BIS Registration for Chemicals is a crucial step towards ensuring quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. If a chemical manufacturer or importer obtains BIS registration it shows their commitment to follow the regulation of standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (Standard Body of Indian Government).
QCO for Chemicals
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Departments of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) has notified a Quality Control Order (QCO) through the Bureau of Indian Standards to make a few chemicals mandatory under BIS Registration.
This QCO was published on 19th October, 2023 by the Bureau of Indian Standards in the official gazette.
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Chemicals covered in this QCO
- Lauric Acid – IS 10931 : 1984
- Acid Oil – IS 12029 : 1986
- Palm Fatty Acids – IS 12067: 1987
- Rice Bran Fatty Acids – IS 12068 :1987
- Coconut Fatty Acids – IS 12069 : 1987
- Hydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids – IS 12361 :1988
Implementation of this QCO
For all 6 chemicals mentioned in this QCO, this order shall come into force on 24th April 2024. This order is mandatory for both domestic manufacturers and foreign manufacturers or importers.
Compulsory Use of Standard Mark (ISI Mark)
After implementation of this QCO, the chemicals mentioned in this QCO must adhere to the standard mark specified for each product. The manufacturers of these chemicals must get BIS certification to manufacture or produce and sell in the market.
If any manufacturer or importer contravenes the provision of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, or may face legal consequences in the future.
Process for BIS Registration for Chemicals
The process for BIS Registration for Chemicals is different for domestic manufacturers and foreign manufacturers or importers.
For full information for:
BIS Registration process for domestic manufacturers
BIS Registration process for foreign manufacturers
Conclusion
BIS publishes QCO from time to time for products to improve the quality, safety, and reliability of products by considering the health and safety of the consumers. In this way, the Bureau of Indian Standards has made BIS registration mandatory for 6 chemicals by this Quality Control Order (QCO).
Now the manufacturers or importers of these chemicals must take responsibility and get BIS certification for their products. It is a crucial step towards ensuring the quality and safety of products.
If you are a manufacturer and seeking BIS registration for your chemicals, you are at the right place. Induce India as the leading BIS consultancy in India assists in the identification of standards for your product to grant of BIS license with its expert team.
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