India seeks feedback on revised porcelain standard including lead and cadmium migration limits
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking feedback on a draft revision of the standard that restricts the amount of lead and cadmium in porcelain crockery that comes into contact...
Read MoreIndia notifies Quality Control Order for Asbestos and Fibre Cement-Based Products to WTO
On 21 September 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified the draft of a new regulation called the Asbestos or Fiber Cement-Based Products (Quality Control) Regulations...
Read MoreIndia holds public consultation on heavy metal restrictions for cleansing products.
In order to control the presence of heavy metals in specific cosmetics, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened the comments area for three Draft Indian Standards for face wash,...
Read MoreIndia unveils its Chemical Inventory Platform
In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in the chemical and petrochemical sector, the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Government of India, is in the process of launching...
Read MoreIndia extends enforcement dates for Quality Control Orders for three chemicals
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has extended the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for three chemicals. On 26 September 2023, a notification was published in the Gazette of India in consultation...
Read MoreIndia: Mandatory requirements for chemical import declarations from 15 October
On 30 September 2023, India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued a new Circular (No. 23/2023) regarding mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products....
Read MoreIndia notifies Quality Control Order for NOx Reduction Agent to WTO
On 13 September 2023 the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of a new Quality Control Order (QCO), Diesel Engines — NOx Reduction...
Read MoreIndia notifies WTO of Quality Control Orders for 8 substances
On 13 September 2023, the Indian Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for eight substances. The final day for comments is...
Read MoreIndia: Voluntary Code of Conduct for six chemicals not controlled under Regulation of Controlled Substances
India is a party to the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffick in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS). The convention regulates 33 chemicals, but so far India has only regulated...
Read MoreNew Indian draft standard for plastic feeding and drinking containers for children
On 17 August 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published a Draft Indian Standard with the title Plastic Feeding and Drinking Containers Accessories and Cutleries for Infant and Child Use...
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- India Chemical Management And Safety Rules Draft
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- Drugs Medical Devices And Cosmetics Bill 2022
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- Food Safety And Standards Contaminants Toxins And Residues Regulation 2011
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