of public interest. Stakeholders are encouraged to consult the official publications for further details.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Gazette of India.
